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    <title>Center Programs: GLOV</title>
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    <title>GLOV Meeting: June 28th</title>
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    <published>2012-05-24T19:20:20Z</published>
    <updated>2012-05-24T19:33:43Z</updated>

    <summary>
The June GLOV meeting has been scheduled for June 28th at 7pm at the DC Center for the LGBT Community, 1318 U Street NW. These are open meetings so anyone who is interested in getting involved with GLOV is welcome to attend.

The primary mission of Gays and Lesbians Opposing Violence (GLOV) is to work to reduce violence against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT ) individuals (and those perceived as LGBT ) through community outreach, education, and monitoring cases to ensure that the rights and dignity of LGBT victims are respected and protected. GLOV also seeks to assist victims of anti-LGBT violence by advocating on their behalf, encouraging reporting, and providing a community of support.


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    <author>
        <name>Front Desk</name>
        
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    <category term="glov" label="GLOV" scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" />
    
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        <![CDATA[<p><br />
<img alt="GLOV0524.gif" src="http://www.thedccenter.org/blog/GLOV0524.gif" width="150" height="150" class="mt-image-left" style="float: left; margin: 0 20px 20px 0;" />The June GLOV meeting has been scheduled for June 28th at 7pm at the DC Center for the LGBT Community, 1318 U Street NW. These are open meetings so anyone who is interested in getting involved with GLOV is welcome to attend.</p>

<p>The primary mission of Gays and Lesbians Opposing Violence (GLOV) is to work to reduce violence against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT ) individuals (and those perceived as LGBT ) through community outreach, education, and monitoring cases to ensure that the rights and dignity of LGBT victims are respected and protected. GLOV also seeks to assist victims of anti-LGBT violence by advocating on their behalf, encouraging reporting, and providing a community of support.</p>

<p><br />
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=dGZydDdqNzRkdGVtcDVvMDczbWR2MmFnY2sgdGhlZGNjZW50ZXJAbQ&tmsrc=thedccenter%40gmail.com"><img border="0" src="http://www.google.com/calendar/images/ext/gc_button1_en.gif"></a></p>]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>Improving Public Safety in the Dupont Circle Neighborhood</title>
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    <id>tag:www.thedccenter.org,2012:/blog//1.2424</id>

    <published>2012-05-24T00:00:51Z</published>
    <updated>2012-05-24T00:23:12Z</updated>

    <summary>You are invited to a special ANC community meeting  titled Improving Public Safety in the Dupont Circle Neighborhood with Lt., Nicole Lindsey.  

The meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 20 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Jewish Community Center's community hall,  1529 16th Street NW.

The meeting will discuss both crime and  and other aspects of urban safety.  The goal is to have an effective listening session from which ideas can be generated for action.

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    <author>
        <name>The DC Center</name>
        
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    <category term="glov" label="GLOV" scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" />
    
    <content type="html" xml:lang="en-US" xml:base="http://www.thedccenter.org/blog/">
        <![CDATA[<p><img alt="improvingsafety.jpg" src="http://www.thedccenter.org/blog/images/improvingsafety.jpg" width="150" height="150" class="mt-image-left" style="float: left; margin: 0 20px 20px 0;" />You are invited to a special ANC community meeting  titled <I>Improving Public Safety in the Dupont Circle Neighborhood</i> with Lt., Nicole Lindsey.  </p>

<p>The meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 20 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Jewish Community Center's community hall,  1529 16th Street NW.</p>

<p>The meeting will discuss both crime and  and other aspects of urban safety.  The goal is to have an effective listening session from which ideas can be generated for action.</p>

<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=MmZrZGs2dTVpMmhxOTIyb3Fzc3NqdjZvaGcgdGhlZGNjZW50ZXJAbQ&ctz=America/New_York"><img border="0" src="http://www.google.com/calendar/images/ext/gc_button1_en.gif"></a></p>]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>Self Defense Class Volunteers</title>
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    <id>tag:www.thedccenter.org,2012:/blog//1.2372</id>

    <published>2012-05-03T18:59:44Z</published>
    <updated>2012-05-07T21:16:12Z</updated>

    <summary>The DC Center is in need of two volunteers to help with our upcoming self-defense class on Sunday May 13th.  Volunteers are asked to arrive at 4:00 PM to help set up for the class.  Volunteers are invited to participate in the class (for free) ans asked to stay and help clean up after the class as well.  

