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 campaigns in Va. on LGBT-inclusive vision

President coins 'Romnesia' to describe GOP nominee's shift in positions

October 19, 2012 | 1 Comment

BREAKING: Second Circuit latest to strike down DOMA

Anti-gay law ruled unconstitutional in 2-1 decision

October 18, 2012 | 4 Comments

D.C. gays mobilize to re-elect Obama

Supporters traveling to help in Colorado, Virginia, Ohio

October 18, 2012 | 2 Comments

LGBT issues again absent from prez debate

Invigorated Obama takes on Romney in spirited town hall

October 17, 2012 | 4 Comments

Boehner maxes out $1.5 mil cost cap for DOMA defense

Dems decry continued support for anti-gay law as 'unconscionable'

October 16, 2012 | 7 Comments

Arlen Specter hailed as pro-gay moderate

Voted for DOMA, but later came out against anti-gay law

October 15, 2012 | 1 Comment

New committee to advocate for LGBT-inclusion in U.S. Census

31-member panel includes experts on LGBT issues

October 12, 2012 | 2 Comments

Gay GOP group ad features image of U.S. ambassador’s corpse

Broward Log Cabin Republican Club of Florida ad sparked outrage

October 12, 2012 | 8 Comments

Biden, Ryan offer contrasting views on role of faith

No. 2 on party tickets draw contrast in vice presidential debate

October 12, 2012 | 3 Comments

U.S. senators from Maine neutral on marriage ballot initiative

Republican senators known for pro-gay support

October 11, 2012 | 5 Comments