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House Republicans Play Politics with Service Members

House Republicans Play Politics with Service Members

Late this evening, the House Armed Services Committee adopted two anti-LGBT amendments during the markup of the National...

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Speaker Boehner Takes Aim at LGBT Military Families - Again

Speaker Boehner Takes Aim at LGBT Military Families - Again

A recent motion would intervene in SLDN's suit on behalf of LGB servicemembers.

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Another Visual Reminder of a Changed Military

Another Visual Reminder of a Changed Military

Another striking image, reminding us how much has changed in the U.S. military since the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”...

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Six Months Later: The Repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

Six Months Later: The Repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

Today marks the six-month anniversary of the official repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” The discriminatory policy, which...

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OK House Blocks Passage of DADT Bill

OK House Blocks Passage of DADT Bill

Bill would have implemented a more extreme version of DADT in state’s National Guard.

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DOJ Won’t Defend Laws Preventing Married Same-Sex Couples from Receiving Equal Military Benefits

DOJ Won’t Defend Laws Preventing Married Same-Sex Couples from Receiving Equal Military Benefits

The Department of Justice announced today that it will not defend the constitutionality of provisions of federal law that...

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Oklahoma’s DADT Bill Introduced

Oklahoma’s DADT Bill Introduced

Archaic legislation seeking to essentially reinstate “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” in Oklahoma is introduced.... Read More »

Standing Up for Our Soldiers

Standing Up for Our Soldiers

Check out this video featuring footage of President Barack Obama from HRC’s 2011 National Dinner.

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Voices from the Campaign: Lance Garland

Voices from the Campaign: Lance Garland

A Navy veteran makes the case for marriage equality in Washington state.

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Act Now: Tell OK Lawmaker Anti-Gay Legislation Weakens Military

Act Now: Tell OK Lawmaker Anti-Gay Legislation Weakens Military

Act now to prevent an extreme version of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" from coming to the Oklahoma National Guard.

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Romney and Santorum Debate Statements Don’t Match Their Actions

Romney and Santorum Debate Statements Don’t Match Their Actions

Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum were asked questions about their support for gay...

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