Police visited Nelson Gandulla Díaz's home on Friday
Independent activists invite U.S. officials to meet with them
Mayor met with Cuban president’s daughter in Havana
Unclear whether president will meet with LGBT advocates
Religious leaders signed declaration during historic meeting in Cuba
LGBT-specific travel options abound throughout 2016
The Washington Blade's top images of the year
Marriage in Ireland, a kinder pope grab headlines
Historic progress met the usual backlash
Petition urges lawmakers to support the issue