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Metro Weekly is a free weekly magazine for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community in Washington, D.C., United States. It was first published on May 5, 1994. Metro Weekly includes national and local news, interviews with LGBT leaders and politicians, community event calendars, nightlife guides, and reviews of the District's arts and entertainment scene. The website's Scene section has archived over 100,000 original photos from Washington's LGBT community events. Published every Thursday with copies available for pick-up at 500 locations throughout the metropolitan area, Metro Weekly is read by more than 45,000 people in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Source
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| Scope | Local, LGBTQ+ |
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
| Media Market | Washington-Hagerstown |
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| Frequency | Weekly |
| Days Published | Thu |
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Search ArticlesThe Odyssey Review: Myth Made Flesh
The Odyssey: Matt Damon For all the pre-release chatter about who Christopher Nolan cast as Helen of Troy in The Odyssey, the casting that matters most in the filmmaker’s sweeping adaptation of Homer’s epic poem is not the beauty whom legend claims was hatched from an egg. Odysseus is the part that makes or breaks this movie, and for that, Nolan tapped Matt Damon.
Proud Review: A Wild, Moving Tale of Gay Fatherhood
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Russian TV Censors Rainbow from SpongeBob Episode
Russian television viewers have noticed that a well-known episode of SpongeBob SquarePants was altered to remove a rainbow, apparently as part of the country’s sweeping censorship of media and symbols deemed pro-LGBTQ. According to independent news outlet ASTRA, the Russian television channel 2×2 replaced the rainbow with a solid yellow arc in a scene where SpongeBob waves his arms while talking about the fun of using one’s imagination.
New Map Helps Trans Idahoans Find Safe Bathrooms
A transgender advocacy group has created a crowdsourced map of trans-friendly bathrooms in Idaho to help residents find facilities they can use safely. State lawmakers recently passed a law prohibiting people from entering bathrooms that don’t align with their assigned sex at birth. The law, which took effect earlier this month, applies to government-owned buildings and private businesses open to the public, including gas stations, restaurants, entertainment venues, and hospitals.
Florida LGBTQ Caucus Snubs Wasserman Schultz, Frankel
Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Lois Frankel – Official Portraits The Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus recently snubbed U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Lois Frankel, two Democratic incumbents who have long been strong allies of the LGBTQ community. The decision also contrasts with the Human Rights Campaign’s 2026 Congressional Scorecard, on which Wasserman Schultz and Frankel earned scores of 100 and 95, respectively, based on votes scored by HRC during the 118th Congress.
New Hampshire Law May Force Teachers to “Out” Trans Students
Gov. Kelly Ayotte – Official Portrait New Hampshire Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte has signed a bill requiring teachers and other school employees to answer parents’ questions about their children’s health, well-being, behavior, and identity “completely and honestly.” Under the new law, educators must respond to a parent’s written questions about their child within 10 business days without omitting any pertinent information.
Gay GOP Candidate Settles “Pedophile” Defamation Suit
Reid Rasner – Photo: Reid Rasner for Wyoming YouTube Screenshot Reid Rasner, a gay Republican running for Wyoming’s lone U.S. House seat, has settled a federal defamation lawsuit against an Iowa man who falsely called him a “pedophile” on social media and is continuing separate defamation lawsuits against four Wyoming Republicans in state court.
Anti-Trans Rep. Nancy Mace Eyes Lindsey Graham’s Senate Seat
Nancy Mace – Photo: Gage Skidmore U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.), one of the transgender community’s fiercest opponents, is reportedly considering a bid for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham on Saturday, July 11. Graham, 71, spent 31 years in Congress, serving four terms in the U.S. House before winning four terms in the Senate.
Smithsonian Exhibit Celebrates LGBTQ African Art
“Here_ Pride and Belonging in African Art,” National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution – Photo: Brad Simpson Tucked beneath the National Mall, inside the subterranean galleries of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art, an enchanting world of queer discovery awaits — at least until August 23.