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.

Shaheen reintroduces bill barring anti-LGBT bias in juror selection

Legislation has bipartisan support upon introduction

January 28, 2013 | 1 Comment

Obama addresses ‘Creating Change’ through video message

'Change has always come from ordinary Americans'

January 27, 2013 | Comments Off

Court attorney argues House GOP can’t defend DOMA

Jackson also asserts justices lack standing to hear case

January 25, 2013 | Comments Off

White House: Gay troops benefits issue has Obama’s attention

President aware of the need 'to ensure that proper benefits are provided'

January 25, 2013 | 4 Comments

Anti-gay briefs ‘mischaracterized’ study

Child Trends says its research doesn't pertain to same-sex parents

January 25, 2013 | 13 Comments

DOD faces renewed calls to extend benefits to gay troops

Rep. Schiff circulates letter among U.S. House members

January 24, 2013 | 6 Comments

Anti-gay groups file Prop 8, DOMA briefs

Attorneys cite inability of gay couples to procreate

January 24, 2013 | 6 Comments

Will Obama include gay couples in immigration reform?

White House sounds amenable, but divided Congress an obstacle

January 23, 2013 | 7 Comments

Gays just wanted to have fun at HRC ball

LGBT advocates, buoyed by inaugural speech, celebrate 2nd term

January 22, 2013 | 2 Comments

White House still says marriage not a federal issue

Despite inaugural speech, Carney says Obama wants decision left to the states

January 22, 2013 | 12 Comments