The latest LGBT political news and analysis from Chris Johnson and the team at the Washington Blade. LGBT politics, policy, election news, campaigns, legislation, litigation, strategy and more.

Gay judicial nominee confirmed to Oregon federal court

McShane becomes sixth openly gay person to serve on federal bench

May 21, 2013 | Leave a comment

Sally Ride to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

White House designates 10 LGBT officials as 'Harvey Milk Champions of Change'

May 20, 2013 | Leave a comment

‘Love Song’ singer to headline LGBT DNC gala

Bareilles joins Jason Collins, Michelle Obama for annual event

May 20, 2013 | Leave a comment

Dems seeking to delay gay-inclusive immigration reform?

LGBT groups seek White House response to 'alarming' report

May 18, 2013 | 5 Comments

U.S. ambassador to U.N. observes IDAHO

'Human rights are universal and must be protected for all'

May 17, 2013 | 1 Comment

Former Obama official calls for ENDA executive order

Gay ex-USAID staffer says president should build on his pro-LGBT record

May 17, 2013 | 3 Comments

Schumer receives 6,500 names calling for gay-inclusive reform

N.Y. senator is lone committee Dem to withhold support for inclusive bill

May 16, 2013 | 4 Comments

Gay GOP former congressman to marry on Saturday

Kolbe to marry partner in private D.C. ceremony

May 16, 2013 | 11 Comments

10 years later, another Supreme wait

Attorneys for landmark gay rights cases compare their significance to pending lawsuits

May 15, 2013 | 1 Comment

Eyes on Schumer in push for gay-inclusive immigration bill

N.Y. senator won't commit support; Hatch urges Leahy to withhold amendments

May 10, 2013 | Leave a comment