� 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

Elmendorf hosts Mizeur fundraiser

Lesbian Md. delegate “taking a very serious look” at 2014 gubernatorial run

January 10, 2013 | Comments Off

Md., Va. to tackle bias, trans rights as lawmakers return

Delaware could see action on marriage

January 9, 2013 | 1 Comment

National Stonewall Democrats curtails operations

Failed to bridge a $30,000 budget gap by Dec. 31

January 8, 2013 | 1 Comment

Oregon bans anti-trans health care discrimination

Basic Rights Oregon worked with state officials to clarify a 2007 anti-discrimination law

January 8, 2013 | 7 Comments

Whitman-Walker to expand into new Logan Circle building

Majority of health care services will operate out of new 14th Street location.

January 8, 2013 | 7 Comments

Gay service members to receive full severance pay

ACLU filed suit on behalf of discharged Air Force staff sergeant

January 8, 2013 | 2 Comments

Church of England to allow partnered gay bishops

Clergy must remain celibate under Anglican teachings

January 4, 2013 | 1 Comment

Ill. Senate committee approves same-sex marriage bill

Advocates hope incoming legislature will pass measure

January 4, 2013 | 6 Comments

R.I. lawmakers introduce same-sex marriage bills

House expected to vote on measure by end of the month

January 3, 2013 | 5 Comments

Puerto Rico police agree to strengthen hate crime response

The Justice Department announced agreement to reform the department on Dec. 21

January 3, 2013 | 1 Comment