An excellent piece from Equality Matters' Kerry Eleveld on life after 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell', and how the military is refusing to … [Read more...] about Explicit Anti-Discrimination Protections Needed for Gays in Military
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Attempt to Ban Gays in Virginia National Guard Dies in Committee
Before the holidays, I posted about Virginia Del. Bob Marshall (R-Prince William, pictured) and his attempt to ban gays from serving in the … [Read more...] about Attempt to Ban Gays in Virginia National Guard Dies in Committee
Former Naval Officer Jason Knight Details Debt: Military Getting Their Money’s Worth Employing LGBT Service Members
Regarding Dan Choi's announcement last week that he is refusing to pay a claim from Defense Department Finance and Debt Services of $2,500 … [Read more...] about Former Naval Officer Jason Knight Details Debt: Military Getting Their Money’s Worth Employing LGBT Service Members
Watch: Marine Commandant James Amos Has a Message for Troops Regarding ‘DADT’ Implementation
You may recall that last year Marine Commandant James Amos expressed strong opposition to repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", even … [Read more...] about Watch: Marine Commandant James Amos Has a Message for Troops Regarding ‘DADT’ Implementation
News: Invisibility, Marines, Madonna, Adam Lambert, Egypt
Checking in on Haiti a year after the devastating quake with nothing more than an iPhone. Man says he felt “respected” by the military after the … [Read more...] about News: Invisibility, Marines, Madonna, Adam Lambert, Egypt
California Court Won’t Suspend DADT Case
Last year, U.S. District Court Judge Virginia A. Phillips declared the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy … [Read more...] about California Court Won’t Suspend DADT Case
Gates: Training Plan for ‘DADT’ Repeal Implementation by Feb. 4
Defense Secretary Robert Gates wants a plan no later than one week from today for accomplishing implementation of 'DADT' repeal, according to … [Read more...] about Gates: Training Plan for ‘DADT’ Repeal Implementation by Feb. 4
Army Wants $2500 Payback from Dan Choi Because He Was Discharged, for Being Gay
He's not paying it. An open letter to Obama from Lt. Dan Choi, via email and Twitter: Dear Mr. President: Today I received a $2,500 bill … [Read more...] about Army Wants $2500 Payback from Dan Choi Because He Was Discharged, for Being Gay
Military to Have 3 Months to Ready Forces for Openly Gay Troops
On the heels of last night's State of the Union, in which Obama said that 'DADT' repeal would be implemented this year, the Pentagon plans … [Read more...] about Military to Have 3 Months to Ready Forces for Openly Gay Troops
Watch: Former Navy Chaplain Favors Exorcisms to ‘Cure’ Gays
David Pakman interviews sexist wingnut former Navy Chaplain Gordon Klingenschmitt about 'DADT'. Klingenschmitt claims that gay men actually … [Read more...] about Watch: Former Navy Chaplain Favors Exorcisms to ‘Cure’ Gays