‘America leads, we are the indispensable nation’
Panetta sets goal for implementation of Aug. 31
Panetta expected to announce changes this week
President aware of the need 'to ensure that proper benefits are provided'
Rep. Schiff circulates letter among U.S. House members
ACLU filed suit on behalf of discharged Air Force staff sergeant
Nixon embraces bisexuality, Indiana guv. candidate wants marriage equality, N.J. Guv. angers civil rights leaders with 'vote on rights' comment, and more
Some of the year's highlights from the Washington Blade photo archive
Pentagon, lawmakers herald end of military's gay ban
The administration chooses top defense advisers, Illinois Civil Unions begin, a trans woman's Texas marriage invalidated and a trans prom queen in Florida
