Rep. Tim Huelskamp (R-KS) last Thursday introduced the Military Religious Freedom Protection Act in the House, the Washington Blade reports: The … [Read more...] about Rep. Tim Huelskamp (R-KS) Introduces Bill to Prohibit Gay Marriages on Military Bases and Protect Anti-Gay Service Members
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Chuck Hagel Confirmed as Secretary of Defense in 58-41 Vote
Former Senator Chuck Hagel has been confirmed as Secretary of Defense in a 58-41 vote four hours after the Senate invoked cloture in a 71-27 to end … [Read more...] about Chuck Hagel Confirmed as Secretary of Defense in 58-41 Vote
How DOMA is Hurting the Gay Military Couple Who Got Engaged at the White House: VIDEO
Back in December, Marine Corps. Captain Matthew Phelps made history when he became the first gay man to ask his partner Ben Schock to marry him at the … [Read more...] about How DOMA is Hurting the Gay Military Couple Who Got Engaged at the White House: VIDEO
Senator Jeanne Shaheen Honors Deceased Lesbian Guardsman Charlie Morgan in Emotional Floor Speech: VIDEO
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) honored Charlie Morgan, the lesbian guardsman and LGBT activist who died last week from breast cancer just one day before … [Read more...] about Senator Jeanne Shaheen Honors Deceased Lesbian Guardsman Charlie Morgan in Emotional Floor Speech: VIDEO
Military Approves First Burial of Gay Spouse in a National Cemetery
In the first case of its kind, the deceased gay spouse of a military veteran is receiving burial in a national cemetery, CNN reports: "I am … [Read more...] about Military Approves First Burial of Gay Spouse in a National Cemetery
The Pentagon Extends Some Benefits to Same-Sex Couples: How Is That Legal?
BY ARI EZRA WALDMANOutgoing Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta (right) has ensured that at least some of the benefits given to military … [Read more...] about The Pentagon Extends Some Benefits to Same-Sex Couples: How Is That Legal?
Rachel Maddow Blasts Boehner, House Republicans for Blocking Gay Military Benefits: VIDEO
Rachel Maddow looks at Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's recent announcement that benefits to nearly the extent allowed by current law will be … [Read more...] about Rachel Maddow Blasts Boehner, House Republicans for Blocking Gay Military Benefits: VIDEO
American Family Association Doesn’t Want Gay Corpses in Arlington National Cemetery
The American Family Association has sent out an action alert regarding the military benefits that Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced yesterday … [Read more...] about American Family Association Doesn’t Want Gay Corpses in Arlington National Cemetery
Founder of Support Group for LGBT Military Partners to Sit with Michelle Obama at ‘State of the Union’ Address
Tracey Hepner, the wife of Army Brig. Gen. Tammy Smith, the first openly gay general in the military, will sit with Michelle Obama during the State of … [Read more...] about Founder of Support Group for LGBT Military Partners to Sit with Michelle Obama at ‘State of the Union’ Address
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta Extends Benefits to Gay and Lesbian Servicemembers, Families
Outgoing Defense Secretary Leon Panetta today extended benefits previously unavailable to gay and lesbian servicemembers and their families. The … [Read more...] about Defense Secretary Leon Panetta Extends Benefits to Gay and Lesbian Servicemembers, Families