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.

HHS expands hospital visitation rights for gay couples

Patients may designate visitors during hospital stay

September 7, 2011 | 4 Comments

Will Obama’s jobs speech be LGBT-inclusive?

Legalized discrimination persists, ENDA frozen

September 6, 2011 | 3 Comments

Baldwin announces bid for U.S. Senate

Wisconsin lawmaker would be first openly gay senator

September 6, 2011 | Comments Off

White House website could be used to petition Obama on LGBT issues

Petition reaching 5,000 signatures within 30 days will be sent to policy makers

September 1, 2011 | 4 Comments

Gay staffers take key roles in Obama campaign

From finance to digital initiatives, supporters working to win second term

September 1, 2011 | 4 Comments

Choi trial halted after challenge to judge’s ruling

Preliminary evidence shows ‘vindictive prosecution’

September 1, 2011 | 14 Comments

Scott Brown, Mitt Romney spokesman behind offensive Twitter account

Brown refused to participate in anti-suicide video series; spokesman turned incident into controversial Twitter joke using pseudonym

September 1, 2011 | 2 Comments

Federal funds used to support anti-gay efforts in Iowa

$2.2 million aided group's marriage campaign

August 29, 2011 | 7 Comments

Perry signs anti-gay marriage pledge

NOM praises Texas guv as 'marriage champion'

August 26, 2011 | 8 Comments

Bi-national couples await relief under Obama policy change

New hope, as immigration enforcement shifts focus

August 24, 2011 | 5 Comments