Chronicling Life in Gay Washington

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Listen Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 at 12:06 p.m. in DC, History, Maryland, Media, Politics, Society, Virginia

Today, mainstream headlines often address gay issues -- from marriage to hate crimes to military service. But that wasn't always the case. As the Washington Blade celebrates 40 years of chronicling gay life in the Capital Region, we look back at the paper's early days, review various accomplishments, and eye the horizon for challenges yet to come.

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Guests

Kevin Naff

Editor, Washington Blade

Lou Chibbaro Jr.

Journalist with the Washington Blade

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