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

Romney strong in first debate; LGBT issues not addressed

Obama mentions 'Don't Ask' repeal among accomplishments

October 4, 2012 | 5 Comments

‘Fiscal cliff’ brings fears of devastating AIDS cuts

More than 12,000 HIV patients could lose access to care next year

October 3, 2012 | 3 Comments

Supreme Court refuses NOM’s challenge to Maine donor laws

Anti-gay group launches website for donors to declare contributions

October 1, 2012 | 2 Comments

DHS to spell out LGBT protections in guidance to immigration officials

Napolitano will clarify same-sex couples eligible for prosecutorial discretion

September 28, 2012 | 4 Comments

GOP att’y strongly defends DOMA in N.Y. widow’s lawsuit

Second Circuit hears arguments in Windsor case in NYC

September 27, 2012 | 10 Comments

Will Obama, Romney talk marriage in upcoming debate?

Issue not as prominent in campaign as 2004, 2008

September 27, 2012 | 8 Comments

Gay ‘Law & Order’ actor to campaign for Obama in Virginia

Wong set to attend canvassing event, Richmond Pride

September 26, 2012 | 1 Comment

Gay New Yorker in tight race with GOP incumbent

Maloney seeks to oust Hayworth; race a 'tossup'

September 26, 2012 | 1 Comment

High court puts off decision on hearing Prop 8, DOMA cases

AFER says decision could be announced Monday

September 25, 2012 | 2 Comments

Obama ‘respects differing views’ from black pastors on marriage

Carney says religious institutions can decide their own sacraments

September 24, 2012 | Comments Off