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.

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

Romney’s veep options, from bad to worse

Five potential candidates have records hostile to LGBT rights

June 28, 2012 | 2 Comments

White House to unveil report on int’l LGBT efforts

U.S. agencies at work six months after Clinton's high-profile speech

June 27, 2012 | 1 Comment

Gay troops tell personal stories at Pentagon Pride

Event marks first such celebration since 'Don't Ask' repeal

June 26, 2012 | 3 Comments

Mullen to headline event celebrating end to ‘Don’t Ask’

Former defense official key to effort in lifting gay ban

June 21, 2012 | Comments Off