‘We will not be erased’ IYA DAMMONS on trans perseverance, PAGE 10
(Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
TRANS DAY OF VISIBILITY: • Roundup of local events, PAGE 10 • Trans AI scientist on navigating tech, PAGE 12 • Mom on moving trans daughter to Canada, PAGE 18 • Arlington should become sanctuary city, PAGE 21 • Trans CEO advocates fighting for DEI, PAGE 21 • Local trans nightlife options growing, PAGE 30
M A R C H 2 8 , 2 0 2 5 • V O LU M E 5 6 • I S S U E 1 3 • W A S H I N GTO N B L A D E . C O M