� � 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

Bond leaves White House for DNC

Gay Deputy Director of White House Office of Public Engagement, Brian Bond, is leaving the Obama administration to become DNC Director of Constituency Outreach.

July 8, 2011 | 1 Comment

GOP Presidential candidate Pawlenty loves gay Gaga anthem

One of the candidates in a crowded G.O.P. field for the Presidential nomination, former Minnesotta Governor Tim Pawlenty takes control of this interview and decides his topic of choice is rising gay icon, Lady Gaga.

July 8, 2011 | Comments Off

New York City sets Sunday Clerk office hours to allow marriages earlier

Same-sex couples looking to marry in New York City will not have to wait until Tuesday, June 26 to make it official; clerk offices will open on Sunday and Judges will be on hand to waive the 24 hour waiting period for licences.

July 7, 2011 | 2 Comments

Connecticut adds gender identity to non-discrimination laws

This October, all workers in Connecticut will be protected from discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

July 7, 2011 | Comments Off

Thousands mobilize against Hong Kong state-sponsored ‘ex-gay’ therapy

American newsmaker, Dan Choi, takes up the cause of ending state support of controversial gay reparative therapy in Hong Kong.

July 6, 2011 | Comments Off

What would you ask the President?

This afternoon The Blade will be asking the President your questions on Twitter

July 6, 2011 | 2 Comments

Dept. of Ed. to force changes at school district over anti-gay bullying suicide

California school district failed to protect Seth Walsh from gender-based harassment under Title IX & Title IV, according to ruling.

July 5, 2011 | Comments Off

Hartzler on banning marriage: “you shouldn’t feel bad.”

Vicky Hartzler explains that a Missouri Constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage did not change the law so "you shouldn't feel bad."

July 5, 2011 | 1 Comment

Governor signs R.I. civil unions bill; some LGBT groups skeptical of bill

After failing to pass a marriage bill earlier this year, Rhode Island's legislature yesterday passed a Civil Unions bill that now awaits the Governor's signature; but some LGBT groups are calling for a veto.

June 30, 2011 | 1 Comment

GOP turns to Log Cabin Director for Finance Committee

Log Cabin Republican's Executive Director, R. Clarke Cooper, has been tapped by the Republican National Committee to sit on the party's Finance Committee

June 30, 2011 | 2 Comments