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.

DOD official chosen as White House LGBT liaison: sources

New LGBT point person comes from the Pentagon

September 23, 2011 | 3 Comments

Ros-Lehtinen becomes first GOP co-sponsor of DOMA repeal

Respect for Marriage Act has a record 125 co-sponsors

September 23, 2011 | Comments Off

Santorum to gay soldier: ‘Don’t Ask’ repeal is ‘tragic’

Gay soldier asks question on LGBT rights at GOP debate

September 22, 2011 | 14 Comments

GOProud calls Social Security a ‘Ponzi scheme’ for gays

Paying for benefits we're 'prevented from taking advantage of'

September 22, 2011 | 4 Comments

New bills target LGBT discrimination in housing

First time bill introduced in Senate

September 22, 2011 | 1 Comment

Obama to keynote HRC annual dinner

POTUS makes second appearance at HRC event

September 21, 2011 | 4 Comments

Obama touts gay rights in U.N. speech

Speech marks first time U.S. President addresses gay rights before General Assembly

September 21, 2011 | 17 Comments

Brown speaks at Log Cabin dinner

Mass. Republican emphasizes vote to repeal 'Don't Ask'

September 21, 2011 | 5 Comments

Demise of ‘Don’t Ask’ celebrated, but questions linger

Pentagon, lawmakers herald end of military's gay ban

September 21, 2011 | 1 Comment

Thompson jumps into Wis. Senate race

Former Wisc. gov. could face Baldwin in general election

September 20, 2011 | 1 Comment