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.

HIV groups praise Obama for 2013 budget request

Domestic programs see increase, but research and int'l efforts cut

February 16, 2012 | 2 Comments

EXCLUSIVE: Connolly to co-sponsor adoption anti-bias bill

Va. lawmaker denounces GOP moves against gay parents, abortion

February 16, 2012 | 4 Comments

Warner denounces Va. anti-gay adoption bill

Centrist senator calls legislation 'mean spirited' and 'wrong'

February 15, 2012 | 1 Comment

The next champion of LGBT workplace rights?

Shiu would enforce ENDA-like executive order for federal contractors

February 15, 2012 | 1 Comment

Santorum: Bill signing not ‘final word’ on Wash. marriage

Protestors denounce candidate, tazed by police officers

February 14, 2012 | 2 Comments

Washington Gov. Gregoire signs marriage law

Seventh state to legalize gay nuptials

February 13, 2012 | 5 Comments

Romney touts work against marriage equality as Mass. guv

'We fought hard and prevented Massachusetts from becoming the Las Vegas of gay marriage'

February 10, 2012 | 7 Comments

Obama raises $1.4 million at D.C. LGBT fundraiser

Around 40 supporters attend campaign event with POTUS and Sebelius

February 9, 2012 | 6 Comments

Lesbian guardsman calls on Boehner to drop DOMA defense

Cancer patient fears she may not 'have the time to wait'

February 9, 2012 | 6 Comments

Gay House, Senate candidates running strong

Numbers show Baldwin, others winning fundraising battles

February 8, 2012 | 1 Comment