Supreme Court, Don’t Be Afraid to Act on Marriage Equality

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Sean Davis is white heterosexual male from a small town who spent 14 years in the military under Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. And here is why he is passionately pro marriage equality.

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No military family, whether hetero- or homosexual should be denied benefits because of outdated regulations.

The Best and Worst Gender Representations in Super Bowl Commercials

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Sarah Hope shares what she argues were the very best, and very worst of this year’s Super Bowl ads.

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?

Settlement Gives Homosexual Vets All of Their Separation Benefits

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This decision represents a long-delayed justice to these veterans.

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

Does America Owe Its Military to a Gay Man?

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In considering the history of the United States, Nicholas Ferroni feels it is crucial to remember that one of our founding military fathers—a man who has statues, stadiums and parades in his honor—was most likely gay.

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…

Colin Powell Supports Same-Sex Marriage!

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Despite being a part of enacting Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, Colin Powell spoke out last night in support of same-sex marriage.

President Obama Comes Out in Favor of Same-Sex Marriage

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“…when I think about those soldiers or airmen or marines or sailors who are out there fighting on my behalf and yet feel constrained, even now that Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell is gone, because they are not able to commit themselves in a marriage, at a certain point I’ve just concluded that for me personally it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same-sex couples should be able to get married,” Obama said.