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A Gay Active Duty Marine Speaks:
Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’

Andy Towle May 21, 2010

Several years earlier, sitting in a Marine recruiting office, my recruiter asked me if I was gay. He had been trying to explain DADT to me and was … [Read more...] about A Gay Active Duty Marine Speaks:
Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’

Topics: Health, History, Military, News More Posts About: Don't Ask Don't tell, Military, News

Gays in the Military a Nonissue, Say Officers from England, Canada, Australia, Israel, and The Netherlands

Andy Towle May 20, 2010

Concerns "in the late '90s of gay men walking across the gangplank in feather boas and high heels" once gays were allowed to serve … [Read more...] about Gays in the Military a Nonissue, Say Officers from England, Canada, Australia, Israel, and The Netherlands

Topics: Military, News More Posts About: Don't Ask Don't tell, Military, News

Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Former Cadet Sara Isaacson

Andy Towle May 20, 2010

As much as I longed to be an officer, I realized I was not willing to compromise my Integrity to do so. Mr. President, I tell you this not looking for … [Read more...] about Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Former Cadet Sara Isaacson

Topics: Living | Loving, Military, News More Posts About: Don't Ask Don't tell, Military, News

Sen. Ben Nelson (D-NE) Says He’ll Vote ‘No’ on DADT Repeal

Andy Towle May 19, 2010

He'll follow Defense Sec'y Robert Gates advice, the Washington Blade reports:  "Asked whether he would vote in favor of a repeal … [Read more...] about Sen. Ben Nelson (D-NE) Says He’ll Vote ‘No’ on DADT Repeal

Topics: Military, News More Posts About: Don't Ask Don't tell, Military, News

Dear Democrats, We Need to Talk — The Gays

Andy Towle May 19, 2010

 (via)You were so adorable when we were courting. Sure, you never really understood me, but I liked that you seemed to try. The White House … [Read more...] about Dear Democrats, We Need to Talk — The Gays

Topics: Health, News More Posts About: Democratic Party, Don't Ask Don't tell, ENDA, ENDA, News

Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Former Sgt. Darren Manzella

Andy Towle May 19, 2010

One day, I received an email from a Soldier I had never met; it said I was being investigated under DADT and that I would be stripped of my rank and … [Read more...] about Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Former Sgt. Darren Manzella

Topics: Military, News More Posts About: Darren Manzella, Don't Ask Don't tell, Military, News

Pelosi Talks ‘DADT’, Warns of Motion to Recommit on ENDA Vote

Andy Towle May 18, 2010

Nancy Pelosi told gay leaders and press on a conference call yesterday that she has "no intention of losing on either" DADT repeal or ENDA … [Read more...] about Pelosi Talks ‘DADT’, Warns of Motion to Recommit on ENDA Vote

Topics: News More Posts About: Don't Ask Don't tell, ENDA, ENDA, Nancy Pelosi, Nancy Pelosi, News

Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
A Mother in the Closet

Andy Towle May 18, 2010

Our son pondered what to do with his life. One day he came home and announced he had joined the military. He was flush with excitement, fully aware of … [Read more...] about Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
A Mother in the Closet

Topics: Living | Loving, Military, News, Sports More Posts About: Don't Ask Don't tell, Military, News

DADT Repeal Efforts Continue Despite Military Objections

Andy Towle May 17, 2010

The optimistic news on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", from Kerry Eleveld at The Advocate: "Alex Nicholson, executive director of gay … [Read more...] about DADT Repeal Efforts Continue Despite Military Objections

Topics: Health, Military, News More Posts About: Barack Obama, Barack Obama, Carl Levin, Don't Ask Don't tell, Military, News

IL Senate Candidate Alexi Giannoulias Blasts Opponent for Anti-Gay Platform, Launches Petition Drive for ‘DADT’ Repeal

Andy Towle May 17, 2010

Illinois Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Alexi Giannoulias will announce the launch of a petition drive urging immediate repeal of … [Read more...] about IL Senate Candidate Alexi Giannoulias Blasts Opponent for Anti-Gay Platform, Launches Petition Drive for ‘DADT’ Repeal

Topics: News, Religion More Posts About: Alexi Giannoulias, Don't Ask Don't tell, Illinois, Illinois, News

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