To sign up to volunteer click here

This 2 hour introduction to self-defense class is a great opportunity to learn self-defense basics. Our instructor, Sydney Aquino, is a professional personal trainer and martial arts expert. Sydney incorporates martial arts (muay thai, karate, and mixed martial arts) into this self-defense workshop.</summary>
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        <name>The DC Center</name>
        
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    <category term="glov" label="GLOV" scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" />
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        <![CDATA[<p><img alt="selfdefensevolunteers.jpg" src="http://www.thedccenter.org/blog/selfdefensevolunteers.jpg" width="150" height="150" class="mt-image-left" style="float: left; margin: 0 20px 20px 0;" />The DC Center is in need of two volunteers to help with our upcoming self-defense class on Sunday May 13th.  Volunteers are asked to arrive at 4:00 PM to help set up for the class.  Volunteers are invited to participate in the class (for free) ans asked to stay and help clean up after the class as well.  </p>

<p>To sign up to volunteer <a HREF="http://signupschedule.com/signup.cgi?user=thedccenter&go=&database=1336070215.db&title=05/13/2012%20-%20GLOV%20Self%20Defense%20Class&coordinator=Scott&email=Scott@thedccenter.org&phone=(202)-682-2245">click here</a></p>

<p>This 2 hour introduction to self-defense class is a great opportunity to learn self-defense basics. Our instructor, Sydney Aquino, is a professional personal trainer and martial arts expert. Sydney incorporates martial arts (muay thai, karate, and mixed martial arts) into this self-defense workshop.</p>]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>GLOV Meeting May 24th</title>
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    <id>tag:www.thedccenter.org,2012:/blog//1.2358</id>

    <published>2012-04-30T19:17:57Z</published>
    <updated>2012-04-30T19:24:04Z</updated>

    <summary>The March GLOV meeting has been scheduled for May 24th at 7pm at the DC Center for the LGBT Community, 1318 U Street NW. These are open meetings so anyone who is interested in getting involved with GLOV is welcome to attend.

The primary mission of Gays and Lesbians Opposing Violence (GLOV) is to work to reduce violence against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT ) individuals (and those perceived as LGBT ) through community outreach, education, and monitoring cases to ensure that the rights and dignity of LGBT victims are respected and protected. GLOV also seeks to assist victims of anti-LGBT violence by advocating on their behalf, encouraging reporting, and providing a community of support.

</summary>
    <author>
        <name>Front Desk</name>
        
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    <category term="glov" label="GLOV" scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" />
    
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        <![CDATA[<p><img alt="GLOV524.gif" src="http://www.thedccenter.org/blog/GLOV524.gif" width="150" height="150" class="mt-image-left" style="float: left; margin: 0 20px 20px 0;" />The March GLOV meeting has been scheduled for May 24th at 7pm at the DC Center for the LGBT Community, 1318 U Street NW. These are open meetings so anyone who is interested in getting involved with GLOV is welcome to attend.</p>

<p>The primary mission of Gays and Lesbians Opposing Violence (GLOV) is to work to reduce violence against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT ) individuals (and those perceived as LGBT ) through community outreach, education, and monitoring cases to ensure that the rights and dignity of LGBT victims are respected and protected. GLOV also seeks to assist victims of anti-LGBT violence by advocating on their behalf, encouraging reporting, and providing a community of support.</p>

<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=c3RxbjlhZ2Z2djkzNmhrNjE1cTEzbGpxODRfMjAxMjA1MjRUMjMwMDAwWiB0aGVkY2NlbnRlci5vcmdfOGVvMTBzYTJwdmkwdmo5ZW5vbGs1c3IxN2NAZw&tmsrc=thedccenter.org_8eo10sa2pvi0vj9enolk5sr17c%40group.calendar.google.com"><img border="0" src="http://www.google.com/calendar/images/ext/gc_button1_en.gif"></a></p>]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>"Police: Suspect in Marine's Death Used Antigay Slur"</title>
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    <id>tag:www.thedccenter.org,2012:/blog//1.2346</id>

    <published>2012-04-23T17:13:16Z</published>
    <updated>2012-04-23T17:23:26Z</updated>

    <summary>From Advocate.com: A 20-year-old Marine in Washington, D.C. has been charged with second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a fellow service member -- an attack that began with an antigay slur, according to police.

