� � 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

Fast Five Fix: Jan 30

San Diego may get a gay mayor, Russian airline breaks up one marriage to force another sham marriage, and Madonna!

January 30, 2012 | Comments Off

VIDEO | Al Franken on marriage rights for same-sex couples

Democratic Minn. Senator joins HRC's 'Americans for Marriage Equality Campaign'

January 26, 2012 | Comments Off

Fast Five Fix: Jan 26

Indiana senate to "study" marriage, Arkansas paper causes outrage after snubbing gay couples, and more

January 26, 2012 | Comments Off

National news in brief: Jan 27

Anchorage anti-bias measure faces opposition, Boy Scouts join 'no name-calling' week, Minn. court revives marriage case, and more

January 25, 2012 | 1 Comment

Police Log: Jan 27

Incidents investigated by the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department’s Gay & Lesbian Liaison Unit

January 25, 2012 | Comments Off

World news links: Jan. 25

Tel Aviv named world's 'Best Gay City,' British spy agency MI5 named most gay-friendly UK employer, and an Italian bishop calls for recognizing same-sex couples

January 25, 2012 | Comments Off

White House celebrates National Gay-Straight Alliance day

Secretary of Education Arne Duncan put out a special message today for National Gay-Straight Alliance day

January 25, 2012 | Comments Off

Fast Five Fix: Jan. 25

Fred Karger claims discrimination, Pepperdine won't let gays organize, Cynthia Nixon implies 'bisexual' is a dirty word, and more

January 25, 2012 | Comments Off

Md. Rep. Mizeur: You can’t stop us!

Md. Rep. Heather Mizeur is publicizing her address to the Assembly back in March 2011 as the debate for the bill heats up again

January 24, 2012 | 1 Comment

Oscar noms: Who’s in and out for the 84th Academy Awards

Plummer nominated for portrayal of older gay man

January 24, 2012 | 1 Comment