Gulf War Veteran Speaks Out Against DADT in “Stories from the Frontlines”
May 17, 2010
Dear Mr. President, I am a proud Army veteran of the first Gulf War. You won't find anyone who loves this country more. I get chills and teary eyes, every time I hear the Pledge of Allegiance or The Star Spangled Banner. I've been known to call a business when I see them flying a tattered flag to let them know that if that's all the pride they have in the American flag, they should just take it down. I am also a proud lesbian.
Continue Reading ►Two Views from Veterans Lobby Day
May 17, 2010
The following posts provide several perspectives from veterans who traveled to last week's Lobby Day to repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell. The first comes from HRC's Cassie Fleming, who accompanied Nebraska veterans to their visits on the Hill: Nebraska veterans traveled from the Heartland to the nation’s capital early this week to lobby their elected officials to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” The group included gay and straight veterans of all ages, from some who just returned from tours in Iraq to others who served more than two decades ago for as many as 22 years.
Continue Reading ►Equality Hawaii and HRC Unite to Push Civil Unions Across Finish Line
May 14, 2010
How I love chocolate covered macadamia nuts… Ok, so the nuts were an added bonus. The main treat today was welcoming Tambry Young and Suzanne King from Equality Hawaii to the HRC headquarters here in Washington, DC. Tambry, Suzanne and the rest of our friends at EQHI are fresh off a stunning reversal of fortunes in the battle to pass Civil Unions legislation in the state.
Continue Reading ►Veterans Talk DADT Repeal in Texas
May 14, 2010
Last weekend, the HRC Austin Steering Committee hosted the Voices of Honor Tour for local straight, gay, lesbian and bisexual servicemembers and veterans to speak out against the discriminatory Don't Ask, Don't Tell law.
Continue Reading ►Minnesota Governor Vows to Veto Domestic Partner Funeral Rights Bill
May 14, 2010
Following in the footsteps of Rhode Island’s anti-equality Governor Donald Carcieri, Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty has vowed to veto legislation granting end of life rights to domestic partners. Yesterday, the Minnesota Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill amending the state’s end of life statutes to add domestic partners to the list of individuals who may purse a wrongful death claim and who may make decisions about the disposition of remains.
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