Military

“Sir, We Got One of Them Queers Here”

Andy Towle August 24, 2006

Earlier this week I reported that gay Oklahoman Michael Cich was going to try to enlist in the Army. Well, the attempt was made, according to the … [Read more...] about “Sir, We Got One of Them Queers Here”

Andy Towle August 23, 2006

Last week I posted about the "Right to Serve" sit-ins that took place in Minnesota and in Philadelphia. In Oklahoma (which recently elected its first … [Read more...] about Gay Man Challenges Military with Straight Identical Twin

Andy Towle August 16, 2006

Their most recent high-profile protests have included a high-profile bus ride to object to religious universities and military academies with anti-gay … [Read more...] about Soulforce Sit-ins Underway at Military Offices

Andy Towle August 9, 2006

A soldier who describes himself as "about the straightest guy you can imagine" won an award for best senior thesis in the art, philosophy and … [Read more...] about West Point Cadet Wins Award for Paper on Gay Policy

Andy Towle August 2, 2006

Pentagon may have criminally misled 9/11 commission regarding its activities on that day: "Suspicion of wrongdoing ran so deep that the 10-member … [Read more...] about News: Scary Clouds, Night Listener, Black Gay Pride

Andy Towle August 2, 2006

Richard Taylor and Ray Vahey, who were together for 49 years but did not speak openly about their relationship until anti-gay forces in their home … [Read more...] about Death Parts Gay Wisconsin Couple of 49 Years

Andy Towle July 31, 2006

STUDY: "[UK] Gay men face considerably lower wages than their heterosexual colleagues and are less likely to be in work, despite the introduction of a … [Read more...] about News: Christina Aguilera, Apple iPhone, Gay Wages

Andy Towle July 27, 2006

Bleu Copas, a decorated Sergeant and linguist in the U.S. Army, was recently discharged under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" after his superiors in the 82nd … [Read more...] about Outed by Email: An Army Sergeant’s Digital Discharge

Andy Towle July 25, 2006

Forget about asking Sir Ian McKellen anything, because he'll probably tell you anyway, and there's nothing more refreshing than an out and outspoken … [Read more...] about Sir Ian McKellen: Gay Military Poster Boy

Andy Towle July 24, 2006

Following pressure from the anti-gay American Family Association, T-Mobile has pulled ads from two FX channel shows: "The move appears to be another … [Read more...] about News: T-Mobile, Johnny Depp, Superman, Cyndi Lauper…