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.

Mixed reviews for Obama’s State of the Union address

Speech mentions benefits for gay troops, but no overt call to pass ENDA

February 13, 2013 | 3 Comments

Senate passes LGBT-inclusive domestic violence bill

Advocates hail bipartisan vote; measure heads to House

February 12, 2013 | 6 Comments

Harkin promises to move ENDA this year

Action on legislation would build off Senate hearing

February 12, 2013 | 1 Comment

Biden: ‘Wait and see’ on gay couples in immigration reform

Vice President says administration 'made it clear' it should be done

February 11, 2013 | 2 Comments

Advocates urge Obama to issue ENDA executive order

GetEQUAL members gathered outside the White House ahead of Tuesday’s State of the Union

February 10, 2013 | 2 Comments

Lesbian guardsman who fought DOMA dies of cancer

Morgan was plaintiff in litigation against anti-gay law

February 10, 2013 | 9 Comments

Gay judicial nominees face confirmation hearing Wednesday

McShane, Quiñones to testify before Senate

February 10, 2013 | 1 Comment

Lesbian facing separation to attend State of the Union

Md. woman whose Peruvian partner faces deportation receives ticket from Rep. Nadler

February 8, 2013 | 2 Comments

Senate GOP urges Supreme Court to uphold DOMA

Brief says anti-gay law removes 'incentive' for states to legalize same-sex marriage

February 8, 2013 | 12 Comments

Obama names gay attorney to fed’l appeals court

Hughes would be first-ever out person to sit on appellate court

February 7, 2013 | 2 Comments