� 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

Gay marriage march in Paris draws more than 100,000

French lawmakers to begin debate on marriage and adoption bills on Tuesday

January 27, 2013 | 1 Comment

BREAKING: Non-discrimination bill passes in Va. Senate

Lawmakers approved SB 701 by 24-16 vote margin

January 25, 2013 | 10 Comments

R.I. House approves same-sex marriage bill

The measure passed by a 51-19 vote margin

January 24, 2013 | 3 Comments

Same-sex marriage bill introduced in British Parliament

Measure would allow gays and lesbians to marry in England and Wales

January 24, 2013 | 3 Comments

Gay advocates outside U.S. welcome Obama’s inaugural address

Activists say it reaffirms administration’s commitment to LGBT rights.

January 24, 2013 | 1 Comment

Arora explains ‘no’ vote on marriage

Md. lawmaker wants to 'move forward' after breaking campaign pledge

January 23, 2013 | 17 Comments

R.I. House committee unanimously approves same-sex marriage bill

House expected to vote on measure on Thursday

January 22, 2013 | 3 Comments

Anti-discrimination bill advances in Va. Senate

Committee approved SB 701 by a 8-7 vote

January 22, 2013 | 1 Comment

Gray: Obama to ‘vocally’ back gay marriage

Mayor joined others who welcomed Obama's second inaugural address.

January 22, 2013 | 1 Comment

Va. lawmakers to consider anti-LGBT discrimination bill

SB 701 would bar discrimination against LGBT state employees

January 21, 2013 | 2 Comments