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.

Pentagon: Chaplains may officiate over same-sex weddings

Guidance also allows base facilities use for same-sex weddings

September 30, 2011 | 2 Comments

Hagan agrees to co-sponsor ENDA

Support from N.C. senator means legislation has 41 co-sponsors

September 29, 2011 | 1 Comment

Obama’s HRC speech unknown to Carney

W.H. spox says 'Don't Ask' repeal 'worth discussing'

September 29, 2011 | 1 Comment

Appeals court dismisses ‘Don’t Ask’ litigation as moot

Order vacates injunction against military's gay ban

September 29, 2011 | 1 Comment

Gay judicial nominee to face Senate hearing Tuesday

Fitzgerald fourth out judicial nominee from Obama

September 29, 2011 | Comments Off

Obama talks DOMA, bullying at Latino roundtable

POTUS says courts best path to bring DOMA to an end

September 28, 2011 | 1 Comment

High hopes for Obama’s speech to HRC

Some want president to endorse marriage, denounce N.C. and Minn. anti-gay initiatives

September 28, 2011 | 5 Comments

2010 Census count of gay couples is reduced

Agency now says 131,729 married same-sex couples in U.S.

September 28, 2011 | 1 Comment

Lawmakers seek added protections for bi-national gay couples

69 Democrats want LGBT families included in immigration policy

September 27, 2011 | 6 Comments

House Dems renew request for DOMA briefing

Lawmakers question arguments in favor of anti-gay law

September 26, 2011 | 7 Comments