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 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

Will Obama include ENDA in State of the Union?

Move would echo Clinton's 1999 speech before Congress

February 7, 2013 | 5 Comments

Carney questioned on Boy Scouts, benefits for gay troops

White House spokesperson defers to earlier stated comments

February 6, 2013 | 1 Comment

Berry passed over for role as interior secretary

OPM director would have been first out Cabinet official

February 6, 2013 | 3 Comments

Gay Fla. lawmaker seeks to advance LGBT issues

Joe Saunders represents portions of Orange County in Tallahassee

February 6, 2013 | 2 Comments

LGBT immigration group takes part in White House meeting

Group seeks to aid bi-national couples as issue moves to the spotlight

February 5, 2013 | 3 Comments

Pentagon to extend partner benefits to gay troops

Panetta expected to announce changes this week

February 5, 2013 | 6 Comments

Nadler to reintroduce immigration bill on Tuesday

Bill supporting bi-national couples to have bipartisan support

February 4, 2013 | Comments Off

Mormons, religious groups file brief in support of Prop 8

Brief says supporters' religious views shouldn't invalidate measure

February 4, 2013 | 4 Comments

Obama says Boy Scouts should admit gays

President speaks out as organization expected to vote

February 3, 2013 | 5 Comments