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Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD

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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

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Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · Jun 6

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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Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · Mar 19

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.

Federal court blocks transgender military ban in GLAD Law and NCLR case Talbott v. Trump - GLAD Law

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Queer Fortress @fortress-frederick.bsky.social · Feb 17

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

NYCLU @nyclu.org · Feb 16

Sam Nordquist should still be alive today.

This horrific, heartbreaking killing comes at a time of heightened nationwide attacks against trans people led by a federal administration hellbent on erasing trans existence.

Black trans lives matter. Trans people will not be erased.
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Slain transgender man Sam Nordquist was tortured for weeks, police say; 5 people arrested

Sam Nordquist, a 24-year-old transgender man, was subjected to weeks of torture before his death, police say. Five people have been arrested.

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Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · Feb 14

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Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · Feb 12

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.

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Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · Feb 11

Due to the incoming snow, there will be no POTP meetup held this evening. Stay safe and warm. See you next week.

Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · Feb 4

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.

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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · Jan 29

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.

docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

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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.

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Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · Jan 23

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Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · Jan 21

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.

Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · Jan 21

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

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Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · Jan 17

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Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · Jan 15

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

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Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · Jan 15

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

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Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · Jan 15

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

Arsonist Sets Fire to Freddie's Beach Bar in Arlington

Freddie's Beach Bar was one of three Arlington businesses to be targeted by an arsonist, who set fire to the gay bar's main entrance.

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Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · Jan 12

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.

Bewitching Booklesque: A Launch Party Cabaret for "Queer Rites"

This book launch party is anything but chardonnay and polite boredom-- it's a rowdy celebration full of burlesque, drag, and sideshow!

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Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · Jan 10

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Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · Jan 8

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.

Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · Jan 8

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.

Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · Jan 8

De-escalation Techniques: How to defuse tense situations and prevent violence through communication and calm action.

Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · Jan 8

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.

Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · Jan 8

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:

Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · Jan 8

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.

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Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · Jan 4

When: 6:00 PM, January 8th, 2025
Where: Frederick County Public Schools Central Office, 191 South East Street, Frederick, MD

Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · Jan 4

Let's stand together for inclusion, safety, and acceptance—wear your pride or trans-supportive attire to show your commitment to equality.

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