The Associated Press reports that Michael Joseph Poth, who lives in the Marine Barracks in Southeast Washington, stabbed Philip Bushong in the chest with a pocketknife early Saturday in the Barracks Row neighborhood.

Bushong later died at a hospital. A Marine Barracks spokesman said the Marines are cooperating with the investigation.

Outserve, a gay and lesbian service member organization, said in a statement over the weekend, "We are troubled by the specter that this might have been a hate crime; if so, we anticipate the authorities will pursue it to the fullest extent of the law.

"This is particularly upsetting since, overall, gay and lesbian Marines have been accepted and treated equally in the force since repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell,'" the group said in a statement. "We look forward to the results of a swift and thorough investigation of this tragic incident."

The AP story here, via Washington Post.</summary>
    <author>
        <name>Brant</name>
        
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        <![CDATA[<p><img alt="Glov42312.jpg" src="http://www.thedccenter.org/blog/Glov42312.jpg" width="150" height="150" class="mt-image-left" style="float: left; margin: 0 20px 20px 0;" />From <a href="http://www.advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2012/04/16/Police_Suspect_in_Marines_Death_Used_Antigay_Slur/">Advocate.com</a>: <em>A 20-year-old Marine in Washington, D.C. has been charged with second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a fellow service member -- an attack that began with an antigay slur, according to police.</p>

<p>The Associated Press reports that Michael Joseph Poth, who lives in the Marine Barracks in Southeast Washington, stabbed Philip Bushong in the chest with a pocketknife early Saturday in the Barracks Row neighborhood.</p>

<p>Bushong later died at a hospital. A Marine Barracks spokesman said the Marines are cooperating with the investigation.</p>

<p>Outserve, a gay and lesbian service member organization, said in a statement over the weekend, "We are troubled by the specter that this might have been a hate crime; if so, we anticipate the authorities will pursue it to the fullest extent of the law.</p>

<p>"This is particularly upsetting since, overall, gay and lesbian Marines have been accepted and treated equally in the force since repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell,'" the group said in a statement. "We look forward to the results of a swift and thorough investigation of this tragic incident."</p>

<p>The AP story <a href="http://www.nbc12.com/story/17652910/marine-charged-in-fellow-marines-slaying">here</a>, via Washington Post.</em></p>]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>Self Defense Course at the DC Center</title>
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    <id>tag:www.thedccenter.org,2012:/blog//1.2344</id>

    <published>2012-04-20T22:35:08Z</published>
    <updated>2012-04-21T00:49:24Z</updated>

    <summary>GLOV invites you to participate in a self-defense class on Sunday May 13th at 5:00 PM at the DC Center for the LGBT Community, 1318 U Street NW.

This 2 hour introduction to self-defense class is a great opportunity to learn self-defense basics. Our instructor, Sydney Aquino, is a professional personal trainer and martial arts expert. Sydney incorporates martial arts (muay thai, karate, and mixed martial arts) into this self-defense workshop.

There is a $10 suggested donation for this class. To register for the class, please enter your name and click on the button below to make your payment online.Name of Registrant

This class is limited to 15 participants. Please wearing loose, comfortable clothing (similar to what you would wear if you were going to work out). GLOV is our local LGBT anti-violence task force. For more information about GLOV, visit www.glovdc.org.




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    <author>
        <name>The DC Center</name>
        
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<p>This 2 hour introduction to self-defense class is a great opportunity to learn self-defense basics. Our instructor, Sydney Aquino, is a professional personal trainer and martial arts expert. Sydney incorporates martial arts (muay thai, karate, and mixed martial arts) into this self-defense workshop.</p>

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<p>This class is limited to 15 participants. Please wearing loose, comfortable clothing (similar to what you would wear if you were going to work out). GLOV is our local LGBT anti-violence task force. For more information about GLOV, visit www.glovdc.org.</p>

<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=dWtlOGZmcnY0ZmFnZTZsMWNjb3JqdjdibG8gdGhlZGNjZW50ZXJAbQ&ctz=America/New_York"><img border="0" src="http://www.google.com/calendar/images/ext/gc_button1_en.gif"></a></p>

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<entry>
    <title>DC Log Cabin Republicans Meeting with Police Chief Cathy Lanier</title>
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    <id>tag:www.thedccenter.org,2012:/blog//1.2324</id>

    <published>2012-04-12T21:18:53Z</published>
    <updated>2012-04-16T02:38:57Z</updated>

    <summary>

Come join the DC Log Cabin Republicans as they hold a conversation with DC Police Chief Cathy Lanier.

