� � Phil Reese is the Manager of Digital Initiatives and web editor at the Washington Blade. Before coming to the Blade in 2011, Reese contributed to a number of both web and print publications around the nation, and co-hosted the only weekly LGBT politics roundtable show, Same Sex Sunday, which was available for download via podcast. Reese received his Masters of Library and Information Science for the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and his Bachelor's degree in English and Communication from Central Michigan University. He is a Detroit native, and has been following stories related to leaders of the LGBT community and its advocacy organizations for over 10 years. Google

Gay former U-M student president wins harassment case

Jury finds for Armstrong on all accounts, orders 'stalker' former state assistant attorney general Shirvell to pay $4.5 million

August 17, 2012 | 2 Comments

Fast Five Fix: August 17

Youths protest DC government on behalf of trans community today, Aussie Olympic hunk comes out as HIV+, Pussy Riot rallies and more

August 17, 2012 | Comments Off

Freedom to Marry invests $3 million in campaigns

Freedom to Marry refused to get involved in the effort to fight Maryland's ballot initiative

August 15, 2012 | 3 Comments

Texas LGBT lawmaker identifies as pansexual

“During the campaign if I had identified as pansexual, I would have overwhelmed everyone,” Gonzalez told the Dallas Voice

August 15, 2012 | Comments Off

Army promotes first gay general

“[P]articipating with family in traditional ceremonies such as the promotion is both common and expected of a leader,” Smith told the Times in a statement

August 15, 2012 | 4 Comments

Is reconciliation possible for minority journalist convention?

After black journalist group quits coalition, and gay journalist group joins, accusations of homophobia may mar chances of true ‘unity.’

August 15, 2012 | Comments Off

Fast Five Fix: August 15

Ten out Olympians take home medals, trans man wins Big Brother UK, REI wants same-sex couples to marry, and more

August 15, 2012 | 1 Comment

Lawsuit challenges ban on DP benefits

ACLU filed in federal court this week alleging the Michigan state ban on public employee domestic partner benefits discriminates against same-sex couples

August 14, 2012 | Comments Off

Poll: marriage hasn’t hurt Obama with black voters

Black voters not only rank same-sex marriage as a low-priority issue, but also that a solid majority actually approve of the president’s position

August 14, 2012 | Comments Off

‘House Hunters’ features gay bi-national couple

Immigration Equality uses episode to call attention to harm paid by Defense of Marriage Act

August 14, 2012 | 2 Comments