Rachel Maddow took a thorough look at Chuck Hagel's positions on rape, abortion, gays, and illuminates why all these issues are very important in … [Read more...] about Rachel Maddow Lays Out Why Chuck Hagel’s Positions on Rape, Abortion, and Gays are Important: VIDEO
Military
Army Staff Sergeant Tracy Dice Lost Her Wife to War, and is Being Shut Out of Benefits Due to DOMA: VIDEO
Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Tracy Dice is mourning the loss of her wife, 29-year-old Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Donna Johnson, one of three … [Read more...] about Army Staff Sergeant Tracy Dice Lost Her Wife to War, and is Being Shut Out of Benefits Due to DOMA: VIDEO
Gay Troops to Get Full Discharge Pay, in Settlement of Case Against Defense Department
In a settlement announced today, former service members in a class action lawsuit challenging a Defense Department policy that halved the separation … [Read more...] about Gay Troops to Get Full Discharge Pay, in Settlement of Case Against Defense Department
Thomas Roberts Talks to Log Cabin Republican Leader About Hagel Opposition: VIDEO
Earlier today I posted about the Log Cabin Republicans' latest ad in the Washington Post opposing Chuck Hagel's nomination as Defense … [Read more...] about Thomas Roberts Talks to Log Cabin Republican Leader About Hagel Opposition: VIDEO
Log Cabin Republicans Release Full-Page ‘Washington Post’ Ad Attacking Chuck Hagel on Gay Rights: PHOTO
The Log Cabin Republicans have taken out their second full-page ad, this time in the Washington Post, attacking expected Defense Secretary nominee … [Read more...] about Log Cabin Republicans Release Full-Page ‘Washington Post’ Ad Attacking Chuck Hagel on Gay Rights: PHOTO
Pentagon Says It’s Looking Into Blocked LGBT Sites
Pentagon Press Secretary George Little released a statement last night in which he said the Department of Defense is going to look into reports that … [Read more...] about Pentagon Says It’s Looking Into Blocked LGBT Sites
Group Calls On Chuck Hagel to Lay Out Actions He’ll Take to Support LGBT Military Families
In December, former Senator Chuck Hagel apologized for 1998 remarks he made about gay ambassador James Hormel and asserted his "commitment to … [Read more...] about Group Calls On Chuck Hagel to Lay Out Actions He’ll Take to Support LGBT Military Families
Pentagon Blocks Towleroad, Websites Designated as ‘LGBT’
John Aravosis at Americablog reports that Towleroad is among the websites blocked by the U.S. Department of Defense: But what's really offensive … [Read more...] about Pentagon Blocks Towleroad, Websites Designated as ‘LGBT’
Obama Signs Defense Bill, Including ‘Ill-Advised’ Provision That Protects Anti-Gay Chaplains from Performing Same-Sex Marriages
President Obama late Wednesday signed the 2013 National Defense Authorization Act, the major defense budget bill, along with a signing statement … [Read more...] about Obama Signs Defense Bill, Including ‘Ill-Advised’ Provision That Protects Anti-Gay Chaplains from Performing Same-Sex Marriages
The Leffew Family Interviews Gay Marine Brandon Morgan: VIDEO
Gay Marine Brandon Morgan's reunion with beau Dalan Wells was national news. Out, proud and with no Don't Ask, Don't Tell to fear, Morgan was free to … [Read more...] about The Leffew Family Interviews Gay Marine Brandon Morgan: VIDEO