� 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

Same-sex marriages begin in New Jersey

Gov. Chris Christie on Monday announced his administration will drop appeal of marriage ruling

October 21, 2013 | 3 Comments

New Jersey Supreme Court to allow same-sex marriages

Judges denied governor's request to stay lower court ruling pending outcome of appeal

October 18, 2013 | 2 Comments

Thomas Roberts to co-host Miss Universe pageant in Moscow

Gay MSNBC anchor's announcement comes amid outrage over Russia's LGBT rights record

October 18, 2013 | 1 Comment

Four men accused of killing gay Chilean man found guilty

Daniel Zamudio’s death sparked widespread outrage in South American country

October 17, 2013 | Leave a comment

Dutch diplomat attacked in Moscow

LGBT acronym scrawled onto mirror inside Otto Elderenbosch's apartment

October 17, 2013 | Leave a comment

Olson makes contribution to Cuccinelli campaign

Former U.S. Solicitor General who argued against Prop 8 gave $1,000 to GOP candidate

October 16, 2013 | 5 Comments

GW administrator reflects on HIV/AIDS epidemic

Dr. Jeffrey Akman to become honorary chair of administrative medicine

October 16, 2013 | Leave a comment

Washington Post publishes pro-Russia supplement

Oct. 9 insert lacked references to LGBT rights record

October 16, 2013 | 1 Comment

Gansler taps Ivey as running mate

P.G. County Dem sponsored marriage, transgender rights bills

October 14, 2013 | Leave a comment

U.S. Olympic Committee bans anti-gay discrimination

Change comes against mounting pressure to respond to Russia law

October 11, 2013 | Leave a comment