As a result of a random and what one soldier called "aggressive" review of computer logs by the Defense Department one day last December, three … [Read more...] about More Gay Linguists Discharged Under ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
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NYT Article Suggests U.S. Military Considering End of Gay Ban
John Aravosis at AmericaBlog appropriately takes the NYT to task for accompanying a forward-looking article on gays in the military with a photo that … [Read more...] about NYT Article Suggests U.S. Military Considering End of Gay Ban
Dr. Laura’s Son Under Investigation for “Repulsive” MySpace Page
Deryk Schlessinger, the 21-year-old son of radio personality Dr. Laura (who as you may remember once called homosexuality a "biological error" and … [Read more...] about Dr. Laura’s Son Under Investigation for “Repulsive” MySpace Page
Former President Jimmy Carter: Repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Noting that over 25 nations have ended bans on gays in the military, former President Jimmy Carter has released a statement to Servicemembers Legal … [Read more...] about Former President Jimmy Carter: Repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Navy Discharges Gay Sailor Called Back to Active Duty
Jason Knight, the petty officer second class who made headlines last week after an article in the military's Stars & Stripes newspaper revealed that … [Read more...] about Navy Discharges Gay Sailor Called Back to Active Duty
Navy Re-Enlists Soldier Discharged Under ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
The Stars & Stripes, a paper published for the U.S. military, is reporting that petty officer second class Jason Knight, who was discharged under the … [Read more...] about Navy Re-Enlists Soldier Discharged Under ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
McCain Restates Support of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
John McCain has restated his support of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" in a letter to Executive Director C. Dixon Osburn of the Servicemen's Legal Defense … [Read more...] about McCain Restates Support of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
R.I.P. James Coons: At Walter Reed, Even Suicide is Neglected
You may think that the stories surrounding the Walter Reed Army Medical Center and its record of soldier neglect can't get much worse, but they … [Read more...] about R.I.P. James Coons: At Walter Reed, Even Suicide is Neglected
News: Bikinis, Climate Change, Firouz, Lance Bass
Joe Klein: "A much bigger story is unfolding: the epic collapse of the Bush Administration. The three big Bush stories of 2007--the decision to … [Read more...] about News: Bikinis, Climate Change, Firouz, Lance Bass
Bush Backs “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”, Won’t Judge Morality
During yesterday's Rose Garden press conference, President Bush was asked how he feels about the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy and whether … [Read more...] about Bush Backs “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”, Won’t Judge Morality