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Still DADT For Trans Troops

But Chris Geidner highlights a promising development for transgendered members of the military: The Pentagon formally recognized earlier this month that there are transgender veterans — a step that LGBT advocates say is a long way from open transgender service in the military, but also a significant first step in that process. In a short letter dated […]

Homophobic Former Rep. Allen West (R-FL) Joins FOX News

2 days agoLGBT / Gay : Towleroad

Former Rep. Allen West (R-FL), who has compared homosexuality to choosing an ice cream flavor, has said anti-gay workplace discrimination doesn't exist, opposed DADT repeal, and fired an intern for retweeting a pro-gay tweet, has joined FOX News as a...

Jason Collins Coming Out May Be Bigger Than DADT, Dan Savage Says

The admission of NBA player Jason Collins this week that he is gay (and black) made headlines, given the overall lack of out and open prominent athletes historically and currently — for a multitude of reasons. After Jason Collins came out, inevitable backlash ensued. One bit of criticism came from Miami Dolphins wide receiver Mike [...]Show More Summary

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) Regrets His Vote Against The Repeal Of DADT

2 weeks agoLGBT / Gay : Joe. My. God.

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), one of the three Senate Democrats not yet to endorse same-sex marriage, now says he regrets voting against the repeal of DADT. In December 2010, Manchin broke with Democrats and cast a vote against a procedural motion to advance "don't ask, don't tell" repeal legislation. Show More Summary

Magic Johnson, gay ‘opt out,’ Bill Clinton, NOM

last monthLGBT / Gay : Project Q Atlanta

Sports great expounds on love for gay son, GLAAD awards Bill Clinton despite DOMA and DADT, Texas A&M lets students redirect LGBT activities fees, Virginia AG backs old sodomy law, more.

Brian Stone: Picking Up The Pieces After DADT

It's been four years since I broke up with my partner. We're among the few, proud Americans who can say that official U.S. government policy ended our relationship. Today I'm going see him for the first time since that breakup.

GLAAD to Honor Bill Clinton Despite His Overseeing DOMA, DADT

The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) will honor Bill Clinton later this month. Politico reports that the organization will present the former president with the Advocate for Change award at its media-award event in Los Angeles. Show More Summary

Dan Choi Fined $100 For DADT Protest

2 months agoLGBT / Gay : Queerty

Former US Army lieutenant Dan Choi, who became the face of the movement to end Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, has been fined $100 for chaining himself to the White House in 2010. Choi, who was discharged from the Army after coming out on the Rachel Maddow Show, faced up to six months in federal prison [...]

Briefs: "Gay Marriage Already Won," Kathy and Anderson Wear Bibs, and "The Big Wedding" Wastes A Big Name Cast

2 months agoLGBT / Gay : After Elton

Birthday shoutouts go to Gareth David-Lloyd (above), who is 32, Dianne Wiest is 65, and Reba McEntire is 58. Lt. Dan Choi Faces 6 Months In Jail For Protesting DADT Policy Facebook Campaign Spotlights Beautiful Same-Sex Kisses. Excuse Me, Justice Alito, But We've Been Around Since Long Before Cellphones, Thank You. Show More Summary

Dan Choi Found Guilty, Fined $100 for White House 'DADT' Protest

2 months agoLGBT / Gay : Towleroad

Dan Choi, who went back to federal court today facing six months in prison or a $5,000 fine for an obscure infraction of Parks and Wildlife federal regulations related to a November 2010 'DADT' protest at the White House, was...

Dan Choi Fined $100 For 2010 White House DADT Protest

The former Army Leiutenant was convicted of "failing to obey a lawful order," and ordered to pay a $100 fine. read more

Sara Haile-Mariam: This Brave Gay Solider Faces Jail Time When He Should Be Back At Work (VIDEO)

Today my friend Lt. Dan Choi went on trial for chaining himself to the White House fence in protest of "don't ask, don't tell." Despite the fact that DADT no longer exists, the Justice Department has aggressively pursued the charges against him. Dan deserves better than this.

Activists Arrested for White House 'DADT' Protest Reunited This Morning in Support of Lt. Dan Choi: PHOTO

2 months agoLGBT / Gay : Towleroad

(image robin mcgehee facebook) Powerful pictures from in front of the White House this morning as the 13 activists arrested on November 15, 2010 after chaining themselves to the White House fence in opposition of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' reunited...

They’re Gonna Do Yoga Outside Dan Choi’s DADT Trial

2 months agoLGBT / Gay : Queerty

Thousands of members of the LGBT community are descending on Washington, DC, to bear witness to the Supreme Court hearings on marriage equality. But others are coming  to protest the trial of Lt. Dan Choi, who was arrested for chaining himself to the White House at a Don’t Ask Don’t Tell demonstration in 2010. Instead [...]

Lt. Dan Choi's Trial to Resume; 'DADT' Activist Could Get 6 Months Jail for Peaceful White House Protest: VIDEO

2 months agoLGBT / Gay : Towleroad

Lt. Dan Choi's trial, which began in August 2011 for protesting "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" with 12 other activists on November 14, 2010., resumes on Thursday in federal court in Washington D.C. Choi and the others chained themselves to the...

Dan Choi's DADT Trial Is This Week

2 months agoLGBT / Gay : Joe. My. God.

Via press release: On March 28, Lt. Choi will defend himself in a rare criminal trial at the federal level for peaceful protest. The charges are "failure to obey a lawful order" by the US Park Police for protesting in front of the White House -- a zone famous for free speech, assembly and petition for redress of grievance. Show More Summary

Maj. Mike Almy, Discharged Under DADT, Reaches Settlement

The former Air Force Major's settlement is the third and final in a lawsuit challenging military discharges under the since-repealed Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy. read more

Op-ed: How Facts and Figures Led to the End of DADT

Scholar Nathaniel Frank explains how cold, hard facts changed hearts and minds about gay rights in the military. read more

Robin McGehee: The Time Is Now: Seize This Movement Moment!

We've seen the repeal of DADT, Obama's "evolution" on marriage equality, and the emergence of two Supreme Court cases that will determine the next steps in the battle for marriage equality. But now isn't the time to just wait on our equality to come to us. Now is the time to seize it!

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