President Obama has nominated Eric Fanning as the next Under Secretary of the Air Force, the Victory Fund reports: Fanning, who currently serves as … [Read more...] about Obama Appoints Gay Man Under Secretary of the Air Force
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‘Road Tattoo’ in Chicago Honors Gay and Lesbian Troops
Steed Taylor is a "tattoo artist" whose current project, which measures 25' x 652', went on display on North Streeter Drive at … [Read more...] about ‘Road Tattoo’ in Chicago Honors Gay and Lesbian Troops
Attendance At Civil Union Ceremony Results In A Change Of Denomination
Col. Timothy Wagoner, a Christian chaplain with the United States Air Force, has departed the Southern Baptist Convention after complaints about his … [Read more...] about Attendance At Civil Union Ceremony Results In A Change Of Denomination
Republican Lawmakers Rip Pentagon for Allowing Troops to March in Uniform in Gay Pride Parade
Two senior Republicans on the House and Senate Armed Services committees are incensed that the Pentagon granted a special one-time dispensation to … [Read more...] about Republican Lawmakers Rip Pentagon for Allowing Troops to March in Uniform in Gay Pride Parade
Active-Duty Gay and Lesbian Soldiers Discuss Marching in Uniform at San Diego Pride: VIDEO
CNN iReporter Chris Morrow speaks with active-duty soldiers marching in San Diego's LGBT Pride parade about what it meant to march in uniform over … [Read more...] about Active-Duty Gay and Lesbian Soldiers Discuss Marching in Uniform at San Diego Pride: VIDEO
Pentagon’s Special Dispensation Makes For Special Pride Parade
The unprecedented appearance of uniformed military personnel in yesterday's San Diego Pride Parade was much appreciated by spectators along the … [Read more...] about Pentagon’s Special Dispensation Makes For Special Pride Parade
U.S. Marines Stationed in Afghanistan Do ‘Call Me Maybe’: VIDEO
It's not over yet, folks.Raum and his longtime friend Randy Moresi, both employees with the nonprofit United Service Organizations (USO), came up … [Read more...] about U.S. Marines Stationed in Afghanistan Do ‘Call Me Maybe’: VIDEO
Pentagon Gives Gay Military Personnel Permission to March in Uniform in San Diego’s Gay Pride Parade
Because of the attention the issue is raising nationally, the Pentagon has agreed to a one-time, historic allowance for military personnel to march in … [Read more...] about Pentagon Gives Gay Military Personnel Permission to March in Uniform in San Diego’s Gay Pride Parade
Cancer-Stricken Lesbian Soldier Fights for Her Life, Family’s Equality: VIDEO
Here's a sobering and important video from Freedom to Marry and SLDN for their Freedom to Serve, Freedom to Marry campaign against DOMA featuring … [Read more...] about Cancer-Stricken Lesbian Soldier Fights for Her Life, Family’s Equality: VIDEO
Veterans Group Calls on Marine Corps to Cut Ties with UFC Over Homophobia, Misogyny, Hate Speech
The Veterans Committee of UNITE HERE, a union representing 250,000 workers in the hotel, food service and restaurant, textile, industrial laundry, and … [Read more...] about Veterans Group Calls on Marine Corps to Cut Ties with UFC Over Homophobia, Misogyny, Hate Speech