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.

Murkowski backs same-sex marriage

Alaska Republican is third sitting GOP member of the U.S. Senate to back issue

June 19, 2013 | Leave a comment

Rockefeller to become 52nd ENDA sponsor: source

Anti-bias bill has more supporters than any other LGBT bill in history

June 19, 2013 | Leave a comment

Baldwin delivers stirring Pride speech

Lesbian senator speaks before LGBT DOJ employees

June 18, 2013 | Leave a comment

Hagel to speak at Pentagon Pride event set for June 25

Jarrett to appear alongside defense secretary to honor gay service members

June 17, 2013 | Leave a comment

5 Senate Democrats not sponsoring ENDA

Supporters looking for 60 votes as vote expected this summer

June 17, 2013 | Leave a comment

Carper becomes 51st ENDA sponsor

Bare majority in U.S. Senate have signed on in support of anti-LGBT job bias bill

June 17, 2013 | Leave a comment

Pride celebrations arrive as nation awaits marriage rulings

Supreme Court expected to decide DOMA, Prop 8 cases this month

June 17, 2013 | 1 Comment

Gabriel Gomez endorses ENDA

GOP candidate says he opposes discrimination of any kind, but marriage is a state issue

June 15, 2013 | 2 Comments

Gay men nominated as U.S. ambassadors to Europe

Gifford tapped for post in Denmark; Costos in Spain

June 14, 2013 | 1 Comment

Reid becomes 50th ENDA sponsor

Legislation tied 'Don't Ask' repeal bill in 2010 for number of co-sponsors

June 14, 2013 | Leave a comment