� � 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

Singer George Michael condition ‘bad’ after pneumonia hospitalization

80s icon cancels remaining dates of European 'Symphonica' tour as conflicting reports emerge from Vienna

November 26, 2011 | Comments Off

National news in brief: November 25

First Texas GOP elected comes out, Calif. may fight another ballot initiative, gay crack downs in Russia, and more

November 23, 2011 | Comments Off

Think you have what it takes to run HRC?

LGBT rights movement's biggest player posts the job description for its top spot

November 22, 2011 | Comments Off

Socarides, Eleveld leaving Equality Matters

Media watchdog loses top staff less than a year after high-profile debut

November 22, 2011 | 2 Comments

Riot Act Gaylarious occupies D.C.

Hosts Doucette and Toczynski mistake the protest encampment for a red carpet photo op

November 21, 2011 | Comments Off

Colorado state House Dems pick gay man to lead

Poised to become legislative leader if Democrats flip House in 2012

November 18, 2011 | Comments Off

National news in brief: November 18

Mass. passes law barring gender identity employment discrimination, Catholic Charities ceases providing foster services in Ill., Mich. poised to pass anti-bullying bill

November 17, 2011 | 1 Comment

Victoria Jackson: ‘Muslims kill gays.’

Former SNL cast member goes after Muslims and gays in pilot for new conservative woman talk show

November 17, 2011 | Comments Off

Security officer clearing Occupy Wall Street park calls veteran anti-gay epithet

strong language is considered by many to be offensive

November 16, 2011 | 4 Comments

Blaze destroys Fire Island landmark

Pavilion was Fire Island Pine's premier night club.

November 15, 2011 | Comments Off