� � 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

God says: It Getteth Better

Creators of 'God memoir' get creative with their 'It Gets Better' video

October 20, 2011 | Comments Off

ABC News reporter comes out while reporting on Quinto

quite possibly the most casual coming out on T.V. Ever.

October 17, 2011 | 2 Comments

N.Y. protesters see importance of LGBT economic issues

As demonstrations spread, so does gay visibility in movement

October 13, 2011 | 1 Comment

Remembering Frank Kameny

Friends, colleagues share thoughts on pioneering activist’s life and legacy

October 13, 2011 | 3 Comments

Longtime LGBT activist Paula Ettelbrick passes away

Legal expert and mother taught law, held many prominent positions in the movement

October 7, 2011 | 2 Comments

News Channel 8: Washington Blade’s photo archive traces gay community

News Channel 8 on the new Washington Blade photo archives

October 7, 2011 | Comments Off

Teaching LGBT history

When it comes to counting the contributions of LGBT people to society, one month is hardly enough

October 3, 2011 | Comments Off

Police Log: September 30

Incidents reported to the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department’s Gay & Lesbian Liaison Unit.

September 28, 2011 | 1 Comment

‘L-Word’ star claims gay discrimination on Southwest Airlines

Leisha Hailey allegedly "booted" from flight for kissing girlfriend

September 26, 2011 | 1 Comment

GOProud calls Social Security a ‘Ponzi scheme’ for gays

Paying for benefits we're 'prevented from taking advantage of'

September 22, 2011 | 4 Comments