The event will take place Wednesday, April 18th from 6:30,pm - 8:00 pm at The Camden Roosevelt located at 2101 16th St., NW Washington, DC 20009.

Any questions, please email Robert Turner at robert.turner@dclogcabin.org


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        <name>Front Desk</name>
        
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<p>Come join the DC Log Cabin Republicans as they hold a conversation with DC Police Chief Cathy Lanier.</p>

<p>The event will take place Wednesday, April 18th from 6:30,pm - 8:00 pm at The Camden Roosevelt located at 2101 16th St., NW Washington, DC 20009.</p>

<p>Any questions, please email Robert Turner at <a href="mailto:robert.turner@dclogcabin.org">robert.turner@dclogcabin.org</a></p>

<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.google.com/calendar/hosted/thedccenter.org/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=aDJtdTVobGMwaWRhcTFtaGlpNmJkOGhhODggdGhlZGNjZW50ZXJAbQ&tmsrc=thedccenter%40gmail.com"><img border="0" src="http://www.google.com/calendar/images/ext/gc_button1_en.gif"></a><br />
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<entry>
    <title>Train the Police Trainer</title>
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    <id>tag:www.thedccenter.org,2012:/blog//1.2323</id>

    <published>2012-04-12T17:54:11Z</published>
    <updated>2012-04-12T18:07:19Z</updated>

    <summary>Join us for a special "Train the Police Trainer" event as we help you become a volunteer trainer for the DC Metropolitan Police Academy to cover issues facing LGBTQ youth, trans people in DC, and domestic and hate violence in our communities.

WHEN:
Saturday, April 14, 2012
8 AM to 5PM

WHERE:
SMYAL
410 7th Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003

RSVP here! 

For Facebook event link 

Lunch, snacks, and materials provided!

Please click for the official flyer with more information: TrainthePoliceTrainer.pdf
</summary>
    <author>
        <name>Front Desk</name>
        
    </author>
    
    <category term="glov" label="GLOV" scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" />
    
    <content type="html" xml:lang="en-US" xml:base="http://www.thedccenter.org/blog/">
        <![CDATA[<p><img alt="Glov.jpg" src="http://www.thedccenter.org/blog/Glov.jpg" width="150" height="150" class="mt-image-left" style="float: left; margin: 0 20px 20px 0;" />Join us for a special "Train the Police Trainer" event as we help you become a volunteer trainer for the DC Metropolitan Police Academy to cover issues facing LGBTQ youth, trans people in DC, and domestic and hate violence in our communities.</p>

<p>WHEN:<br />
Saturday, April 14, 2012<br />
8 AM to 5PM</p>

<p>WHERE:<br />
SMYAL<br />
410 7th Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003</p>

<p><a href="http://tinyurl.com/7p77c8o">RSVP here!</a> </p>

<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/147551152039555/">For Facebook event link </a></p>

<p>Lunch, snacks, and materials provided!</p>

<p>Please click for the official flyer with more information: <a href="http://www.thedccenter.org/blog/TrainthePoliceTrainer.pdf">TrainthePoliceTrainer.pdf</a><br />
</p>]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>Community Alert </title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.thedccenter.org/blog/2012/03/community-alert.html" />
    <id>tag:www.thedccenter.org,2012:/blog//1.2283</id>

    <published>2012-03-20T18:21:25Z</published>
    <updated>2012-03-20T19:46:48Z</updated>

    <summary>Washington, D.C.: Due to the recent trend of violence against members of the LGBT Community this past month, GLOV is issuing this email with information of resources available for everyone in the DC area. Community members are advised to be aware of their surroundings at all times, especially while walking at night. Call 911 if you are in immediate danger.

