Pentagon Announces Same-Sex Partners of Military Personnel Will be Eligible for Some Benefits

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Panetta said, “It is a matter of fundamental equity that we provide similar benefits to all of those men and women in uniform who serve their country.”

Gay Israeli Culture from an Israeli’s Perspective

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American travel writer Sophie Needelman meets an Israeli soldier who shows her the gay State of Israel.

Military is Considering Extending Certain Benefits to Same-Sex Spouses

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No military family, whether hetero- or homosexual should be denied benefits because of outdated regulations.

Gay Military Wife Denied Access to Fort Bragg Spouses Club

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Why would a group whose sole purpose it to help and support military spouses and families want to deny one of their own?

The Difference Between Gay and Straight Soldiers

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The repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell” was great but it’s not enough

Where Are the Gays Who Stand Up for Gays?

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Donald D’Haene wants to know: Where are the fearless members of the LGBTQ community?

The New Normal

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Greg White reflects on the choices he’s made as a gay man, including the choice not to become a father.

What I Learned From Launching WhenICameOut.com

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What coming out stories share in common.

No More Red Ribbons

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Did AIDS go away?

Gay Donors Back Obama

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Actually, CNN’s headline was Gay Donors Back Obama Big Time. I love it that the vernacular we used as teens (that our parents would correct us about) is now a part of mainstream journalism…

The 10 at 10

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DADT gets officially repealed, the NFL lockout goes crazy, and the earth needs less people.

Outserve Keeps the Spotlight on DADT with Leadership Summit

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Association of gay, lesbian and bisexual military personnel will host the Outserve Armed Forces Leadership Summit in October

How to Be a Marine When Your Comrades Are Gay

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Marines must complete training before DADT is officially repealed.

Gay Soldiers Could Begin Serving in June

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The DADT repeal could be fully implemented by June, depending on when all soldiers receive the requisite training.

You Can Ask, You Can Tell, But the Military’s Still Not Equal

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Gays and lesbians are still not a protected class in the armed services’ Military Equal Opportunity program. There’s no use in being able to serve openly when you can’t serve equally.

The 10 at 10: January 11

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Auburn wins the BCS title, DADT repeal is causing the apocalypse, and a chastity belt for men: the 10 at 10.