Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) honored Charlie Morgan, the lesbian guardsman and LGBT activist who died last week from breast cancer just one day before … [Read more...] about Senator Jeanne Shaheen Honors Deceased Lesbian Guardsman Charlie Morgan in Emotional Floor Speech: VIDEO
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Military Approves First Burial of Gay Spouse in a National Cemetery
In the first case of its kind, the deceased gay spouse of a military veteran is receiving burial in a national cemetery, CNN reports: "I am … [Read more...] about Military Approves First Burial of Gay Spouse in a National Cemetery
The Pentagon Extends Some Benefits to Same-Sex Couples: How Is That Legal?
BY ARI EZRA WALDMANOutgoing Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta (right) has ensured that at least some of the benefits given to military … [Read more...] about The Pentagon Extends Some Benefits to Same-Sex Couples: How Is That Legal?
Rachel Maddow Blasts Boehner, House Republicans for Blocking Gay Military Benefits: VIDEO
Rachel Maddow looks at Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's recent announcement that benefits to nearly the extent allowed by current law will be … [Read more...] about Rachel Maddow Blasts Boehner, House Republicans for Blocking Gay Military Benefits: VIDEO
American Family Association Doesn’t Want Gay Corpses in Arlington National Cemetery
The American Family Association has sent out an action alert regarding the military benefits that Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced yesterday … [Read more...] about American Family Association Doesn’t Want Gay Corpses in Arlington National Cemetery
Founder of Support Group for LGBT Military Partners to Sit with Michelle Obama at ‘State of the Union’ Address
Tracey Hepner, the wife of Army Brig. Gen. Tammy Smith, the first openly gay general in the military, will sit with Michelle Obama during the State of … [Read more...] about Founder of Support Group for LGBT Military Partners to Sit with Michelle Obama at ‘State of the Union’ Address
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta Extends Benefits to Gay and Lesbian Servicemembers, Families
Outgoing Defense Secretary Leon Panetta today extended benefits previously unavailable to gay and lesbian servicemembers and their families. The … [Read more...] about Defense Secretary Leon Panetta Extends Benefits to Gay and Lesbian Servicemembers, Families
Cancer-Stricken Lesbian Soldier Charlie Morgan Succumbs To Disease
Chief Warrant Officer and LGBT activist Charlie Morgan died this morning after a long battle with breast cancer. She leaves behind her wife Karen and … [Read more...] about Cancer-Stricken Lesbian Soldier Charlie Morgan Succumbs To Disease
Pentagon to Extend New Benefits to Spouses of Gay Personnel
The Pentagon is set to announce it is extending new benefits to the spouses of gay and lesbian personnel, the Washington Post reports: The military … [Read more...] about Pentagon to Extend New Benefits to Spouses of Gay Personnel
Gay West Point Cadet Escorts His Boyfriend to Winter Formal: PHOTOS
From the Facebook page of Knights Out, the West Point alumni support group for LGBT soldiers: "This, ladies and gentleman, is progress at an … [Read more...] about Gay West Point Cadet Escorts His Boyfriend to Winter Formal: PHOTOS