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.

Casey backs same-sex marriage

Only eight Senate Democrats have yet to publicly endorse nuptials for gays and lesbians

April 1, 2013 | 3 Comments

Medicare asked to review ban on gender reassignment surgery

Anti-trans policy established in 1981

April 1, 2013 | 3 Comments

Flake: ‘Inevitable’ a GOP prez hopeful will back marriage equality

But Ariz. senator says opposition to gay nuptials won't change

March 31, 2013 | 4 Comments

Mixed reaction over Verrilli’s Prop 8 arguments

U.S. gov't attorney doesn't call for nationwide ruling in favor of marriage

March 29, 2013 | Comments Off

White House won’t make predictions on Supreme Court

Earnest dodges on nationwide ruling for marriage equality

March 28, 2013 | Comments Off

HISTORIC: Supreme Court hears arguments on DOMA

Issues of standing, discrimination against gays dominate hearing

March 27, 2013 | 1 Comment

HISTORIC: Supreme Court hears oral arguments on Prop 8

Standing issues make up considerable portion of questioning at court hearing

March 26, 2013 | 1 Comment

Warner comes out in support of marriage equality

Virginia senator calls marriage equality 'the fair and right thing to do'

March 25, 2013 | Comments Off

McCaskill latest to back same-sex marriage

Mo. senator says supporting same-sex marriage 'is simply the right thing to do'

March 24, 2013 | Comments Off

Another round for Prop 8 in Calif. state court?

Anti-gay groups call for additional input, but legal experts say it's unlikely

March 22, 2013 | Comments Off