GOP lieutenant gubernatorial candidate once described gay men as pedophiles.
Move prompts new calls for Pentagon to enact protections for gay service members
Advocates say vote measure has enough votes to pass in House.
Democratic leader looks to VAWA as way to move LGBT anti-bias bill
Washington Blade Editor Kevin Naff among trip participants
Russian LGBT rights advocate dismissed comments
Senate Dems united in support of legislation
Former DNC chair ahead by double digits in new poll
New Yorker contributed to Gay City News, Village Voice
Pryor, Manchin only Democrats who haven't announced support for bill
