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:
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A Gay Active Duty Marine Speaks:
Gays in the Military a Nonissue, Say Officers from England, Canada, Australia, Israel, and The Netherlands
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
Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Former Cadet Sara Isaacson
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
Sen. Ben Nelson (D-NE) Says He’ll Vote ‘No’ on DADT Repeal
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
Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Former Sgt. Darren Manzella
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
Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
A Mother in the Closet
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
DADT Repeal Efforts Continue Despite Military Objections
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
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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
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