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#FrederickMD The largest weekly #LGBTQIA Social Mixer for Happy Hour drinks, appetizers, or dinner. Every Tuesday 5:30-9PM at Showroom restaurant. Special events on weekends each month. #downtownfrederick #lgbtqfrederick #maryland #visitfrederick
Happy Thanksgiving, family!
Today we’re grateful for YOU. For your courage, your joy, your resilience, and the community we continue to build together. We hope your day is filled with love, comfort, and delicious food. Remember: you are valid, you are loved, & you always have a place with us
Sunday, June 15, 12-3PM: Hop aboard our iconic double-decker bus, sashay to local breweries including RAK, Monocacy, and Sandbox; and enjoy drag shows between pours. Seats are limited—grab your ticket now and let the queens steer your sip-by-sip adventure!
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A federal judge has halted efforts by former President Trump to exclude transgender individuals from military service. U.S. District Judge Ana C. Reyes ruled against a Department of Defense policy aimed at removing these service members.
Sam Nordquist’s murder isn’t an isolated event—it’s part of a growing wave of violence against LGBTQ+ people. We must fight back against the rhetoric & policies fueling this hate. Silence is complicity. #SayTheirName
Hey, Fam. We want you to get out and show support tonight. It’s a snow day, so let’s use this free time to be a force of change. Let’s show our local queer youth support.
Due to the incoming snow, there will be no POTP meetup held this evening. Stay safe and warm. See you next week.
Musk's Goons are currently at the Dept of Ed tonight. Trying to get into the computer systems. No need for a bill to dismantle the DOE. He will shut it down just like USAID was today.
A screenshot of a multi‐column table listing several U.S. presidential Executive Orders relating to LGBTQ+ rights and antidiscrimination policies. Each row has columns for “Origin” (POTUS), “Number/Identifier” (e.g., EO 13988), “Title” (such as Preventing and Combating Discrimination…), “Action Type” (e.g., Broad Nondiscrimination, Military Nondiscrimination), “Summary” (key points of each order), and “Date Signed.” The listed orders span from early 2021 through early 2025, covering topics like preventing discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation, banning conversion therapy, rescinding prior harmful EOs, and restricting or expanding DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives.
A spreadsheet at the top shows columns tracking anti‐LGBTQ bills by status and year: total bills (334), 2025 bills (327), 2024 rollovers (7), how many passed committees (3), passed one chamber (5), passed both chambers (0), enacted (1), vetoed (0), failed (3), and carried forward (0). Below that, another header row lists different types of anti‐LGBTQ legislation (e.g., gender‐affirming care bans, pronoun bans, “Don’t Say Gay,” drag bans, bathroom bans) with the total count of each category (e.g., 55 for gender‐affirming care bans, 20 for pronoun bans, 14 for “Don’t Say Gay,” etc.). A color‐coded U.S. map spans the lower half, with states shaded from light orange to deep red according to how many anti‐LGBTQ bills they contain. Texas appears in the darkest red (46 bills), with lighter shades indicating fewer bills in other states. A note at the bottom right explains that the map shows total tracked bills per state, which does not necessarily reflect each bill’s likelihood of passage.
We've created a tracker that covers all executive orders affecting LGBTQ folks along with federal and state legislation.
We're at 334 anti-LGBTQ bills.
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Hi. Do you have a contact for anyone on the East Coast in this group? We have been holding a series of self-defense informational sessions and would like to include Operation Blazing Swords. However, we have not had any luck when contacting through the website.
Join us this evening for our next installment in our Self-Defense Awareness Month series. Come Meet, Greet, Chat and Learn with local businesses, Precision Point Shooting & Training and Cyrus Sethna of Maryland Defensive Concepts. Tonight 5:30-9PM. Presentations at 7pm. #defendyourself
The arson attack on Freddie’s Beach Bar is heartbreaking and infuriating. How can we as a community better defend and support LGBTQ+ spaces in the face of rising hate? Share your thoughts. #ProtectLGBTQSpaces
Freddie’s Beach Bar has long been a symbol of inclusivity in Arlington. An act of arson won’t destroy that legacy. Together, we rebuild and resist. #QueerResilience
An arsonist targeted Freddie’s Beach Bar, a cherished LGBTQ+ space in Arlington, threatening a vital community haven. This attack is a stark reminder of the hate our spaces face. We stand with Freddie’s as they rebuild. Hate won’t win. #ProtectLGBTQSpaces
Today Jan 12, 2025 Enfys J. Book (they/them), Pagan author of the forthcoming Queer Rites: joins forces with DMV-based burlesque producer and performer Diva Darling (Smut Slam Baltimore & DC, The SpeakTeasy, Tiresias' Tits ) to throw a launch party cabaret that's witchy, queer, magical, and sexy af.
@donaldptrts.bsky.social Welcome to Bluesky.
Their goal is to increase trust in law enforcement, build relationships, reduce fear and ensure residents in minority communities feel comfortable calling 911 to report crime.
Services: Learn and ask questions about the Multi-Cultural Unit of the Frederick County Police Force. This team works to bridge the gap between police and residents in their assigned community.
De-escalation Techniques: How to defuse tense situations and prevent violence through communication and calm action.
Firearms Familiarization: Learn and ask questions about the safe handling, maintenance, and basic understanding of firearms. We will discuss options for learning in an inclusive space in Frederick County.
We’re excited to welcome Precision Point Shooting and Training Center, Montgomery County Police Officer specializing in firearms training, and representatives from the Multi-Cultural Liaison Unit of the Frederick County Police Force to guide us through:
Self-Defense Awareness Month: Firearms Familiarization & De-Escalation Techniques
Join us on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, from 5:30-9:00 PM on the patio as we kick off Self-Defense Awareness Month with an informative and empowering event!
Guest presentation will start 7pm.
When: 6:00 PM, January 8th, 2025
Where: Frederick County Public Schools Central Office, 191 South East Street, Frederick, MD
Let's stand together for inclusion, safety, and acceptance—wear your pride or trans-supportive attire to show your commitment to equality.
Join us on January 8th, 2025, as we support @pflagfrederick.bsky.social and local #LGBTQ+ youth at the Frederick County Public School Board meeting. We support Policy 443 and the protection of transgender and gender non-conforming students.
A new year is here, full of possibilities, growth, and endless opportunities to shine even brighter. May 2025 be filled with love, peace, and empowerment as we continue to embrace our true selves and support one another.
Let us continue to support and uplift one another, embracing our shared humanity and the rich tapestry of identities and beliefs that make us whole.
May this holiday season be filled with warmth, kindness, and the comfort of chosen family. For those of you facing challenges or feeling alone, know that you are seen, valued, and loved—today and every day.
