� � 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

Hamburger Mary’s debuts ‘hate free’ sandwich

A local franchise of the gay-friendly restaurant chain, Hamburger Mary’s, is introducing a 'hate free' southern-style chicken sandwich

August 14, 2012 | Comments Off

Fast Five Fix: August 13

Australia moves closer on same-sex marriage, Army's first openly gay general, trans pilots get a break, Iceland Capital's mayor drags for Pussy Riot, & more

August 13, 2012 | Comments Off

Vote now for the BEST of GAY DC!

You chose the nominees, now it's time to vote for the best in the Blade's 11th annual Best of Gay DC contest.

August 10, 2012 | Comments Off

Fast Five Fix: August 10

Madonna risks arrest for Russian gays, Catholics can now wear condoms (except the gay ones), Baldwin pulls ahead in latest poll and more

August 10, 2012 | 1 Comment

Fast Five Fix: August 7

Levi Johnston thinks Bristol needs parenting classes, Elton John slams Madonna again, boycott Amway and buycott Starbucks today, and Mika says 'Yup, I am.'

August 7, 2012 | 1 Comment

Michigan LGBT leaders on ‘hunger strike’

Director of Detroit's LGBT center joins leaders of LGBT community centers in Kalamazoo, Benton Harbor, Midland and Grand Rapids in rotating 24-hour shifts

August 6, 2012 | 1 Comment

Former HRC staffer faces primary in Mich.

Winner of Tuesday’s primary will go on to challenge embattled one-time Tea Party favorite incumbent Rep. Justin Amash in November

August 6, 2012 | 2 Comments

Prop 8 case appealed to Supreme Court

Petition asks the high court to specifically review whether or not Prop 8 violates the Equal Protection clause of the 14th Amendment

August 6, 2012 | 1 Comment

Fast Five Fix: August 6

Tasmania may get marriage this year, Olympic homophobia, Vietnam's first pride, HRC's money bomb, and nothing about Chick-fil-A

August 6, 2012 | 1 Comment

Fast Five Fix: August 1

While Dems are totally into it, will Vietnam get marriage equality nation-wide before us, or will — as Pat Robertson predict — the Dems fall apart first?

August 1, 2012 | Comments Off