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.

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

Chaz Bono to co-host fundraiser for GOP stepmother

Bono Mack has pro-LGBT voting record

October 11, 2012 | 10 Comments

Romney’s debate bounce worries Obama supporters

'Progressives should contemplate what life in Canada might be like'

October 10, 2012 | Comments Off

EXCLUSIVE: Obama administration issues written deportation guidelines

DHS clarifies when LGBT couples are in 'family relationships'

October 9, 2012 | 9 Comments

Bay Buchanan tells gay audience Romney will win

Ignores LGBT issues in speech to GOProud conservatives

October 9, 2012 | 9 Comments