The Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs advanced a new package of bills recently that would effectively ensure full benefits go to gay troops and … [Read more...] about Senate Committee Advances Benefits Bill For Gay Troops And Their Spouses
Military
The New Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell: Transgender Troops In The Military
As the memory of Don't Ask, Don't Tell begins to fade from the public's mind, one group continues to feel the sting of being forced to … [Read more...] about The New Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell: Transgender Troops In The Military
House GOP Faces Decision on Opposing Benefits to Spouses of Married Gay Veterans
The House GOP faces a decision on Thursday and must answer whether it will continue to defend laws limiting veterans benefits to heterosexual married … [Read more...] about House GOP Faces Decision on Opposing Benefits to Spouses of Married Gay Veterans
Outserve-SLDN to Choose New Board; Co-Chair to Resign
Outserve-SLDN board co-chair Josh Seefried is stepping down and a new board is being chosen for the LGBT military group, Buzzfeed reports: A new … [Read more...] about Outserve-SLDN to Choose New Board; Co-Chair to Resign
David Barton Claims Gays Will Join The Military To Get Married: AUDIO
Evangelical minister and founder of the dominionist organization WallBuilders David Barton spoke on WallBuilders Live about the death of DOMA, fearing … [Read more...] about David Barton Claims Gays Will Join The Military To Get Married: AUDIO
U.S. Service Members in Kandahar, Afghanistan Observe First LGBT Pride Event in Deployed Environment: VIDEO
The Department of Defense released an historic video today:Service members deployed to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan observe the 1st Lesbian, Gay, … [Read more...] about U.S. Service Members in Kandahar, Afghanistan Observe First LGBT Pride Event in Deployed Environment: VIDEO
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel Addresses Pentagon LGBT Pride Event in Historic First: VIDEO
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel addressed LGBT service members at the Pentagon's LGBT Pride event yesterday in the first appearance at such an … [Read more...] about Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel Addresses Pentagon LGBT Pride Event in Historic First: VIDEO
Many Questions Remain in Ousting of Outserve-SLDN Executive Director Allyson Robinson
Chris Johnson at the Washington Blade does a good job at summarizing the chaos over at Outserve-SLDN, where executive director Allyson Robinson, the … [Read more...] about Many Questions Remain in Ousting of Outserve-SLDN Executive Director Allyson Robinson
LGBT Military Group Outserve-SLDN Fires Executive Director; Staff, Board Resignations Follow
Following a reported internal power struggle, the complete details of which have yet to be divulged, Allyson Robinson, the executive director of LGBT … [Read more...] about LGBT Military Group Outserve-SLDN Fires Executive Director; Staff, Board Resignations Follow
Legislation Proposed to Restore Honor to Veterans Discharged from Military for Being Gay
U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (D-WI, pictured) and Charlie Rangel (D-NY) on Wednesday announced legislation that would restore honor to gay and … [Read more...] about Legislation Proposed to Restore Honor to Veterans Discharged from Military for Being Gay