In the wake of the Supreme Court's June decision invalidating Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act, thousands of same-sex couples across the … [Read more...] about With You Always: A Powerful Story of Love, Courage and Quiet Advocacy
Military
U.S. Air Force Base in New Mexico Recognizing Same-Sex Marriages
Courtney Schmelling and Sr. Airman Natalie Throckmorton married on August 28 in New Mexico, which sits in bureaucratic limbo over state law … [Read more...] about U.S. Air Force Base in New Mexico Recognizing Same-Sex Marriages
Gay Marine’s Unit Gives Him ‘Served with Pride’ Rainbow Flag on Last Full Day of Service
Wrote the Marine on Reddit: "Today's my unofficial last day as a Marine. This is what my unit gave me to say goodbye." … [Read more...] about Gay Marine’s Unit Gives Him ‘Served with Pride’ Rainbow Flag on Last Full Day of Service
Louisiana Won’t Comply with Pentagon Order on Gay Troop Benefits
Earlier this week, Towleroad reported that both Texas and Mississippi were refusing to comply with orders from the Pentagon to begin offering partner … [Read more...] about Louisiana Won’t Comply with Pentagon Order on Gay Troop Benefits
Navy Military Exercises Expected To Kill Hundreds Of Whales And Dolphins: VIDEO
The United States Navy trains and tests their sailors in the waters off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, Hawaii, and in the Gulf of Mexico. Such … [Read more...] about Navy Military Exercises Expected To Kill Hundreds Of Whales And Dolphins: VIDEO
Obama Administration Says It Will No Longer Defend Law Barring Gay Veterans from Spousal Benefits
The Department of Justice won't enforce Title 38, a law barring gay veterans from spousal benefits, the Washington Blade reports: In a letter … [Read more...] about Obama Administration Says It Will No Longer Defend Law Barring Gay Veterans from Spousal Benefits
Mississippi Joins Texas in Refusing to Process Spousal Benefits for Gay Troops
Yesterday, Towleroad reported that Texas was refusing to comply with orders from the Pentagon to begin offering partner benefits to troops with … [Read more...] about Mississippi Joins Texas in Refusing to Process Spousal Benefits for Gay Troops
Texas Defies Pentagon, Withholds Spousal Benefits for Gay Troops
Today is the day that the U.S. military begins offering partner benefits to troops with same-sex spouses, but not all agencies are complying with the … [Read more...] about Texas Defies Pentagon, Withholds Spousal Benefits for Gay Troops
Services Set for Army Sergeant Darren Manzella
Former Army Sergeant Darren Manzella, who died tragically in a car accident on Thursday night, will receive full military honors at his funeral … [Read more...] about Services Set for Army Sergeant Darren Manzella
Senator James Inhofe: Military’s Gay Policies Discriminate Against Straight Families
Towleroad recently reported on Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel's announcement that it would extend benefits including housing and health care to the … [Read more...] about Senator James Inhofe: Military’s Gay Policies Discriminate Against Straight Families