� 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

O’Malley: We’re going to win in Md.

Governor spoke at HRC’s “Chefs for Equality” fundraiser in D.C. for the Maryland same-sex marriage campaign.

October 25, 2012 | 3 Comments

Anti-Question 6 group defends pastor’s controversial comments

Derek McCoy dismissed claims Pastor Robert Anderson called for anti-gay violence during Oct. 19 town hall

October 24, 2012 | 7 Comments

Thousands expected at annual D.C. AIDS Walk

D.C. Cowboys will perform for the last time

October 24, 2012 | Comments Off

Cuccinelli to speak at anti-gay marriage rally

The Marriage Protection Virginia Bus Tour will end at a Manassas church on Friday night

October 23, 2012 | 9 Comments

Minister describes gays as ‘predators’ during marriage rally

Tony Perkins, Bishop Harry Jackson among those who spoke at Baltimore church

October 22, 2012 | 6 Comments

Religious leaders urge Md. voters to support marriage law

Clergy spoke at Baltimore and Silver Spring press conferences on Thursday

October 18, 2012 | 6 Comments

Figure in Md. robocalls case funding anti-Question 6 group

Baltimore political consultant Julius Henson served a month in jail earlier this year in connection with 2010 robocalls

October 18, 2012 | 1 Comment

Anti-Question 6 ad features suspended Gallaudet administrator

Dr. Angela McCaskill featured in new Maryland Marriage Alliance ad

October 17, 2012 | 1 Comment

New York rabbi celebrates 20 years at LGBT synagogue

Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum worked at Religious Action Center in D.C. before arriving at Congregation Beit Simchat Torah in 1992

October 17, 2012 | 15 Comments

NAACP president: Md. same-sex marriage law guarantees religious freedom

Benjamin Jealous spoke at Baltimore press conference on same day Julian Bond ad debuted on D.C. television stations

October 15, 2012 | 3 Comments