� � 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. 24

Rick Santorum will outlaw same-sex marriage, Dan Savage 'glitter bombed,' and a new study explains 'gay-dar'

January 24, 2012 | Comments Off

Ecuador President appoints lesbian to cabinet

Closes ex-gay torture clinics in one of first actions as Health Minister

January 23, 2012 | 2 Comments

Wash. has enough votes to pass same-sex marriage bill

As hearings begin on bill, passage and signature is nearly certain

January 23, 2012 | 2 Comments

Christie nominates gay high court justice

Move is a first for a Republican governor, but advocates caution this may not indicate any shift on marriage

January 23, 2012 | 4 Comments

VIDEO | We found love: LGBT success 2008-2011

A moving look at the last four years of LGBT history in the United States by LGBT YouTube advocate Sean Chapin

January 23, 2012 | Comments Off

Fast Five Fix: Jan. 23

Why Newt's marriages are fair game, Newton-John out for marriage, GLAAD cutbacks and more

January 23, 2012 | Comments Off

Fast Five Fix: Jan 20

Grindr hacked, GLAAD Award nominees announced, German soccer boss thinks gay players should come out, and more

January 20, 2012 | 1 Comment

National news in brief: Jan 20

Weekend takes gay critics top prize, NJ lawmaker in hot water for anti-gay tweet, historic candidacy for Fla. trans businesswoman, and progress on many fronts in Illinois

January 19, 2012 | Comments Off

Fast Five Fix: Jan 19

OutFront Colorado is saved, Elmhurst college reveals large LGBT student body makeup, and will there be a marriage vote in Cuba?

January 19, 2012 | Comments Off

Sarvis to leave SLDN, national search begins

Group played key role in 'Don't Ask' repeal fight

January 18, 2012 | 1 Comment