� Lou Chibbaro Jr. has reported on the LGBT civil rights movement and the LGBT community for more than 30 years, beginning as a freelance writer and later as a staff reporter and currently as Senior News Reporter for the Washington Blade. He has chronicled LGBT-related developments as they have touched on a wide range of social, religious, and governmental institutions, including the White House, Congress, the U.S. Supreme Court, the military, local and national law enforcement agencies and the Catholic Church. Chibbaro has reported on LGBT issues and LGBT participation in local and national elections since 1976. He has covered the AIDS epidemic since it first surfaced in the early 1980s. � Google

Gays referenced in benediction, inaugural poem

Gay poet sounds theme of unity; pro-LGBT minister mentions gays in benediction

January 21, 2013 | 3 Comments

‘God hates fags’ signs displayed on inaugural route

No word on whether these protesters are connected to the Westboro Baptist Church.

January 21, 2013 | 2 Comments

In first, gays mentioned in inaugural address

President Obama also likens Stonewall riots to other great civil rights moments in speech

January 21, 2013 | 3 Comments

MCC leader to read Bible at POTUS inaugural service

Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson granted honor for President Obama's Inaugural Interfaith Prayer Service, Tuesday

January 21, 2013 | Comments Off

Gay congressmen thank supporters at Stein Club inaugural reception

Takano, Pocan join LGBT Democrats in toast to Obama victory

January 21, 2013 | 1 Comment

Minister at inaugural pushed for D.C. gay marriage law

Rev. Luis Leon served on steering committee of pro-marriage equality group

January 18, 2013 | 1 Comment

Local activists reflect on Obama inauguration

Hope for ‘greater change’ cited for second term

January 18, 2013 | 1 Comment

Catania introduces surrogacy bill

Measure draws praise from LGBT activists who say the measure will benefit same-sex couples interested in having children

January 16, 2013 | Comments Off

Marriage opponents to head LGBT, AIDS committees

Observers say Alexander, Barry supportive on most other issues

January 16, 2013 | 6 Comments

Police mum about suspect in theft of Blades

Vandalism of newspaper distribution boxes continues

January 16, 2013 | 2 Comments