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.

House votes to ban same-sex weddings on military bases

GOP-controlled chamber approves King amendment by 247-166 vote

July 20, 2012 | 9 Comments

OPM to extend health coverage to gay couples’ children

Agency reinterprets definition of 'stepchild' as it pertains to federal workers

July 20, 2012 | 4 Comments

Pressure builds on Dems to include marriage in party platform

Obama campaign issues new statement; 27 House members call for pro-gay plank

July 19, 2012 | Comments Off

Obama vs. Bush: Who’s done more on HIV/AIDS?

Lifting of HIV travel ban initiated by previous administration

July 19, 2012 | 4 Comments

3 advocacy groups seek to raise $3.5 million for Baldwin

Victory Fund, HRC, EMILY's List raising money, awareness for Senate bid

July 18, 2012 | Comments Off

Will Dems include marriage equality in platform?

Several voting members support adding language

July 18, 2012 | 1 Comment

Obama won’t attend Int’l AIDS Conference

President to prepare video message for attendees instead

July 16, 2012 | 5 Comments

N.Y. widow asks Supreme Court to take up DOMA lawsuit

Attorneys cite plaintiff's age as reason for justices to consider case

July 16, 2012 | 1 Comment

Bi-national couple files class-action suit against DOMA

Same-sex couple faces relocation to the Philippines

July 13, 2012 | Comments Off

Ros-Lehtinen is first GOP member of Congress to back marriage equality

Fla. lawmaker co-sponsors DOMA repeal effort

July 13, 2012 | 7 Comments