Senators held a press conference today on the repeal. Susan Collins and Kirsten Gillibrand spoke. And Levin. Unfriendly Fire author Nathaniel Frank … [Read more...] about ‘DADT’ Repeal Day Extras
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Army Officer Comes Out as a Lesbian on MSNBC as Thomas Roberts Covers End of ‘DADT’: VIDEO
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Charlie Morgan came out for the first time during Thomas Roberts' segment on MSNBC this morning as Congressman … [Read more...] about Army Officer Comes Out as a Lesbian on MSNBC as Thomas Roberts Covers End of ‘DADT’: VIDEO
88-Year-Old Gay World War II Veteran Reflects on End of ‘DADT’: VIDEO
Jack Strouss, an 88-year-old gay World War II veteran, reflects on the end of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' at a ceremony in Atlanta's … [Read more...] about 88-Year-Old Gay World War II Veteran Reflects on End of ‘DADT’: VIDEO
‘JD Smith’, Co-Founder of Gay Military Group Outserve, Reveals Identity
"JD Smith", the up-till-today anonymous co-founder of Outserve, the organization of actively serving LGBT servicemembers, has come out of … [Read more...] about ‘JD Smith’, Co-Founder of Gay Military Group Outserve, Reveals Identity
Obama Releases Statement Marking End of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
President Obama has released a statement today regarding the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell".It follows:Today, the discriminatory … [Read more...] about Obama Releases Statement Marking End of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Gay YouTube Soldier Reveals Himself, Comes Out to Dad: VIDEO
The faceless gay YouTube soldier we've been following for months as he's posted videos of life under 'DADT' has finally revealed himself, making the … [Read more...] about Gay YouTube Soldier Reveals Himself, Comes Out to Dad: VIDEO
HBO to Mark End of ‘DADT’ with Documentary at Midnight Tonight: TRAILER
HBO subscribers, set your DVRs to midnight tonight for some relevant programming. HBO will be premiering the documentary The Strange History of … [Read more...] about HBO to Mark End of ‘DADT’ with Documentary at Midnight Tonight: TRAILER
On Eve of ‘DADT’ Repeal, Military Expects ‘Business as Usual’; Survey Says Gay Troops Anticipate Acceptance, Relief
(The cover of this week's Military Times) It's hard to believe that "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", the military's … [Read more...] about On Eve of ‘DADT’ Repeal, Military Expects ‘Business as Usual’; Survey Says Gay Troops Anticipate Acceptance, Relief
Family Research Council: Accepting Gays is a More Difficult Mission for the Military Than War
Jeremy Hooper at Good as You points us to a new claim from Tony Perkins and his hate group Family Research Council: In a matter of days, the U.S. … [Read more...] about Family Research Council: Accepting Gays is a More Difficult Mission for the Military Than War
70 Years After Discharging Him for Being Gay, Navy Changes WWII Vet’s ‘Undesirable’ Discharge to ‘Honorable’
Melvin Dwork, a World War II veteran discharged in 1944 after the Navy discovered he was gay, has had his discharge changed from … [Read more...] about 70 Years After Discharging Him for Being Gay, Navy Changes WWII Vet’s ‘Undesirable’ Discharge to ‘Honorable’