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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell protesters arrested at White House

By Aaron Heier

GLTNewsNow special photo correspondent Matt Rose was in Washington DC today for a Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell protest at the White House, coordinated by grassroots activist organizations GetEqual, Queer Rising and Talk About Equality. The three organizations were accompanied by DADT activist and veteran Lt. Dan Choi, former DNC Chairman Howard Dean and Servicemembers Legal... »

The “Drama” of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

By Matthew Brown

Whenever I sit down to write, I remind myself that everyone loves a good scandal. Don’t lie and tell me you’ve never had the urge to indulge in the dirt. It’s human nature and I have no doubt that a shocking exposé on the club after-parties, sex affairs and political scandals of San Diego... »

People, Opinions & Politics: Sanders hosts GLBT leaders & Gloria shines

By Nicole Murray-Ramirez

Mayor Sanders hosts GLBT leaders at his home Mayor Jerry Sanders and his beautiful wife Rana Sampson hosted GLBT leaders and business people at their lovely home in Kensington for a fundraiser for “Yes on Prop D” (strong Mayor, strong council government.) Thousands of dollars were raised and the event was sponsored by City Commissioner Bob... »

SLDN Frontlines: Supporters of DADT Finally Jump the Shark

By Michael Magee

In all likelihood you have heard the metaphor: “to jump the shark.” Usually it refers to that moment when a long running television show has finally run out of new ideas and simply loses whatever it was that once drew people to watch it. The phrase’s origin dates to the final years of 70’s... »

Repealing Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell: End is Near, But Battle Continues

By Ben Gómez

I arrived last Thursday in Washington, DC to attend my annual pilgrimage to the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network Lobby Days. I’ve participated in every single SLDN Lobby Days since the beginning. But somehow, this year was different. I arrived energized and optimistic because both houses of Congress have bills that would effectively repeal Don’t... »

SLDN Frontlines: Making Sense of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Puzzle

By Michael D. Magee

Just across the Potomac from the nation’s capital, the Pentagon stands as the iconic symbol of America’s strength, influence and ultimately our values as a nation. Anyone who has spent time working in the famous five-sided building or tried to master its culture understands that the reason it is called “the puzzle palace” has... »

Squid Ink: Battle to end Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

By Jason Knight

The Military Readiness Enhancement Act, a bill which will effectively repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell and replace it with a policy of non-discrimination based on sexual orientation, was introduced today by Senators Joe Lieberman, Carl Levin, Mark Udall, Kirsten Gillibrand and Roland Burris. The effort follows a letter sent to the four military branch chiefs from... »

SLDN Frontlines: The Time to Repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell is Now

By Michael Magee

A casual observer of politics might conclude that the onerous federal law mandating the firing of lesbian and gay service members is all but gone. In the past month, the President of the United States, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen, former Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen.... »

Citizen Kurt’s Dirty Dozen: Ben Gomez

By Kurt Cunningham

Ben served in the U.S. Navy during Operation Desert Storm. He was also part of United Nations’ humanitarian efforts during the Bosnian conflict during his 11-year career in the armed forces. Currently, he serves as Board President of Stonewall Citizens’ Patrol and is actively involved in countless other community organizations and non-profit agencies including: Servicemembers... »

Respect for Service and Sacrifice

By Kelly Moyer

After completing my first post for GLTNewsNow yesterday, I scheduled it for publication early this evening.  Upon further reflection, I decided to reschedule it for tomorrow.  While some of the issues I want to address are important, today is not my day.  Today is Veterans Day, and nothing should call attention away from that. According... »

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