Aditi Hardikar handled LGBT issues for DNC, president's inaugural committee
Other factors responsible for Democratic drubbing
Gay Republican plagued by accusations of sexual harassment
Court determines state officials adequately represent interests of anti-gay church
Clinton-appointed judge rules against ban already stricken down by state court
New policy unveiled at White House event to strengthen hate crimes protections
In 2-1 decision, panel determines laws in Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee and Kentucky are constitutional
State officials appeal ruling to state Supreme Court
Gay Republican sought to oust pro-LGBT Democratic incumbent
Gay gubernatorial candidate loses to Tea Party incumbent