Tim Smith, the discharged Marine who appears on the Memphis billboard which was destroyed by vandals over the weekend, spoke out about it to KLTV: … [Read more...] about Memphis Rally Set as Gay Marine Speaks About Damaged Billboard
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‘Coming Out’ Billboard Featuring Gay Soldier Destroyed in Memphis
One of five billboards featuring messages in observance of National Coming Out Day which were posted in the Memphis area was torn to shreds by vandals … [Read more...] about ‘Coming Out’ Billboard Featuring Gay Soldier Destroyed in Memphis
Navy Investigating Case of Gay Sailor Who Resigned Over Abuse
The U.S. Navy is investigating the handling of the case of veteran Joseph Rocha, who resigned from the military after experiencing hazing and … [Read more...] about Navy Investigating Case of Gay Sailor Who Resigned Over Abuse
News: Kris Allen, Facebook, Grizzly Bears, Mark Foley, Houston
Project Gaydar: Your secret, if you have one, is not safe with Facebook. Meet the father of Prop 8.Anderson Cooper needs a ride.Ossett, UK man … [Read more...] about News: Kris Allen, Facebook, Grizzly Bears, Mark Foley, Houston
Ted Kennedy on Clinton, Byrd, Sex Slaves, and Gays in the Military
There's a passage in Ted Kennedy's new memoir True Compass in which he talks about attending a meeting in the White House regarding gays in … [Read more...] about Ted Kennedy on Clinton, Byrd, Sex Slaves, and Gays in the Military
Navy Promoted Chief Despite Knowing He Brutally Abused Soldiers
In August, I posted about Navy veteran Joseph Rocha, who resigned from the military after experiencing hazing and harassment at the hands of his … [Read more...] about Navy Promoted Chief Despite Knowing He Brutally Abused Soldiers
Durbin: Senate Too Busy for ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’, and Kennedy’s Dead
Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) said the Senate's too busy right now to bother with gays in the military, according to Politico: “We have … [Read more...] about Durbin: Senate Too Busy for ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’, and Kennedy’s Dead
State Dept. Contractors Exposed for Hazing in Afghanistan
Check out this report on military contractors hired as security for the State Dept. over in Afghanistan and their elaborate sexual hazing rituals … [Read more...] about State Dept. Contractors Exposed for Hazing in Afghanistan
Gay Iraq Vet Anthony Woods Defeated in Bid for Tauscher Seat
Anthony Woods, the gay Iraq war veteran who hoped to take Ellen Tauscher's seat in a special Democratic primary election, did not prevail, … [Read more...] about Gay Iraq Vet Anthony Woods Defeated in Bid for Tauscher Seat
Bill Clinton Heckled at Netroots Nation; Answers on DADT, DOMA
Blogger/activist Lane Hudson stood up and interrupted Bill Clinton's keynote last night at the Netroots Nation conference in Pittsburgh, asking, … [Read more...] about Bill Clinton Heckled at Netroots Nation; Answers on DADT, DOMA