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.

Florida voters elect first openly gay state legislator

David Richardson will represent Miami Beach in Tallahassee

August 15, 2012 | 4 Comments

Meet Baldwin’s opponent: Tommy Thompson

Former Wis. guv wins Republican nomination

August 14, 2012 | 3 Comments

Gay candidate wins Democratic primary in Wis. congressional bid

Pocan wins nomination to run for Baldwin's House seat

August 14, 2012 | 4 Comments

Which Republican will Baldwin face in Wis. Senate race?

GOP competition comes to an end Tuesday

August 13, 2012 | 1 Comment

Dems approve marriage-equality inclusive platform

Next step is approval by delegates in Charlotte

August 11, 2012 | 5 Comments

Romney picks Ryan as running mate

Wisc. lawmaker voted against 'Don't Ask' repeal, opposes marriage equality

August 11, 2012 | 4 Comments

Democratic platform draft language on marriage equality revealed

Plank endorses marriage equality and rejects DOMA

August 9, 2012 | 2 Comments

Hawaii court upholds same-sex marriage ban

Judge cites interest in procreation as reason to ban marriage equality

August 9, 2012 | 3 Comments

McDonnell won’t let lesbian vet testify before GOP platform committee

Spokesperson says participants have already been selected

August 9, 2012 | Comments Off

GOProud disputes Log Cabin’s ‘first’ at GOP convention

Barron says he was 'credentialed' to participate in 2004 platform process

August 9, 2012 | 3 Comments