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.

Brewer asks Supreme Court to reverse Ariz. DP benefits

Petition seeks to overturn injunction against anti-gay law

July 8, 2012 | 1 Comment

Barney Frank marries longtime partner

Lawmaker becomes first member of Congress in same-sex marriage

July 8, 2012 | Comments Off

Court rejects challenge to N.Y. marriage law

Judges reject arguments that Cuomo, senators unlawfully met behind closed doors

July 6, 2012 | 2 Comments

What’s next for health care reform?

After court ruling, focus turns to state plans for Medicaid

July 5, 2012 | Comments Off

DOJ asks Supreme Court to hear DOMA cases

Administration wants high court to "authoritatively" decide anti-gay law's constitutionality

July 4, 2012 | 3 Comments

Will Obama speak at Int’l AIDS conference?

President hasn’t yet responded to invitation to attend

July 3, 2012 | 3 Comments

BREAKING: Boehner appeals DOMA cases to Supreme Court

Appeals court found anti-gay law unconstitutional

June 29, 2012 | 28 Comments

Gay Republican Fred Karger ends presidential campaign

Karger claimed no delegates in presidential bid

June 29, 2012 | 3 Comments

Members of Congress launch anti-bullying caucus

Lawmakers pledge to pass legislation barring student harassment

June 29, 2012 | Comments Off

In their own words

Romney’s potential VP candidates talk LGBT rights

June 28, 2012 | 1 Comment