Hagel Confirmed as Defense Secretary
February 27, 2013 by Ty Cobb
Former Republican Senator Chuck Hagel was confirmed yesterday afternoon as Defense Secretary in a 58-41 vote by the U.S. Senate.
Continue Reading ►Military Spouses Equal Treatment Act Reintroduced in Congress
February 14, 2013 by Eric Cameron
Legislation would provide lawfully-married lesbian and gay service members and veterans with equal access to critical family benefits.
Continue Reading ►SOTU Includes Brief Reference to LGBT Community
February 13, 2013 by Maureen McCarty
Last night President Obama took a brief moment in his fourth address to Congress to reference the LGBT community.
Continue Reading ►WashPo Op-Ed: DOMA Adds to Gay Military Widows’ Grief
February 11, 2013 by Maureen McCarty
Under the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act, same-sex spouses of servicemembers are not granted the same rights as heterosexual couples when their partner is killed.
Continue Reading ►Pentagon Extends Additional Benefits to Gay and Lesbian Service Members and Their Families
February 11, 2013 by Dan Rafter
Today’s action represents a big step forward, but DOMA remains a barrier to full equality in the military.
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