In an interview with Fox News Sunday, former First Lady Laura Bush reiterated the sentiments she expressed to Larry King on same-sex marriage (starts … [Read more...] about Watch: Laura Bush Talks Gay Marriage, ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
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Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Former Sgt. Shonda Garrison
I was lucky, though. I did not get kicked out, but that does not mean that DADT didn’t affect me. The uncertainty and fear of knowing that anyone with … [Read more...] about Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Former Sgt. Shonda Garrison
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #656
BANNED ROMANCE: A Lady Gaga parody by Sean Chapin. MCCAIN: Elena Kagan was "aiding and abetting violation of a law" in dealing with … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #656
Watch: California GOP Lawmaker and Iraq War Veteran Nathan Fletcher’s Impassioned Speech Against ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Yesterday, the California Assembly voted 51-17 to approve a resolution urging President Obama to repeal the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" … [Read more...] about Watch: California GOP Lawmaker and Iraq War Veteran Nathan Fletcher’s Impassioned Speech Against ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
A Soldier Returning to Baghdad
Mr. President, my unit is extremely undermanned. We’re working around the clock in Baghdad. My commander informed me that the Army cannot afford to … [Read more...] about Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
A Soldier Returning to Baghdad
Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK) on DADT Repeal: Soldiers Would be Unwilling to Fight and Die for Their Gay Comrades
Senator James Inhofe thinks all soldiers are as bigoted as he is, suggesting in an interview with the American Family Association yesterday that … [Read more...] about Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK) on DADT Repeal: Soldiers Would be Unwilling to Fight and Die for Their Gay Comrades
Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Former SSgt David Hall
A cadet went to my commanders and told them I was gay and dating a fellow cadet. During the investigation that followed I made no comment to the JAG … [Read more...] about Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Former SSgt David Hall
Watch: Straight Soldiers Show Their Support for Gays in the Military by Dancing to Ke$ha
(via gawker) Popped collars, go-go dancing atop heavy equipment, nudity, lip-dubbing in the showers. These are all things to be extremely … [Read more...] about Watch: Straight Soldiers Show Their Support for Gays in the Military by Dancing to Ke$ha
Army Secretary John McHugh Withdraws from SUNY-Oswego Commencement Ceremony Over Planned ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Protest
Army Secretary John McHugh was to receive an honorary degree this Saturday at the State University of New York—Oswego's commencement ceremony but … [Read more...] about Army Secretary John McHugh Withdraws from SUNY-Oswego Commencement Ceremony Over Planned ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Protest
Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Chief Hospital Corpsman Brian Humbles
The Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) on base, acting without authority, continued her own investigation and convinced the ranking Admiral that regulations … [Read more...] about Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Chief Hospital Corpsman Brian Humbles