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

Don Dwyer, Maryland, gay news, Washington Blade

Dwyer pleads guilty to boating while intoxicated

Same-sex marriage opponent faces 30 days in jail, $1,000 fine.

Volograd, Russia, gay news, Washington Blade

Gay Russian man’s death sparks outrage

Murder highlights growing concerns over anti-LGBT violence in the country

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

Minnesota Senate approves marriage bill

Gov. Mark Dayton has said he will sign measure into law

Gay News, Washington Blade, Chile

More than 50,000 attend Chilean LGBT rights march

Four presidential candidates, European Union ambassador took part

Minnesota, gay news, Washington Blade

Minnesota House approves marriage bill

Vote took place six months after voters rejected proposed gay nuptials ban

Albania, IDAHO, International Day Against Homophobia, Pink Embassy, Vote Diversity, gay news, Washington Blade

Around the world, May 17 recognized as ‘gay day’

LGBT activists from Albania to Uganda prepare to mark day against bias

Charlie Crist, Florida, gay news, Washington Blade

Charlie Crist backs same-sex marriage

Former Republican signed petition to ban gay nuptials.

Ricky Martin (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

Ricky Martin writes to lawmakers

Singer urges lawmakers to extend adoption rights and other legal protections to Puerto Rico's LGBT population

Chris Kluwe, Minnesota Vikings, NFL, gay news, Washington Blade

Kluwe cut by Minnesota Vikings

Team stressed his performance and salary — not his marriage activism — were contributing factors

Harvey Milk, California, San Francisco, Castro District, gay news, Washington Blade

Harvey Milk airport terminal proposed

Proposal to rename entire airport met with opposition

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