� Michael K. Lavers has been a staff writer for the Washington Blade since May 2012. The passage of Maryland's same-sex marriage law, the HIV/AIDS epidemic, the burgeoning LGBT rights movement in Latin America and the consecration of gay New Hampshire Bishop V. Gene Robinson are among the many stories he has covered since his career began in 2002. Lavers' work has appeared in the EDGE Media Network, Fire Island News, Village Voice, Huffington Post and other media outlets. He has also discussed LGBT-specific issues on the BBC, New York Times, News Channel 8, WNYC in New York City other mainstream and LGBT publications. Lavers holds a degree in journalism and Spanish from the University of New Hampshire. He lives in Dupont Circle with his partner. Google

Minn. lawmakers introduce marriage bill

Governor Mark Dayton supports the effort to legalize same-sex nuptials in the state

March 6, 2013 | Comments Off

Manning nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Gay U.S. Army private allegedly leaked classified documents, nominated by Icelandic and Tunisian politicians

March 6, 2013 | 2 Comments

Fire Island continues post-Sandy recovery

Gay business owners prepare for new season after storm

March 6, 2013 | Comments Off

Chilean LGBT rights advocates honor murdered gay man

Daniel Zamudio died after a group of men beat him in a Santiago park

March 5, 2013 | 1 Comment

Poll indicates majority of Delaware voters back gay marriage

A poll commissioned by Equality Delaware shows the majority of Delaware voters support gay marriage

March 4, 2013 | 2 Comments

Petitions urge National Geographic Channel to oppose gay scout ban

Will Oliver on Monday submitted more than 120,000 petitions before scouting reality show premiere.

March 4, 2013 | Comments Off

Gay Va. judge sworn in

Tracy Thorne-Begland is the commonwealth's first openly gay jurist

March 1, 2013 | 1 Comment

Woman claims anti-gender discrimination at Va. spa

Riya Suising said Spa World manager asked her to leave because she thought she was a man

March 1, 2013 | 13 Comments

Attorneys general urge Supreme Court to strike down Prop 8

Brief comes ahead of expected introduction of Del. marriage bill

February 28, 2013 | Comments Off

Same-sex marriage bill advances in New Zealand parliament

Measure's second reading to take place on March 13

February 28, 2013 | 2 Comments