� � 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

Lesbian political action committee forms

Group includes actress Jane Lynch, tennis legend Billie Jean King, lesbian Chicago Cubs co-owner Laura Ricketts, Urvashi Vaid and Sarah Schmidt

July 16, 2012 | 1 Comment

Victory Fund Harvard program gets $800,000 boost

“So much is at stake for the next wave of LGBT leaders, and the Leadership Fellows program reflects this pivotal period,”

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Maine poll shows majority support for marriage

Likely Maine voters support extending marriage rights to same-sex couples 57 to 35 percent in a new poll.

July 16, 2012 | 1 Comment

Episcopal Church OKs gay nuptials, trans ministers

“This is a great day for the Episcopal Church and people of faith everywhere,”

July 16, 2012 | 1 Comment

Fast Five Fix: July 16

Target gives Frank Ocean the cold shoulder, an openly gay civil rights pioneer passes, gay rights EU entry criterion, Netherlands offers gays asylum, and NEW MADONNA!

July 16, 2012 | Comments Off

Fast Five Fix: July 13

Jon Voight jumps in to defend Brad Pitt's mom over anti-gay screed, Anderson Cooper might be marrying, Kirk Cameron won't like that because he is now on NOM's payroll, and more!

July 13, 2012 | Comments Off

Fast Five Fix: July 11

Queer/trans Bollywood film takes Bangladesh by storm, Calvin Klein turned his ex straight, Canada wins in number of out gays per capita, and Frank Ocean's new song is going to be your new fav

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Fast Five Fix: July 10

Time for your morning pick-me-up: marriage news, Bowie moves like Jagger, Argentinian ID laws, North Carolina domestic partners, and cupcake ATMs!

July 10, 2012 | Comments Off

Fast Five Fix: July 9

Rep. Frank gets married, Episcopal Church moves closer to blessing gay unions, Google wants to end LGBT criminalization around the globe, and more

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Fast five fix: July 6

Does Frank Ocean's coming out make Tyler the Creator any less homophobic? Also Diana King comes out, an arrest in a Texas marriage license office, and more

July 6, 2012 | Comments Off