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Grindr Throws the Hottest Ticket at Nerd Prom: Inside the Gay Dating App's DC Power Play
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Grindr Throws the Hottest Ticket at Nerd Prom: Inside the Gay Dating App's DC Power Play

Grindr hosted a high-profile party during White House Correspondents' Dinner week, attracting DC's power players to a Georgetown mansion. The gay dating app, which has spent $1.6 million on lobbying since 2025, is advocating for LGBTQ rights, HIV prevention funding, and online safety laws amid concerns about eroding civil rights under the current administration.

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