Michael K. Lavers

Michael_Lavers_insert � 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

San Juan, Puerto Rico, International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, gay news, Washington Blade

Thousands attend Puerto Rico LGBT rights march

San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz unfurled Pride flag at City Hall

Pedro Julio Serrano, NGLTF, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Puerto Rico, San Juan, LGBT equality, adoption, gay news, Washington Blade

Puerto Rico Senate committee holds adoption bill hearing

Measure would extend second parent adoption rights to same-sex couples.

Gay News, Washington Blade, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Senate approves non-discrimination bill

LGBT-specific measure passed by 15-11 vote margin.

Rehoboth Beach, Flair!, Chris Beagle, Eric Engelhart, gay news, Washington Blade

Businesses look to cash in on Del. marriage law

Gay couples can legally tie the knot in First State on July 1

San Juan, Puerto Rico, Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz, Gay News, Washington Blade

Puerto Rico mayor signs LGBT orders

Police to apply island's domestic violence laws to same-sex couples, and barred municipal LGBT employment discrimination

Nevada, Legislature, Gay News, Washington Blade

Nevada lawmakers approve trans bill

Republican governor supports measure to add gender identity to state hate crime laws

Arizona, rainbow flag, gay news, Washington Blade

Poll shows Arizonans support marriage

Shift in public opinion reflects general trend nationwide in state with constitutional amendment

Christine Quinn, New York City, gay news, Washington Blade

Anti-gay attacks spark concern in NYC

Lesbian council speaker condemns crimes

Mark Dayton, Minnesota, Democratic Party, gay news, Washington Blade

Minnesota governor signs same-sex marriage bill

Law will take effect on Aug. 1

Brazil, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, pride, LGBT, rainbow flag, gay news, Washington Blade

Brazilian panel opens door to same-sex marriage

Ruling appears to extend marriage rights to gay couples across the country

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