� 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

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

Labor of love

Md. man remembers late spouse, years of activism

January 3, 2013 | 1 Comment

Chair of Ill. GOP urges lawmakers to support same-sex marriage bill

Pat Brady announced position as legislators prepared to consider measure

January 2, 2013 | 1 Comment

Trans NH rep-elect withdraws

Stacie Laughton served four months in jail in 2008 for a credit card fraud conviction

January 2, 2013 | 4 Comments

Md. inn hosts same-sex weddings

Several gay couples exchanged vows at Black Walnut Point Inn on Tuesday

January 1, 2013 | 2 Comments