Coverage of the former law and policy barring gay and lesbian service in the United States Armed Forces, and the impact of its subsequent demise.

National News in Brief: July 28

NY joins a Federal DOMA challenge, SLDN calls for executive order barring discrimination in military, Apple ends partnership with anti-gay site, and more.

July 28, 2011 | Comments Off

Log Cabin repudiates Ann Coulter’s endorsement of ‘reparative therapy.’

Log Cabin says 'Ann Coulter’s endorsement of ‘Reparative Therapy’ is a bad joke' after Behar appearance

July 28, 2011 | 13 Comments

A personal victory for gay Pentagon official

‘Don’t Ask’ repeal allows gay service members to become ‘whole’

July 27, 2011 | 2 Comments

SLDN to Obama: ban LGBT military bias with Executive Order

Servicemembers Legal Defense Network wants to make sure that the September 20th death of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Don't Pursue" military policy, ends LGBT military bias

July 26, 2011 | 2 Comments

DOD officials: Benefits for gay troops will be examined

DOMA restricts most benefits from going to gay troops with partners

July 22, 2011 | 3 Comments

BREAKING: Obama, Pentagon certify ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ repeal

Military's gay ban will be off the books in 60 days

July 22, 2011 | 2 Comments

UPDATED: Pentagon could announce ‘Don’t Ask’ repeal certification Friday

News welcomed by supporters of open service

July 21, 2011 | Comments Off

Our culture of victimhood

Enough already — Obama doesn’t hate gays so stop whining

July 21, 2011 | 9 Comments

Carney announces Obama’s support for DOMA repeal legislation

W.H. spox says president endorses Respect for Marriage Act

July 19, 2011 | 1 Comment

Court order upholds ban on ‘Don’t Ask’ discharges

But Ninth Circuit allows recruiters to bar open gays from enlisting

July 16, 2011 | 2 Comments