� 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

Irish constitutional commission backs same-sex marriage

79 percent of 100 members supported recommendation, 2014 referendum possible

April 15, 2013 | 2 Comments

Markell: Same-sex marriage is in Delaware’s ‘best interest’

Governor on new bill, Ken Mehlman and gay GOP state leader

April 12, 2013 | 5 Comments

French Senate approves same-sex marriage, adoption bill

Measure returns to the National Assembly next week for a final vote

April 12, 2013 | 4 Comments

Del. lawmaker introduces same-sex marriage bill

New Castle County Democrat sponsored state's civil unions measure

April 11, 2013 | 5 Comments

LGBT groups take part in D.C. immigration rally

Rea Carey of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force addressed crowd

April 11, 2013 | 4 Comments

Uruguay same-sex marriage bill receives final approval

President José Mujica expected to sign measure.

April 11, 2013 | 2 Comments

Del. same-sex marriage bill to be introduced on Thursday

Elected officials to join advocates at a Wilmington press conference.

April 10, 2013 | 2 Comments

Marriage vote expected in R.I. Senate

Senate President confident of passage; Governor plans to sign

April 10, 2013 | 2 Comments

Okla. lawmakers pass DOMA resolution

Non-binding resolution meant to send message; dems walked out of chamber in protest

April 10, 2013 | 1 Comment

Mont. lawmakers poised to repeal sodomy law

Move comes 10 years after all sodomy laws were found unconstitutional by U.S. Supreme Court

April 10, 2013 | Leave a comment