In the wake of this violence towards members of the LGBT community, a silent march has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 20th. Members of the LGBT community and allies are encouraged to attend to show your support for the victims and to show that we are not afraid to live our lives. GLOV is neither organizing nor sponsoring the march, but our members will walk in solidarity with and as concerned members of the LGBT community Click here for information on the event.

Incidents in the Community: 

- On March 11th at 6:30 AM, a gay man was shot at the IHOP in Columbia Heights after suspects referred to the victim and his cousin as "faggies".

- On March 12th at 9:15 PM, a 29-year-old was attacked as he was leaving a cab on Georgia Avenue. The victims jaw was shattered into two pieces before he was attacked again and dragged along the sidewalk. The suspects stole the victim's iPhone, iPad, and wallet.

- On March 12th at about 11:50 PM, a transgender woman was attacked by two young male suspects on the street at West Virginia Avenue and Mt. Olivet Street, N.E.

Please click here for more information: Community Alert.pdf</summary>
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        <name>Front Desk</name>
        
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        <![CDATA[<p><img alt="glov.gif" src="http://www.thedccenter.org/blog/glov.gif" width="150" height="150" class="mt-image-left" style="float: left; margin: 0 20px 20px 0;" />Washington, D.C.: Due to the recent trend of violence against members of the LGBT Community this past month, GLOV is issuing this email with information of resources available for everyone in the DC area. Community members are advised to be aware of their surroundings at all times, especially while walking at night. Call 911 if you are in immediate danger.</p>

<p>In the wake of this violence towards members of the LGBT community, a silent march has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 20th. Members of the LGBT community and allies are encouraged to attend to show your support for the victims and to show that we are not afraid to live our lives. GLOV is neither organizing nor sponsoring the march, but our members will walk in solidarity with and as concerned members of the LGBT community <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/327974847252397/">Click here</a> for information on the event.</p>

<p>Incidents in the Community: </p>

<p>- On March 11th at 6:30 AM, a gay man was shot at the IHOP in Columbia Heights after suspects referred to the victim and his cousin as "faggies".</p>

<p>- On March 12th at 9:15 PM, a 29-year-old was attacked as he was leaving a cab on Georgia Avenue. The victims jaw was shattered into two pieces before he was attacked again and dragged along the sidewalk. The suspects stole the victim's iPhone, iPad, and wallet.</p>

<p>- On March 12th at about 11:50 PM, a transgender woman was attacked by two young male suspects on the street at West Virginia Avenue and Mt. Olivet Street, N.E.</p>

<p>Please click here for more information: <a href="http://www.thedccenter.org/blog/Community%20Alert.pdf">Community Alert.pdf</a></p>]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>MPD at Gertrude Stein Democrats Meeting TONIGHT</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.thedccenter.org/blog/2012/03/mpd-at-gertrude-stein-democrats-meeting-tonight.html" />
    <id>tag:www.thedccenter.org,2012:/blog//1.2279</id>

    <published>2012-03-19T19:34:58Z</published>
    <updated>2012-03-19T19:40:22Z</updated>

    <summary>Members of the Metropolitan Police Department will be in attendance at the Gertrude Stein Democratic Club meeting tonight (Monday March 19th) to discuss recent hate crimes and acts of violence against the LGBT Community in the District of Columbia.  

The meeting takes place at 7:00 PM at the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave NW.

The Gertrude Stein Democratic Club is the voice of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Democrats in the District of Columbia. Established in 1976, Gertrude Stein is one of the oldest Democratic clubs in the District and is a founding chapter of the National Stonewall Democrats. The Gertrude Stein Democratic Club maintains active members in each of the 8 wards of the District of Columbia.</summary>
    <author>
        <name>The DC Center</name>
        
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    <category term="glov" label="GLOV" scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" />
    
    <content type="html" xml:lang="en-US" xml:base="http://www.thedccenter.org/blog/">
        <![CDATA[<p><img alt="steindemocrats1.gif" src="http://www.thedccenter.org/blog/steindemocrats1.gif" width="150" height="150" class="mt-image-left" style="float: left; margin: 0 20px 20px 0;" />Members of the Metropolitan Police Department will be in attendance at the Gertrude Stein Democratic Club meeting tonight (Monday March 19th) to discuss recent hate crimes and acts of violence against the LGBT Community in the District of Columbia.  </p>

