DOMA Prevents Deceased Soldier's Widow From Receiving Benefits
The Washington Post
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Posted 02.10.2013
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Gay Voices
Charlie Morgan didn’t get her last wish....
Charlie Morgan didn’t get her last wish....
Staying true to its nonpartisan roots, or at least attempting not to appear overtly pro-LGBT, the military has developed quite a portfolio of not-well-publicized socially progressive initiatives under the Obama administration. Here are a few things they've been up to under the gaydar.
Far from the catastrophe predicted by the opponents of equality, the only shock of DADT repeal seems to be that there was no shock at all. Of course, the American people are beginning to notice a trend here.
Today is a reminder that President Obama fights for all Americans. On the first anniversary of the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell," gay servicemembers like me -- and all Americans -- have plenty to be grateful for.
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...
