� 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

State marriage campaigns make final election push

Voters in Maine, Md., Minn. and Washington to consider measures next week

November 5, 2012 | Comments Off

Pastor: Sandy struck NYC after Bloomberg gave $250,000 to Md. marriage campaign

Minister noted mayor contributed $250,000 to Marylanders for Marriage Equality

November 4, 2012 | 42 Comments

Sandy leaves NYC drop-in center for homeless LGBT youth ‘decimated’

Storm surge left up to four feet of water inside Ali Forney Center facility in Manhattan

November 3, 2012 | 3 Comments

Clergy speak out against Md. same-sex marriage law

Religious leaders gathered at Beltsville hotel four days before Election Day

November 2, 2012 | 7 Comments

Gay N.J. activist: Sandy left behind ‘massive destruction’

Superstorm brought widespread devastation to both New Jersey and New York

November 2, 2012 | 1 Comment

Montgomery County mothers back Question 6

Women spoke in support of Question 6 during Silver Spring press conference

November 2, 2012 | 2 Comments

Bloomberg endorses Obama

New York City mayor cited president’s support of same-sex marriage in endorsement

November 1, 2012 | 1 Comment

O’Malley: Md. marriage campaign ‘is in good shape’

Maryland governor said pro-Question 6 campaign needs to raise an additional $400,000 before Election Day

November 1, 2012 | 2 Comments

AIDS Walk raises more than $800,000

Thousands attended annual event in downtown D.C. on Oct. 27.

October 31, 2012 | Comments Off

Gay Del. candidates poised to make history

Andy Staton and Marie Mayor could become first out candidates elected to the state legislature

October 30, 2012 | Comments Off