<p>The meeting takes place at 7:00 PM at the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave NW.</p>

<p>The Gertrude Stein Democratic Club is the voice of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Democrats in the District of Columbia. Established in 1976, Gertrude Stein is one of the oldest Democratic clubs in the District and is a founding chapter of the National Stonewall Democrats. The Gertrude Stein Democratic Club maintains active members in each of the 8 wards of the District of Columbia.</p>]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>March GLOV Meeting March 22nd.</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.thedccenter.org/blog/2012/03/march-glov-meeting.html" />
    <id>tag:www.thedccenter.org,2011:/blog//1.1448</id>

    <published>2012-03-19T19:26:33Z</published>
    <updated>2012-03-19T20:31:36Z</updated>

    <summary> The March GLOV meeting has been scheduled for March 22nd at 7pm at the DC Center for the LGBT Community, 1318 U Street NW. These are open meetings so anyone who is interested in getting involved with GLOV is welcome to attend. 

The primary mission of Gays and Lesbians Opposing Violence (GLOV) is to work to reduce violence against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT ) individuals (and those perceived as LGBT ) through community outreach, education, and monitoring cases to ensure that the rights and dignity of LGBT victims are respected and protected. GLOV also seeks to assist victims of anti-LGBT violence by advocating on their behalf, encouraging reporting, and providing a community of support.

</summary>
    <author>
        <name>Front Desk</name>
        
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        <![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.thedccenter.org/blog/assets_c/2011/01/glov2-thumb-150x150-274-thumb-150x150-427-thumb-150x150-466.gif"><img alt="Thumbnail image for Thumbnail image for Thumbnail image for glov2.gif" src="http://www.thedccenter.org/blog/assets_c/2011/02/glov2-thumb-150x150-274-thumb-150x150-427-thumb-150x150-466-thumb-150x150-570.gif" width="150" height="150" class="mt-image-left" style="float: left; margin: 0 20px 20px 0;" /></a><br /> The March GLOV meeting has been scheduled for March 22nd at 7pm at the DC Center for the LGBT Community, 1318 U Street NW. These are open meetings so anyone who is interested in getting involved with GLOV is welcome to attend. </p>

<p>The primary mission of Gays and Lesbians Opposing Violence (GLOV) is to work to reduce violence against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT ) individuals (and those perceived as LGBT ) through community outreach, education, and monitoring cases to ensure that the rights and dignity of LGBT victims are respected and protected. GLOV also seeks to assist victims of anti-LGBT violence by advocating on their behalf, encouraging reporting, and providing a community of support.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=ZWw5YnNxMDlvdTB2MGI3cWo4MTkyNmdxcWMgdGhlZGNjZW50ZXJAbQ&ctz=America/New_York"><img border="0" src="http://www.google.com/calendar/images/ext/gc_button2.gif" /></a></p>]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>March for Victims of GLBT Violence</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.thedccenter.org/blog/2012/03/march-for-victims-of-glbt-violence.html" />
    <id>tag:www.thedccenter.org,2012:/blog//1.2278</id>

    <published>2012-03-19T17:02:42Z</published>
    <updated>2012-03-19T17:55:53Z</updated>

    <summary>In the wake of violence towards members of the LGBT community last weekend, a silent march has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 20th. Members of the LGBT community and allies are encouraged to attend to show your support for the victims and to show that we are not afraid to live our lives. According to AJ Singletary, Chair of Gays and Lesbians Opposing Violence, "We must all work together to end the violence against members the LGBT community. GLOV hopes the "March for Victims of GLBT Violence" reinforces that message to the overall metropolitan community. GLOV is neither organizing nor sponsoring the march, but our members will walk in solidarity with and as concerned members of the LGBT community."

The Facebook event is located here, please join and feel free to invite your friends. The more of us attend, the more powerful the message that we are not alone and that we are not afraid. 

For more information about the attacks, please see articles by the Huffington Post, MetroWeekly, and the Washington Blade.

