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.

Defense budget bill includes ‘conscience’ provision

Rep. Smith says language watered-down to have no substantive impact

December 18, 2012 | 7 Comments

Inouye remembered as ‘beacon of hope’ for LGBT people

Hawaii senator was among 14 to vote against DOMA

December 17, 2012 | Comments Off

Supreme Court sets briefing schedule for DOMA lawsuit

First briefs are due Jan. 22

December 14, 2012 | 3 Comments

ALERT: Defense budget may include anti-gay provision

House GOP pushing clause that some fear could lead to harassment of gay service members

December 14, 2012 | 29 Comments

House GOP agrees to $500K hike in cost cap to defend DOMA

Boehner pledges to continue defending anti-gay law in court

December 13, 2012 | 6 Comments

Baldwin assigned to key Senate panels for LGBT issues

Committees have jurisdiction over ENDA, anti-bullying bills

December 12, 2012 | 1 Comment

5 questions as Supreme Court considers marriage

Justices poised to issue most significant rulings on gay rights

December 12, 2012 | 8 Comments

White House mum on Prop 8 case

Carney defers questions to Justice Department

December 11, 2012 | Comments Off

54 groups call on Obama to take action for bi-national couples

Letter asks DHS to place on hold marriage-based green card applications

December 10, 2012 | 1 Comment

Tenn. activists rally for ENDA executive order

Sanders faults nat'l groups for not providing strategy

December 10, 2012 | 2 Comments