� 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

Former NOM president: Marriage is not a ‘civil rights issue’

Gallagher assailed by activist after panel discussion

October 10, 2012 | 10 Comments

Maine marriage campaign optimistic going into referendum

Polls indicate majority of voters would support ballot measure to allow same-sex marriage.

October 9, 2012 | 3 Comments

Maryland same-sex marriage opponents unveil first television ad

“Marriage is More” spot is first of series of anti-Question 6 TV ads to air before Nov. 6 referendum

October 8, 2012 | 3 Comments

Gay Republican seeks to unseat Mass. congressman

Boston Globe poll shows Richard Tisei is ahead of incumbent Congressman John Tierney

October 7, 2012 | 1 Comment

Exclusive: Democracy for America to ask members to support state marriage campaigns

The Vermont-based organization claims more than a million members

October 5, 2012 | Comments Off

Marriage ads to hit Md. airwaves

Pro-Question 6 campaign has purchased more than $500,000 in air time

October 4, 2012 | 4 Comments

D.C. Office of Human Rights to take part in anti-bullying virtual town hall

GLSEN and the Trevor Project to also take part in effort to mark National Safe Schools Day

October 3, 2012 | Comments Off

Former NFL commissioner donates $100,000 to Md. marriage campaign

Paul and Chan Tagliabue attended D.C. fundraiser on Tuesday

October 3, 2012 | 4 Comments

Rainbow History Project to honor 14 LGBT activists

2012 Community Pioneers event to take place on Thursday in Northwest D.C.

October 2, 2012 | 1 Comment

SMYAL honors Katie O’Malley at Fall Brunch

Event at Mandarin Oriental raised $122,000

October 1, 2012 | 1 Comment