Gay Soldiers

Gay Soldiers In The Danger Zone

Wayne Anderson | Posted 05.03.2012

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While repealing "don't ask, don't tell" was of course a step in the right direction, our military and political leaders failed to complete the journey, leaving gay and lesbian soldiers unprotected from anti-gay discrimination and abuse.

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WATCH: Lesbian Soldier's Heartwarming Holiday Engagement

Posted 01.09.2012

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A lesbian U.S. soldier's holiday cheer turned to bliss when her partner surprised her at the airport with a Christmas-themed engagement -- all of whic...

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Gay Soldier Shares Reaction To GOP Debate Boos

AP | By LISA LEFF | Posted 11.18.2011

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SAN FRANCISCO -- Army Capt. Stephen Hill says he wasn't trying to score political points when he asked the Republican presidential candidates if they ...

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Gay Military Spouse Speaks Out On His Husband Getting Booed At GOP Debate

The Huffington Post | Luke Johnson | Posted 12.27.2011

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Josh Snyder, the husband of the gay soldier booed at a September Republican presidential debate, appeared on MSNBC Thursday to discuss the incident an...

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All American Soldiers Are Worthy of Our Respect

Leslie Herod | Posted 12.11.2011

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For the sake of our service men and women overseas, we should all hope that those GOP candidates aspiring to be commander-in-chief stand up with one voice and express regret for condoning an inexcusable display of intolerance.

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Rick Santorum: It's About Human Rights, Not Sex Acts

Paul Katz | Posted 09.27.2011

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It irritates me to no end that I, and my gay brothers and sisters across this country, are whittled down to being nothing more than ruled by our sexual urges by people like Santorum.

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Rick Santorum: DADT Repeal Has Been 'Detrimental' For Gay Soldiers

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 11.23.2011

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ORLANDO -- The most provocative moment from Thursday night's Republican presidential primary debate came when a few members of the crowd booed an open...

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A FIRST: Navy Clears Gay World War II Veteran's Record 70 Years Later

AP | By JULIE WATSON | Posted 11.16.2011

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SAN DIEGO -- Nearly 70 years after expelling Melvin Dwork for being gay, the Navy is changing his discharge from "undesirable" to "honorable" – ...

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Gay Servicemembers Tell Their Stories After DADT Repeal

GQ | CHRIS HEATH | Posted 10.25.2011

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On a day to come very soon--September 20, 2011--a serviceman's sexuality will no longer be grounds for dismissal from the U.S. Armed forces. These are...

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Troops To March As Identifiable Group In Gay Parade For First Time

AP | JULIE WATSON | Posted 09.14.2011

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SAN DIEGO — Sean Sala felt so elated when Congress approved repealing the military's ban on openly gay troops the 26-year-old sailor went on TV ...

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Colo. Springs Mayor Criticized For Inaction In Possible Hate Crime

The Huffington Post | Matt Ferner | Posted 09.13.2011

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Colorado Springs Mayor Steve Bach has rejected a call to sign a resolution condemning a savage beating of five gay men, two of whom have been identifi...

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DADT: Troops Buck Historical Trend By Saying Gays OK

AP | ANNE FLAHERTY | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — When a majority of troops told the Pentagon this summer they didn't care if gays were allowed to serve openly in the military, it w...

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The Arc Bends: DADT

Steven Fisher | Posted 05.25.2011

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Next year, a young man born in 1993, the year "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was implemented, will join the Marines and kiss his boyfriend goodbye. Our military will be a better place for it.

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POLITICAL ART: Photography And 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' In Santa Monica

Los Angeles Times | Posted 05.25.2011

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From President Obama to Sen. John McCain to pop star Lady Gaga, numerous politicians and celebrities have weighed in on the debate surrounding the mil...

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Garrison Phillips, 81-Year-Old Gay Veteran, Awaits Repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

Aol News | Andrea Stone | Posted 05.25.2011

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Garrison Phillips hasn't worn the uniform of the United States Army since he returned from Korea more than half a century ago. He calls his time in th...

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Don't Ask, Don't Tell: Bringing U.S. Military Culture Into the 4th Century B.C.

Fernando Espuelas | Posted 05.25.2011

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We are now poised to see this ridiculous law ended. Patriotic Americans will be able to serve their country regardless of sexual orientation. The 4th century B.C. is finally here.

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Dutch Furious As Retired US General Blames Gay Soldiers For Srebrenica Massacre

AP | MIKE CORDER | Posted 05.25.2011

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THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The Dutch prime minister Friday denounced as "irresponsible" a claim by a retired U.S. general that gay Dutch soldiers ...

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Why Gays Must Be Allowed to Serve Openly in the Military

Sean Coffey | Posted 05.25.2011

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As a retired Navy Captain who has long believed that DADT is unworthy of our nation, I wholeheartedly support allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly in the Armed Forces.

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You Don't Need a Year to End Don't Ask Don't Tell

Emma Ruby-Sachs | Posted 05.25.2011

There is no reason why the government cannot immediately suspend Don't Ask Don't Tell discharges. A year is a long time when your family and your job are on the line.

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