� � 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. 9

A daily jolt of LGBT news including a proposed gay ban in Russia, Archie's gay friend marries, and something fun to do in DC Tues.

January 9, 2012 | Comments Off

Takei, Aiken compete to be next Trump ‘Apprentice’

Also appearing are several prominent LGBT allies, outspoken celebrities; several LGBT and AIDS charities to benefit

January 6, 2012 | 2 Comments

National news in brief: Jan. 6

Washington Guv. supports marriage rights, Johnny Weir reveals New Years wedding, Gay Games group sees more conflict

January 4, 2012 | Comments Off

Davis to stay on as permanent Executive Director of National Stonewall Dems

Fresh face at Stonewall became interim Director after the resignation of Michael Mitchell in October

January 4, 2012 | 2 Comments

Anti-homophobia candidate to return as first female Prime Minister of Jamaica

Says she would not be opposed to appointing LGBT cabinet members

January 4, 2012 | Comments Off

Blade’s Johnson interviewed by Google Politics about Iowa Caucuses

Breaks down each of the GOP candidates' LGBT pros and cons on video chat

January 3, 2012 | Comments Off

Irish PSA: Stand up to homophobic bullying

Powerful video challenges young people to stop ignoring LGBT harassment

January 2, 2012 | 1 Comment

Chicago’s Cardinal George: gays ‘invited obvious comparison’ with K.K.K.

Growing calls for resignation may lead to rare backtracking on LGBT issues by historically anti-gay leader

December 28, 2011 | 7 Comments

Portland’s Just Out LGBT newspaper shuts doors

Last major gay newspaper in Oregon's largest city not expected to continue publication online

December 26, 2011 | 4 Comments

Chicago Cardinal George backs away from gay ‘Ku Klux Klan’ comment

May resign after 75th birthday next month

December 26, 2011 | 6 Comments