The U.S. Defense Department will move to include sexual orientation as part of its non-discrimination policy by the end of next month, reports the Washington Blade. The amendment will … [Read more...] about Pentagon to Extend Non-discrimination Protections to LGB Service Members
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Marriage Equality Ad Featuring Gay Republican Soldier Rejected by Tennessee Station: WATCH
Chatanooga-based WRCB is refusing to an air a 30-second ad produced by Freedom to Marry and featuring a gay Republican soldier, which makes the case for marriage equality in Tennessee, Buzzfeed News … [Read more...] about Marriage Equality Ad Featuring Gay Republican Soldier Rejected by Tennessee Station: WATCH
Navy Plebes Top Greasy Obelisk In Annual Herndon Climb: VIDEO
Yesterday, the U.S. Naval Academy held its annual Herndon Monument Climb in which half-clothed Navy plebes attempt to a scale a greased up obelisk, known as the Herndon Monument, and land a cap atop … [Read more...] about Navy Plebes Top Greasy Obelisk In Annual Herndon Climb: VIDEO
First Federally Approved Monument For LGBT Veterans To Be Dedicated In Illinois: VIDEO
The first federally approved monument honoring LGBT veterans will be dedicated later this month at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois The first federally approved monument … [Read more...] about First Federally Approved Monument For LGBT Veterans To Be Dedicated In Illinois: VIDEO
Bryan Fischer and Mike Huckabee Fantasize About The Military’s Good Ol’ DADT Days: VIDEO
Low troop morale? Blame Obama and the gays. Christians leaving the military? Blame Obama and the gays. At least, that's your train of thought if your founts of wisdom come in the forms of former … [Read more...] about Bryan Fischer and Mike Huckabee Fantasize About The Military’s Good Ol’ DADT Days: VIDEO
Texas National Guard Says If Gay Couples Were Denied Benefits, It Was A Mistake
Three gay military couples allege that the Texas National Guard refused to process benefits for them last week. However, a spokeswoman for Texas Military Forces, the official name for the state's … [Read more...] about Texas National Guard Says If Gay Couples Were Denied Benefits, It Was A Mistake
Homophobic Navy Chaplain Facing Possible Discharge for Telling Student He Could ‘Save’ Gay People: VIDEO
Pentecostal chaplain Lt. Comdr. Wesley Modder may be kicked out of the Navy because of his anti-gay religious beliefs Pentecostal chaplain Lt. Comdr. Wesley Modder may be kicked out of the Navy … [Read more...] about Homophobic Navy Chaplain Facing Possible Discharge for Telling Student He Could ‘Save’ Gay People: VIDEO
U.S. Army Inches Closer to Opening the Door for Out Trans Troops
An All-Army Activity, or ALARACT, notice distributed to U.S. field commanders on Friday stated that the power to initiate and finalize discharges of service members who are transgender has now been … [Read more...] about U.S. Army Inches Closer to Opening the Door for Out Trans Troops
U.S. Army Inches Closer to Opening the Door for Out Trans Troops
An All-Army Activity, or ALARACT, notice distributed to U.S. field commanders on Friday stated that the power to initiate and finalize discharges of service members who are transgender has now been … [Read more...] about U.S. Army Inches Closer to Opening the Door for Out Trans Troops
U.S. Army Court of Appeals Rules Military Can No Longer Refer to Chelsea Manning as a Man
Private First Class Chelsea Manning will be referred to using feminine and / or gender neutral pronouns in accordance with a ruling handed down by the United States Army Court of Appeals, Politico … [Read more...] about U.S. Army Court of Appeals Rules Military Can No Longer Refer to Chelsea Manning as a Man
