Military

Two Air Force Privates Wed in Seville, Spain

Andy Towle September 18, 2006

In June, we heard news that two Spanish Air Force Privates were to be the first same-sex members of Spain's military to be married. Well, the ceremony … [Read more...] about Two Air Force Privates Wed in Seville, Spain

Andy Towle September 11, 2006

Sam Connell, a sailor serving as a trainer on the HMS Raleigh, was reportedly dismissed from the Navy "at just an hour’s notice" after it was … [Read more...] about British Navy Boots Sailor for Sex with Recruit

Andy Towle August 31, 2006

Bush administration to pay $20 million to promote more positive coverage of news coming out of Iraq. Announced earlier this month, on Monday night … [Read more...] about News: The Scream, Chelsea Clinton, Marcus Schenkenberg

Andy Towle August 30, 2006

Washington State Supreme Court receives request to reconsider gay marriage ruling in case that challenged whether Washington's DOMA is constitutional. … [Read more...] about News: Photoshop Diet Plan, Gay Marriage, Thom Yorke

Andy Towle August 24, 2006

Wal-Mart partners with National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce as it expands its urban presence in a "sincere effort to reach out to...a … [Read more...] about News: Wal-Mart, Gay Seamen, Katherine Harris, Kiki & Herb

Andy Towle August 24, 2006

Earlier this week I reported that gay Oklahoman Michael Cich was going to try to enlist in the Army. Well, the attempt was made, according to the … [Read more...] about “Sir, We Got One of Them Queers Here”

Andy Towle August 23, 2006

Last week I posted about the "Right to Serve" sit-ins that took place in Minnesota and in Philadelphia. In Oklahoma (which recently elected its first … [Read more...] about Gay Man Challenges Military with Straight Identical Twin

Andy Towle August 16, 2006

Their most recent high-profile protests have included a high-profile bus ride to object to religious universities and military academies with anti-gay … [Read more...] about Soulforce Sit-ins Underway at Military Offices

Andy Towle August 9, 2006

A soldier who describes himself as "about the straightest guy you can imagine" won an award for best senior thesis in the art, philosophy and … [Read more...] about West Point Cadet Wins Award for Paper on Gay Policy

Andy Towle August 2, 2006

Pentagon may have criminally misled 9/11 commission regarding its activities on that day: "Suspicion of wrongdoing ran so deep that the 10-member … [Read more...] about News: Scary Clouds, Night Listener, Black Gay Pride