Chris Johnson is Chief Political & White House Reporter for the Washington Blade. Johnson attends the daily White House press briefings and is a member of the White House Correspondents' Association. He's worked with the Washington Blade since 2008 and was a founding employee of the paper when it relaunched under local ownership in 2009. Before coming to the Blade, Johnson covered defense issues for Inside Washington Publishers and previously wrote for MIRS newsletter, a Lansing-based publication covering state political news in Michigan. A Michigan native, Johnson graduated with honors from the University of Michigan in 2003 with a degree in English and Creative Writing.   Google

Va. high court rejects gay man’s appeal

Court says it can’t help in discrimination case

June 2, 2010 | 8 Comments

Despite compromise, advocates celebrate votes to repeal ‘Don’t Ask’

McCain pledges to derail ‘Don’t Ask’ momentum

June 2, 2010 | 5 Comments

Kolbe reacts to McCain opposition to ‘Don’t Ask’ repeal

June 2, 2010 | Comments Off

Baldwin announces separation from long-term partner

May 30, 2010 | 1 Comment

Obama issues Pride proclamation

May 29, 2010 | Comments Off

Obama reacts to congressional votes to repeal ‘Don’t Ask’

May 28, 2010 | 2 Comments

House passes ‘Don’t Ask’ repeal

The U.S. House took historic action on Thursday

May 28, 2010 | 6 Comments

House passes ‘Don’t Ask’ repeal amendment

May 27, 2010 | 2 Comments

Senate committee approves ‘Don’t Ask’ repeal

Bayh one of 16 senators voting for amendment

May 27, 2010 | 3 Comments

FDA to review gay blood donor ban

June committee meeting to consider policy change

May 27, 2010 | 3 Comments