</summary>
    <author>
        <name>Justin</name>
        
    </author>
    
    <category term="glov" label="GLOV" scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" />
    <category term="lgbt" label="LGBT" scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" />
    
    <content type="html" xml:lang="en-US" xml:base="http://www.thedccenter.org/blog/">
        <![CDATA[<p><img alt="candle1.jpg" src="http://www.thedccenter.org/blog/images/candle1.jpg" width="150" height="150" class="mt-image-left" style="float: left; margin: 0 20px 20px 0;" />In the wake of violence towards members of the LGBT community last weekend, a silent march has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 20th. Members of the LGBT community and allies are encouraged to attend to show your support for the victims and to show that we are not afraid to live our lives. According to AJ Singletary, Chair of Gays and Lesbians Opposing Violence, "We must all work together to end the violence against members the LGBT community. GLOV hopes the "March for Victims of GLBT Violence" reinforces that message to the overall metropolitan community. GLOV is neither organizing nor sponsoring the march, but our members will walk in solidarity with and as concerned members of the LGBT community."</p>

<p>The Facebook event is located <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/327974847252397/">here</a>, please join and feel free to invite your friends. The more of us attend, the more powerful the message that we are not alone and that we are not afraid. </p>

<p>For more information about the attacks, please see articles by the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/15/columbia-heights-anti-gay-attacks_n_1347373.html">Huffington Post</a>, <a href="http://www.metroweekly.com/news/?ak=7160">MetroWeekly</a>, and the <a href="http://www.washingtonblade.com/2012/03/14/3-hospitalized-after-spate-of-anti-lgbt-violence/">Washington Blade</a>.</p>

<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.google.com/calendar/hosted/thedccenter.org/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=N2VkZ2k4bmtnMmFrODdzdGwxOTkxcmNwNzQgdGhlZGNjZW50ZXJAbQ&tmsrc=thedccenter%40gmail.com"><img border="0" src="http://www.google.com/calendar/images/ext/gc_button1_en.gif"></a></p>]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>MPD Seeks Information in a Robbery with Injuries</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.thedccenter.org/blog/2012/03/mpd-seeks-information-in-a-robbery-with-injuries.html" />
    <id>tag:www.thedccenter.org,2012:/blog//1.2270</id>

    <published>2012-03-14T19:18:45Z</published>
    <updated>2012-03-14T19:25:53Z</updated>

    <summary>Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Third District are investigating the assault and robbery of a male that occurred in the 3100 block of Georgia Avenue, on Monday, March 12, 2012. At approximately 9:40 pm, the victim was assaulted by several suspects and sustained severe injuries.

If you witnessed this incident or have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099. Additionally information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for any robbery committed in the District of Columbia.</summary>
    <author>
        <name>Brant</name>
        
    </author>
    
    <category term="glov" label="GLOV" scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" />
    <category term="lgbt" label="LGBT" scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" />
    
    <content type="html" xml:lang="en-US" xml:base="http://www.thedccenter.org/blog/">
        <![CDATA[<p><img alt="glov135.jpg" src="http://www.thedccenter.org/blog/glov135.jpg" width="150" height="150" class="mt-image-left" style="float: left; margin: 0 20px 20px 0;" />Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Third District are investigating the assault and robbery of a male that occurred in the 3100 block of Georgia Avenue, on Monday, March 12, 2012. At approximately 9:40 pm, the victim was assaulted by several suspects and sustained severe injuries.</p>

<p>If you witnessed this incident or have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099. Additionally information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for any robbery committed in the District of Columbia.</p>]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>MPD: Seeking Persons of Interest in Connection with a Shooting</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.thedccenter.org/blog/2012/03/mpd-seeking-persons-of-interest-in-connection-with-a-shooting.html" />
    <id>tag:www.thedccenter.org,2012:/blog//1.2271</id>

    <published>2012-03-14T19:16:32Z</published>
    <updated>2012-03-14T19:39:02Z</updated>

    <summary>This message is on behalf of detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Third District. 

On Sunday, March 11, 2012, at approximately 6:30 am, officers from the Third District responded to the IHOP located in the 3100 block of 14th Street, NW, for a report of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they located a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Personnel from the DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment.

An investigation revealed that the victim and an adult black male subject were engaged in an altercation inside the IHOP restaurant.

It is believed that the adult male subject who was initially in the altercation with the victim was accompanied by at least two other black male subjects and one other black female subject. Detectives are requesting that anyone with information regarding this incident or the identity of these subjects is asked to contact MPD at the below listed number.

Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411. DC Crime Solvers currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for any assault with the intent to kill committed in the District of Columbia.</summary>
    <author>
        <name>Justin</name>
        
    </author>
    
    <category term="glov" label="GLOV" scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" />
    
    <content type="html" xml:lang="en-US" xml:base="http://www.thedccenter.org/blog/">
        <![CDATA[<p><img alt="glov135.jpg" src="http://www.thedccenter.org/blog/glov135.jpg" width="150" height="150" class="mt-image-left" style="float: left; margin: 0 20px 20px 0;" /><em>This message is on behalf of detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Third District.</em> </p>

<p>On Sunday, March 11, 2012, at approximately 6:30 am, officers from the Third District responded to the IHOP located in the 3100 block of 14th Street, NW, for a report of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they located a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Personnel from the DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment.</p>

<p>An investigation revealed that the victim and an adult black male subject were engaged in an altercation inside the IHOP restaurant.</p>

<p>It is believed that the adult male subject who was initially in the altercation with the victim was accompanied by at least two other black male subjects and one other black female subject. Detectives are requesting that anyone with information regarding this incident or the identity of these subjects is asked to contact MPD at the below listed number.</p>

<p>Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411. DC Crime Solvers currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for any assault with the intent to kill committed in the District of Columbia.</p>]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>Working with LGBTQ Survivors 101</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.thedccenter.org/blog/2012/03/working-with-lgbtq-survivors-101.html" />
    <id>tag:www.thedccenter.org,2012:/blog//1.2268</id>

    <published>2012-03-13T19:44:40Z</published>
    <updated>2012-03-13T20:12:02Z</updated>

    <summary>Monday, March 19 2pm-3:30pm EST, 1pm-2:30pm CST, 12pm-1:30pm MST, 11am 12:30pm PST

The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs' (NCAVP) National Training and Technical Assistance Center invites you to attend our first in a series of webinars on supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) survivors of violence.  This interactive training will educate participants on the history of the LGBTQ movement, language and terminology, how to ask someone their sexual orientation and gender identity, promising practices for working with LGBTQ survivors of violence, and more.  Upon completing this webinar participants will be able to effectively work with LGBTQ survivors of violence and begin planning for the implementation of LGBTQ-accessible programming.

Join presenters Chai Jindasurat, National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs Coordinator at the New York City Anti-Violence Project and Tre'Andre Valentine, Director of Organizing and Education at The Network/La Red, for Working with LGBTQ Survivors 101.  NCAVP's webinar series is intended for each webinar to build upon previous webinars, so don't miss this foundational training!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Please register early as space is limited.
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer  </summary>
    <author>
        <name>Front Desk</name>
        
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    <category term="glov" label="GLOV" scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" />
    
    <content type="html" xml:lang="en-US" xml:base="http://www.thedccenter.org/blog/">
        <![CDATA[<p><img alt="image001.jpg" src="http://www.thedccenter.org/blog/image001.jpg" width="150" height="150" class="mt-image-left" style="float: left; margin: 0 20px 20px 0;" />Monday, March 19 2pm-3:30pm EST, 1pm-2:30pm CST, 12pm-1:30pm MST, 11am 12:30pm PST</p>

<p>The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs' (NCAVP) National Training and Technical Assistance Center invites you to attend our first in a series of webinars on supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) survivors of violence.  This interactive training will educate participants on the history of the LGBTQ movement, language and terminology, how to ask someone their sexual orientation and gender identity, promising practices for working with LGBTQ survivors of violence, and more.  Upon completing this webinar participants will be able to effectively work with LGBTQ survivors of violence and begin planning for the implementation of LGBTQ-accessible programming.</p>

<p>Join presenters Chai Jindasurat, National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs Coordinator at the New York City Anti-Violence Project and Tre'Andre Valentine, Director of Organizing and Education at The Network/La Red, for Working with LGBTQ Survivors 101.  NCAVP's webinar series is intended for each webinar to build upon previous webinars, so don't miss this foundational training!</p>

<p><a href="https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/701520678">CLICK HERE TO REGISTER</a><br />
Please register early as space is limited.<br />
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.</p>

<p>System Requirements<br />
PC-based attendees<br />
Required: Windows 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server<br />
Macintosh®-based attendees<br />
Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer  </p>]]>
        
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