� 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

Members of Russian HIV/AIDS group attacked

Activist alleges police said they did not see any evidence that a crime took place.

November 3, 2013 | Comments Off

Ralph Northam: Equality is the ‘sensible way to go’

Lieutenant gubernatorial candidate described E.W. Jackson's comments as "divisive" and "offensive"

November 2, 2013 | Comments Off

Sam Arora announces he will not seek re-election

Democrat campaigned in support of same-sex marriage, voted against gay nuptials bill

November 1, 2013 | 3 Comments

E.W. Jackson: I respect ‘every individual’

GOP lieutenant gubernatorial candidate once described gay men as pedophiles.

October 31, 2013 | 1 Comment

Hawaii Senate approves same-sex marriage bill

Advocates say vote measure has enough votes to pass in House.

October 30, 2013 | 1 Comment

U.S. LGBT leaders travel to Israel

Washington Blade Editor Kevin Naff among trip participants

October 30, 2013 | Comments Off

Putin: Gays will not suffer discrimination during Olympics

Russian LGBT rights advocate dismissed comments

October 30, 2013 | Comments Off

McAuliffe portrays Cuccinelli as anti-gay ahead of Election Day

Former DNC chair ahead by double digits in new poll

October 30, 2013 | Comments Off

Former Redskins player uses anti-gay slur during radio interview

Dexter Manley called Troy Aikman “queer” on WTOP

October 28, 2013 | 2 Comments

Four men convicted of killing gay Chilean man sentenced

Attack's alleged mastermind sentenced to life in prison

October 28, 2013 | 1 Comment