� 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

State Dept. hosts travel panel

Agency addresses specific issues of LGBT people who travel overseas

February 14, 2013 | Comments Off

D.C. hardware store drops Boy Scouts partnership

Ace Hardware owner had planned to promote Cub Scouts' Soapbox Derby Race until customers raised anti-gay policy

February 13, 2013 | 1 Comment

Trans slur on ‘Mike and Molly’

Incidents at CBS over the last year 'increasingly add up to a disturbing trend,' according to GLAAD

February 13, 2013 | 1 Comment

Activists criticize new AP policy on couples

News wire's ban on use of 'husband' or 'wife' for married same-sex couples has even journalists crying foul

February 13, 2013 | 3 Comments

Petition targets ‘Superman’ anti-gay writer

All Out effort asks DC Comics to reconsider hire of NOM Board member

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Florida LGBT rights movement grows more visible

Local, state officials more receptive to advocates’ concerns

February 13, 2013 | 3 Comments

Va. House subcommittee tables anti-LGBT discrimination bill

The Virginia state Senate last month approved Senate Bill 701.

February 12, 2013 | 4 Comments

Gay Jamaican man challenges country’s anti-sodomy law

Jamaica Supreme Court to hear Javed Jaghai’s case on June 25

February 12, 2013 | 4 Comments

French lawmakers approve gay marriage, adoption bill

France’s National Assembly approved measure by 329-229 vote margin

February 12, 2013 | 7 Comments

French lawmakers to vote on gay marriage, adoption bill

Measure would allow same-sex couples to exchange vows and adopt children

February 12, 2013 | Comments Off