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.

Obama says Boy Scouts should admit gays

President speaks out as organization expected to vote

February 3, 2013 | 5 Comments

Tisei won’t seek U.S. Senate seat

Gay Republican says 'timing is simply not right'

February 3, 2013 | 1 Comment

Tisei mulling bid for U.S. Senate seat in Massachusetts

Gay Republican failed in his bid to unseat Dem from U.S. House seat

February 1, 2013 | 1 Comment

Hagel fails to impress some LGBT advocates

White House defers LGBT military policy questions to testimony

February 1, 2013 | 2 Comments

Anti-gay groups speak out in Prop 8, DOMA briefs

'Gov't should not put its seal of approval on that unholy union'

January 31, 2013 | 2 Comments

Hagel pledges to move ‘expeditiously’ on benefits for gay troops

Defense secretary nominee addresses ongoing Pentagon review

January 31, 2013 | 1 Comment

Frank ‘troubled’ by process of naming interim senator

Gay former lawmaker passed over for role

January 30, 2013 | 8 Comments

Frank passed over as interim U.S. senator

Mass. guv taps former staffer for temporary role

January 30, 2013 | 1 Comment

McCain warns against ‘social issues’ in immigration reform

'Gang of Eight' senators say gay inclusion not yet discussed

January 30, 2013 | 4 Comments

Obama unveils LGBT-inclusive immigration plan

Proposal 'treats same-sex families as families'

January 29, 2013 | 1 Comment