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.

DOMA ruled unconstitutional in Calif. employee case

Federal court also strikes down portion of U.S. tax code

May 25, 2012 | 17 Comments

Senate panel leaves out anti-gay provisions from defense bill

Conference will likely determine whether language will be found in final bill

May 24, 2012 | 1 Comment

Obama campaign launches initiative to reach out to LGBT voters

Community urged not to 'sit on the sidelines'

May 24, 2012 | Comments Off

Obama campaign courts LGBT support

Donors large and small respond to marriage support

May 24, 2012 | 3 Comments

ExxonMobil to consider barring anti-LGBT job discrimination

Resolution pushed by N.Y. official not likely to succeed: sources

May 23, 2012 | 5 Comments

White House Pride reception set for June 15

Event marks fourth time White House has held celebration

May 22, 2012 | Comments Off

NAACP approves resolution endorsing marriage equality

103-year old civil rights group joins President in supporting same-sex marriage

May 19, 2012 | 3 Comments

House OKs defense bill with anti-gay provisions

Bill would prohibit same-sex weddings, allow personnel to harass gay colleagues

May 18, 2012 | 3 Comments

DOJ finalizes rule to protect LGBT inmates against prison rape

Memo says immigration detention facilities will have to follow suit

May 18, 2012 | 3 Comments

Experts debate impact of Obama’s marriage support

Examining social, political and legal implications of announcement

May 17, 2012 | Comments Off