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.

LGBT-inclusive national suicide strategy unveiled

Discriminatory laws, 'minority stress' shown to contribute to LGBT suicide rate

September 10, 2012 | 4 Comments

House Dems intercede on behalf of N.Y. widow against DOMA

Record number of lawmakers sign brief against anti-gay law

September 7, 2012 | 2 Comments

DNC 2012: LGBT delegates greeted by Jill Biden, Rep. Frank

Second Caucus meeting focuses on ‘energizing base’

September 7, 2012 | 5 Comments

DNC 2012: Obama makes his case for second term

Multiple nods to LGBT community during acceptance speech

September 7, 2012 | 4 Comments

DNC 2012: Gay speakers, issues take center stage on final night

Prime speaking slots for Frank, Baldwin, Zach Wahls

September 6, 2012 | 2 Comments

DNC 2012: R.I. guv says primary race ‘pivotal’ for marriage equality

Chafee says lesbian candidate's victory would send 'broad message'

September 6, 2012 | Comments Off

DNC 2012: Clinton delivers rousing speech at convention

Defends Obama on economy, attacks Romney

September 6, 2012 | 2 Comments

DNC 2012: First lady urges LGBT supporters to step up campaign efforts

Michelle Obama speaks at HRC, Victory Fund luncheon

September 5, 2012 | 2 Comments

Gay man seeks to become Delaware’s next insurance commissioner

Crane could become state’s first openly gay statewide elected official

September 5, 2012 | 3 Comments

DNC 2012: Gay speakers, issues pervade convention

Delegates approve platform backing marriage equality

September 5, 2012 | 8 Comments