UPDATED BELOWYesterday I posted about the lobby days next week during which hundreds of veterans are traveling to Washington D.C. to lobby Congress, … [Read more...] about Report: HRC Cuts Bus for Veterans on DADT Lobby Day, Puts Money Toward Reception for its Board
Don't Ask Don't tell
Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Former First Lieutenant Laura Slattery
The easiest thing for me to do -- and the course of action I tried -- was to encourage myself to run from love. I also considered confiding in others, … [Read more...] about Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Former First Lieutenant Laura Slattery
Hundreds of Veterans to Lobby Congress, White House on DADT
Hundreds of veterans from around the country will descend on Washington D.C. on May 11 and 12 to lobby Congress on "Don't Ask, Don't … [Read more...] about Hundreds of Veterans to Lobby Congress, White House on DADT
Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Former Ssgt Anthony Loverde
They nicknamed me “vapor” -- as soon as we hit the ground, I would disappear. I didn‘t avoid them because I didn‘t like them, I avoided them because I … [Read more...] about Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Former Ssgt Anthony Loverde
‘Blindsided’ by Gates Letter, Rep. Patrick Murphy Vows to Press On for ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal This Year
Rep. Patrick Murphy, the chief sponsor of the House bill to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", says he and other lawmakers were … [Read more...] about ‘Blindsided’ by Gates Letter, Rep. Patrick Murphy Vows to Press On for ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal This Year
Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Former Naval Petty Officer Third Class Joseph Rocha
On one day in the Middle East, I was ordered by a superior to get down on my hands and knees and simulate oral sex on a person working in the kennel. … [Read more...] about Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Former Naval Petty Officer Third Class Joseph Rocha
Watch: Lt. Dan Choi and Cpl Evelyn Thomas at Yesterday’s Rally
Here are Lt. Dan Choi and Cpl Evelyn Thomas' speeches from yesterday's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" rally in front of the … [Read more...] about Watch: Lt. Dan Choi and Cpl Evelyn Thomas at Yesterday’s Rally
Six Arrested In Front Of White House At DADT Protest
Over 100 people gathered in front of Lafayette Park by the White House to protest DADT. Six protesters handcuffed themselves to fence and were soon … [Read more...] about Six Arrested In Front Of White House At DADT Protest
Organizations Respond To Gates Letter
Hot on the heels of yesterday's news about a letter written by Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Admiral Michael Mullen in which the duo suggest … [Read more...] about Organizations Respond To Gates Letter
Gates Warns Congress Not to Repeal ‘DADT Before He Has Plan
Defense Secretary Robert Gates is apparently nervous that Congress might just repeal DADT sooner than he wants. Via the AP: "In a … [Read more...] about Gates Warns Congress Not to Repeal ‘DADT Before He Has Plan