In August, I posted about Navy veteran Joseph Rocha, who resigned from the military after experiencing hazing and harassment at the hands of his … [Read more...] about Navy Promoted Chief Despite Knowing He Brutally Abused Soldiers
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Durbin: Senate Too Busy for ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’, and Kennedy’s Dead
Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) said the Senate's too busy right now to bother with gays in the military, according to Politico: “We have … [Read more...] about Durbin: Senate Too Busy for ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’, and Kennedy’s Dead
State Dept. Contractors Exposed for Hazing in Afghanistan
Check out this report on military contractors hired as security for the State Dept. over in Afghanistan and their elaborate sexual hazing rituals … [Read more...] about State Dept. Contractors Exposed for Hazing in Afghanistan
Gay Iraq Vet Anthony Woods Defeated in Bid for Tauscher Seat
Anthony Woods, the gay Iraq war veteran who hoped to take Ellen Tauscher's seat in a special Democratic primary election, did not prevail, … [Read more...] about Gay Iraq Vet Anthony Woods Defeated in Bid for Tauscher Seat
Bill Clinton Heckled at Netroots Nation; Answers on DADT, DOMA
Blogger/activist Lane Hudson stood up and interrupted Bill Clinton's keynote last night at the Netroots Nation conference in Pittsburgh, asking, … [Read more...] about Bill Clinton Heckled at Netroots Nation; Answers on DADT, DOMA
Navy Veteran Discusses Anti-Gay Abuse within the Military
Navy veteran Joseph Christopher Rocha talks to Youth Radio about resigning from the military after experiencing hazing and harassment at the hands of … [Read more...] about Navy Veteran Discusses Anti-Gay Abuse within the Military
Obama Criticized for Signing Statements, Defense of DADT Discharges
In the Huffington Post, Unfriendly Fire author Nathaniel Frank questions Obama's use of signing statements with regard to his refusal to halt … [Read more...] about Obama Criticized for Signing Statements, Defense of DADT Discharges
Gay Military Veterans Honored in Public Ceremony in Chicago
The City of Chicago Commission on Human Relations held the nation’s only municipally sponsored, military salute to LGBT veterans yesterday in Daley … [Read more...] about Gay Military Veterans Honored in Public Ceremony in Chicago
News: Hugh Jackman, Kalamazoo, Submarines, Michael Savage
Friend and activist David Mixner is hospitalized. We wish him the best for a speedy recovery. U.S. Military developing super-fast submarine.Hugh … [Read more...] about News: Hugh Jackman, Kalamazoo, Submarines, Michael Savage
Suspect in Murder of Gay Sailor August Provost Kills Himself
Jonathan Campos, a 32-year-old sailor from Lancaster, California who faced 16 charges, including arson, unlawful entry, theft of military property, … [Read more...] about Suspect in Murder of Gay Sailor August Provost Kills Himself