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Son, brother, husband, uncle, bilingual journalist/storyteller from New Hampshire, road warrior
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05/07/2024

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05/07/2024

Here is the digest of my work from the previous two weeks https://mailchi.mp/ae71c003a1c1/michael-k-lavers-week-of-july-1-2024

As always; I continue to welcome any feedback, story ideas and especially exclusive news tips in which you think I may be interested. I also remain available to any media professional who needs a source to discuss global LGBTQI issues.

01/07/2024

Organizers of the annual parade on Sunday cancelled it after pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted it more than three hours after it began. https://www.washingtonblade.com/2024/07/01/toronto-pride-parade-cancelled-after-pro-palestinian-protesters-disrupt-it/ Washington Blade

Protest took place more than three hours after it began.

01/07/2024

South African President on Sunday named MP Steve Letsike, a long-time activist who won a seat in the National Assembly in May, to his Cabinet. https://www.washingtonblade.com/2024/07/01/lesbian-south-african-mp-named-to-countrys-new-cabinet/ Washington Blade

Steve Letsike won a seat in the National Assembly on May 29.

30/06/2024

Enjoying my final hours in before returning to D.C.

29/06/2024

The State Department on Thursday hosted a meeting of activists, administration officials, and diplomats that focused on rights and foreign policy. https://www.washingtonblade.com/2024/06/29/state-department-hosts-meeting-on-lgbtq-rights-and-foreign-policy/ Washington Blade

Event took place before Pride Month reception.

28/06/2024

Congressman Mark Takano is among the more than 20 members of Congress who signed a resolution on Thursday that condemns Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act https://www.washingtonblade.com/2024/06/28/members-of-congress-introduce-resolution-to-condemn-ugandas-anti-homosexuality-act/ Washington Blade

U.S. Reps. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) and Joyce Beatty spearheaded condemnation.

26/06/2024

A group of on Tuesday traveled to the U.S. Capitol and lobbied members of Congress to support rights bills. MoveOn organized the Drag Lobby Day. https://www.washingtonblade.com/2024/06/26/drag-queens-lobby-members-of-congress/ Washington Blade

MoveOn organized Tuesday's Drag Lobby Day.

25/06/2024

Covering a press conference with drag queens who just participated in a drag queen lobby day on Capitol Hill Washington Blade Michael Patrick Key

25/06/2024

Gay U.S. Ambassador to Hungary David Pressman on June 22 marched in the annual Budapest Pride parade. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's government over the last decade has cracked down on rights. https://www.washingtonblade.com/2024/06/24/gay-us-ambassador-to-hungary-marches-in-budapest-pride-parade/ Washington Blade

David Pressman has criticized government's anti-LGBTQ crackdown.

22/06/2024

Steve Letsike, a prominent activist in , on May 29 won a seat in the country's parliament. Washington Blade

Steve Letsike founded Access Chapter 2.

21/06/2024

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21/06/2024

Here is the digest of my work from the previous week https://mailchi.mp/43b186a99183/michael-k-lavers-week-of-june-17-2024

In the meantime; please send me any feedback, story ideas and especially exclusive news tips in which you think I may be interested. I also remain available to any media professionals who need a source to discuss global LGBTQI issues.

21/06/2024

's Supreme Court has struck down Apartheid-era laws that criminalized consensual same-sex sexual relations https://www.washingtonblade.com/2024/06/21/namibian-supreme-court-strikes-down-apartheid-era-so**my-laws/ Washington Blade

Gay activist challenged statutes in 2020.

20/06/2024

U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield on Tuesday during her reception at the U.N. said the community "has shown remarkable bravery and resilience" https://www.washingtonblade.com/2024/06/20/us-ambassador-to-un-lgbtq-community-has-shown-remarkable-bravery-and-resilience/ Washington Blade

Linda Thomas-Greenfield hosted Pride Month reception on Tuesday.

18/06/2024

. Linda Thomas-Greenfield speaks at her annual reception at the U.N.

18/06/2024

EXCLUSIVE: Congressman Robert Garcia in a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and FBI Director Christopher Wray urges them to ensure people are safe during events. https://www.washingtonblade.com/2024/06/18/exclusive-robert-garcia-urges-us-officials-to-protect-lgbtq-people-during-pride-month/ Washington Blade

Gay Calif. congressman sent letter to top authorities on June 12.

18/06/2024

The Thai Senate has given final approval to a bill that will allow same-sex couples to marry in the country. https://www.washingtonblade.com/2024/06/18/thailand-marriage-equality-bill-receives-final-approval/ Washington Blade

Country third jurisdiction in Asia to allow same-sex marriages.

17/06/2024

I am honored to have won a Society of Professional Journalists D.C. Chapter award at last week’s Dateline Awards for my oped on watching the raw footage of Hamas’s against Israel on Oct. 7, a piece that I truly wish I never had to write. Congratulations to my Washington Blade colleagues Meaghan Juba, who also won an award, and to Kathi Wolf for being a finalists.

Society of Professional Journalists recognizes writing, design work.

16/06/2024

Wishing a happy to dads and other father figures out there.

15/06/2024

Wishing my amazing sister Beckie a very happy !

14/06/2024

Here is the digest of my work from the previous week. https://mailchi.mp/8b9aad4eca50/michael-k-lavers-week-of-june-10-2024?e=e07b0c0ccb

I would like to thank Vice President Kamala Harris’s office for inviting me to attend the vice president’s Pride Month reception on Wednesday here in D.C. I would also like to note that I am scheduled to attend U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Pride Month reception in New ...

13/06/2024

Thank you to the for inviting my colleagues and me to this year's reception!

09/06/2024

Had a great time at Capital Pride yesterday. I'll be working at the Washington Blade booth at the festival on Pennsylvania Avenue from 1-3 p.m. Stop by and say hello! MK Lavers

08/06/2024

Happy , !

07/06/2024

At the for the . Thank you for your continued support of Blade fellows!

07/06/2024

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07/06/2024

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06/06/2024

Enjoying a pre- cigar before the weekend's festivities begin.

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Fireworks from Thomas Circle

Brazilian elections

Covering the Brazilian election for the Washington Blade and Los Angeles Blade from Brasília.

Sky Lagoon in #Reykjavik was the perfect respite from the dank Icelandic weather. #Spa #Geothermal #Warm #LagoonSpa #Iceland

Strokkur erupts in #Iceland #Geyser #HotStuff

LGBTQ activists outside the Supreme Court protest for abortion rights @washblade @losangelesblade

Heading home

I visited AIDS Healthcare Foundation's Bogotá clinic on Monday. Doctor Liliana Andrade, who is AHF's country director, gave me a tour of the facility after our interview. She showed me the rapid HIV testing center, and her colleague offered me a test, which is what you see happening here. I received the results in a few minutes and I tested negative.