The Department of Defense has released a video marking the official extension of spousal and family benefits to same-sex couples, talking to Senior … [Read more...] about Gay Married Military Couple Talks About What It Means to Get Benefits in New Pentagon Clip: VIDEO
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Pentagon: Some Service Members in Same-Sex Marriages Must Take Long Drive to Equality
The Washington Post this week called the National Guard a "new gay rights battleground," pointing to the decision of four states--Texas, … [Read more...] about Pentagon: Some Service Members in Same-Sex Marriages Must Take Long Drive to Equality
Oklahoma Governor Orders National Guard to Stop Processing Military Benefits for Gay Couples
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin has ordered the state's National Guard to stop processing military benefits for same-sex couples, the AP reports. … [Read more...] about Oklahoma Governor Orders National Guard to Stop Processing Military Benefits for Gay Couples
Canadian Military Promotes Gay Priest to Head Chaplain Position
Brig.-Gen. John Fletcher, a gay priest and "career military man," is the new Chaplain General of the Canadian military. “I equally … [Read more...] about Canadian Military Promotes Gay Priest to Head Chaplain Position
President Obama Addresses ‘Cowardly’ Navy Yard Shooting: VIDEO
President Obama today addressed the horrific mass shooting that took place this morning at the Washington Navy Yard. At least 12 people are dead so … [Read more...] about President Obama Addresses ‘Cowardly’ Navy Yard Shooting: VIDEO
ACLU Launches Petition as Florida Decides if It Too Will Deny Gay Troop Benefits
Florida's attorney general won't say if the Florida National Guard will comply with an order form the Pentagon to begin offering partner … [Read more...] about ACLU Launches Petition as Florida Decides if It Too Will Deny Gay Troop Benefits
WWII Veteran Marries Partner of 20 Years in Senior Home’s First Gay Wedding: VIDEO
John Banvard, a 95-year-old World War II veteran married his partner, 67-year-old Gerard Nadeau, a Vietnam veteran at the Chula Vista Veteran's … [Read more...] about WWII Veteran Marries Partner of 20 Years in Senior Home’s First Gay Wedding: VIDEO
With You Always: A Powerful Story of Love, Courage and Quiet Advocacy
In the wake of the Supreme Court's June decision invalidating Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act, thousands of same-sex couples across the … [Read more...] about With You Always: A Powerful Story of Love, Courage and Quiet Advocacy
U.S. Air Force Base in New Mexico Recognizing Same-Sex Marriages
Courtney Schmelling and Sr. Airman Natalie Throckmorton married on August 28 in New Mexico, which sits in bureaucratic limbo over state law … [Read more...] about U.S. Air Force Base in New Mexico Recognizing Same-Sex Marriages
Gay Marine’s Unit Gives Him ‘Served with Pride’ Rainbow Flag on Last Full Day of Service
Wrote the Marine on Reddit: "Today's my unofficial last day as a Marine. This is what my unit gave me to say goodbye." … [Read more...] about Gay Marine’s Unit Gives Him ‘Served with Pride’ Rainbow Flag on Last Full Day of Service