Evangelical Lutheran Church Reinstates Two Gay Clergy Members
May 4, 2010
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) announced today that Pastor Bradley Schmelling of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Atlanta, and his partner, Rev. Derin Easler, have been added back to the roster of the denomination’s authorized clergy. So in the words of the old Shaker hymn, things have “come round right”. Pastor Brad became the face of the movement for full inclusion of LGBT clergy in the life of the ELCA when he was removed from the roster after announcing his commitment to Derin several years ago.
Continue Reading ►Call for Videos: Straight and Gay Service Members against “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell”
May 4, 2010
As we approach votes on repeal of "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell," some members of Congress are hearing that they should not take a vote this year. Those members need to hear why repeal of the ban is necessary from the experts: people who have served on the ground and have seen the failures of the policy.
Continue Reading ►Get on the Bus to D.C. for Veterans’ Lobby Day on DADT!
May 4, 2010
With Veterans' Lobby Day only 7 days away, we're working hard across our six priority states making sure our legislators know that repealing “Don't Ask, Don't Tell” needs to happen this year. On May 11th, veterans, and friends and family of veterans will join HRC and Servicemembers United in Washington, DC to meet face to face with their legislators and make their voices heard.
Continue Reading ►Former Air Force Officer asks Obama to Help End DADT in Today’s “Stories from the Frontlines”
May 4, 2010
They called me “vapor” -- As a little boy, I always had an interest in serving in the U.S. military. Both my grandfathers served in the Korean conflict, an uncle in Vietnam and I soon became the first of my generation to serve, followed by my brother and a few of my cousins. After entering the Air Force in February of 2001, I eventually was promoted to Staff Sergeant. Although successful in my job as a Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) technician, I was still coming to terms of being a gay man.
Continue Reading ►DC Marriage Initiative Hearing Happening Now
May 4, 2010
This morning the D.C. Court of Appeals is hearing a case brought by outside groups opposed to marriage equality in the District and local organizations are speaking out against the effort to put the rights of one group up to a popular vote. The case concerns whether equality opponents can put an initiative on the ballot to invalidate same-sex marriages entered into in D.C.
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