� � 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

Dan Choi to use Washington Blade video in defense today

Blade captured arrest of 13 activists handcuffed to the White House fence; video will appear at today's trial

August 29, 2011 | 2 Comments

Gay candidate wins Virginia Senate primary

Ebbin likely next state senator from 30th District

August 23, 2011 | 3 Comments

Sens. Brown, Collins to attend Log Cabin end of “Don’t Ask” celebration

National gala dinner to coincide with official repeal day; group honor legislators

August 22, 2011 | 3 Comments

Feingold out; door open for Baldwin Senate run

With Feingold confirming he will not be seeking the Wisconsin U.S. Senate seat set to open in 2012, Rep. Tammy Baldwin is the early favorite to win the Dem. primary

August 19, 2011 | 4 Comments

Will Dems embrace marriage in platform?

Renewed debate over LGBT issues as parties prepare for 2012 conventions

August 18, 2011 | 3 Comments

Anti-gay Indiana politician offered $80 to teen male escort

Long time gay foe has been accused of gay affairs before; offered iPad, Blackberry to silence accuser

August 12, 2011 | 7 Comments

At Iowa Republican debate, some LGBT progress; some entrenchment

Grappling many issues last night in Iowa, the Republican contenders showed little support for LGBT rights.

August 12, 2011 | 5 Comments

Tight Senate race for gay Virginia candidate

Del. Ebbin second in fundraising in expensive campaign

August 11, 2011 | Comments Off

National average stable; CDC finds HIV infection increasing in young gay, bisexual men

The CDC report offers hope for the general population, frustration for LGBT community and people of color.

August 3, 2011 | 2 Comments

Anti-gay AFTAH tax-exempt status yanked

Long-time SPLC Hate Group loses tax-exempt status by failing to file IRS paperwork

August 1, 2011 | Comments Off