� 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

Anti-gay group joins Va. marriage case

Alliance Defending Freedom representing defendant

January 27, 2014 | 5 Comments

Northern Cyprus decriminalizes homosexuality

Region last European jurisdiction to repeal sodomy law

January 27, 2014 | 1 Comment

Judge poised to rule on Va. same-sex marriage ban

Herring will not defend anti-gay amendment

January 26, 2014 | 10 Comments

Virginia Senate committee kills second-parent adoption bill

Equality Virginia said lawmakers opposed to measure “out of touch”

January 25, 2014 | 1 Comment

Virginia lawmakers seek ability to defend state laws

House committee approved bill day after AG marriage announcement

January 24, 2014 | 4 Comments

Mark Herring: Va. should be on ‘right side of history’

Attorney general defends decision to challenge gay marriage ban

January 23, 2014 | 1 Comment

Mark Herring to challenge Virginia same-sex marriage ban

Gay nuptials supporter says “elections have consequences”

January 23, 2014 | 4 Comments

TSA changes airport security for gay couples

Spouses separated before American Airlines flights to U.S.

January 23, 2014 | 5 Comments

Democrats poised to retake Va. Senate

Wexton to succeed Herring in chamber

January 22, 2014 | Leave a comment

Chilean transgender rights bill advances

Country's president-elect supports measure

January 21, 2014 | Leave a comment