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.

Gay troops challenge DOMA in federal lawsuit

Service members seeks partner benefits from U.S. military

October 27, 2011 | 2 Comments

USAID ‘strongly encourages’ contractors to prohibit LGBT job bias

Policy change isn't mandatory for companies

October 27, 2011 | 1 Comment

New group joins fight against workplace discrimination

Freedom to Work seeks passage of ENDA in two years

October 26, 2011 | 9 Comments

Leahy sets committee action on DOMA repeal for Nov. 3

Bill should easily pass committee

October 25, 2011 | 8 Comments

Gansler predicts Md. marriage bill will pass in 2012

But AG warns of possible referendum

October 25, 2011 | 4 Comments

Cain indicates support for Federal Marriage Amendment

GOP front-runner abandons position that issue should be left to states

October 24, 2011 | 3 Comments

White House mum on Kameny’s death

Obama had previously recognized activist's work

October 21, 2011 | 4 Comments

Senate panel omits bullying bills from education reform

Franken, Casey pledge to bring up measures on floor

October 20, 2011 | 7 Comments

Lesbian activist awarded Presidential Citizens Medal

Langbehn receives second-highest civilian honor

October 20, 2011 | Comments Off

Levin agrees to co-sponsor DOMA repeal

Brings total number of bill supporters to 31

October 20, 2011 | Comments Off