� 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

Group sued for using gay couple’s engagement picture in political attack ad

Loudoun County Supervisor Eugene Delguadio founded Public Advocate of the United States

September 28, 2012 | 2 Comments

D.C. officials mark National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Gray and others spoke at a press conference in Freedom Plaza

September 28, 2012 | 2 Comments

Virginia delegate-elect optimistic LGBT bills will advance

Delegate-elect Rob Krupicka (D-Alexandria) succeeds former state Del. David Englin

September 26, 2012 | 1 Comment

Melissa Harris-Perry discusses voter suppression, marriage

Tulane University professor’s MSNBC show began in February

September 26, 2012 | 14 Comments

Lesbian NYC Council speaker discusses Obama, wedding

Quinn mum on plans for mayoral run in 2013

September 26, 2012 | 1 Comment

Adam Lambert headlines Marylanders for Marriage Equality fundraiser

Concert comes day after governor admitted campaign needs additional $2 million

September 26, 2012 | 20 Comments

O’Malley: Maryland marriage campaign needs to raise another $2 million

Governor spoke to LGBT bloggers and reporters on Monday

September 24, 2012 | 2 Comments

Black clergy back Md. same-sex marriage law

Al Sharpton and others spoke at downtown D.C. press conference

September 21, 2012 | 10 Comments

Freedom to Marry changes course, launches Md. marriage PAC

Organization had declined to join coalition of groups defending state law

September 21, 2012 | 5 Comments

Adam Lambert to headline Maryland marriage fundraiser

Owner of 9:30 club hosting concert featuring gay performer

September 19, 2012 | 2 Comments