Tag: Gays in the military
Rep Patrick Murphy to Visit Pittsburgh with Lt Dan Choi
Representative Patrick Murphy, the first Iraq War vet elected to Congress, will be here in Pittsburgh on August 13, 2009. I am just sick that due to a work commitment, I will be in California and unable to attend, so
PA Congressman Attacked by Radical Fringe Group
The American Family Association of PA, run by Diane Gramley is at it again, this time attacking the first Iraq war veteran elected to the US Congress, Patrick Murphy. Murphy is the sponsor of legislation to overturn the military’s practice
Britain’s Out-Gay Military Tell Their Stories
Awesome read about gays in the Brittish armed forces. Jones joined the navy at 1989, eager for adventure, and got his wish. He intercepted drug dealers in the Caribbean, dropped from helicopters, served in the Shatt-al-Arab waterway dividing Iraq and
Decorated AF Pilot Discharged for Being Gay
I’ve posted some on the issue of gays in the military, and have known a few guys who have been in Iraq. A fellow blogger, Matt Algren has focused more n this issue than I have, but this story needs to
Obama Won’t Oppose Ruling Weakening “Don’t Ask”
President Obama has generally performed poorly in terms of gay rights issues in general, but especially in terms of the various campaign promises he made to the GLBTQ community. The only possible good news, is that he is just over
Viewing war through gay ex-Marine’s ‘Eyes’ – BostonHerald.com
Interesting interview with Jeff Key, who performs a one-man play he wrote based upon his journal entries from his days as a marine in Iraq. The interview is a wonderful read, and my bet is, his play is worth catching
A Personal Promise From President Obama On “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell†: glaadBLOG.org
Found this posted to Facebook by Pat Yeager who does an amazing job aggregating and communicating important news. A Personal Promise From President Obama On “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell†: glaadBLOG.org. If you appreciate reading my posts, would you like
Don’t Ask Me – A Career in the Military Closet
My blog entry the other day about Obama and Don’t Ask Don’t Tell spurred some good comments. Thanks! Today, I came across this blog which looks at the issue from a different perspective- that of someone in the Military Closet.
Don’t Ask Don’t Tell: Don’t Push It
The linked blogger decries that Obama is not taking action to repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, the failed policy introduced during the Clinton Administration. As much as I, like many believe this policy should be lifted, I’m not so sure
