Five Trans Service Members on the Glory and Agony of the US Military
These are stories of trans people who have served or are serving in the US military; their experiences range from the positive to the deeply traumatic and everywhere in between.
DADT
Recruiting All Homos: Now That We’re Asking And Telling, I’m Enlisting
“Will I have to leave my boxer briefs at home in lieu of high-waisted, thin, cotton lady panties under my kick ass uniform during Basic Training?”
Even Post-DADT, Military May Get “License to Bully” LGB Servicemembers Because “Religious Freedom”
A newly introduced bill would protect the “speech and actions” associated with religious belief, which could mean less protection for those affected by the speech and action.
UFC’s Out Lesbian Fighter Liz Carmouche: The Autostraddle Interview
Badass former Marine and out athlete Liz Carmouche will be a part of history when she takes on Ronda Rousey in the UFC’s first women’s Mixed Martial Arts title fight on February 23rd.
Gays Kicked Out of the Military Will Now Receive Full Separation Pay: Yes, It Took This Long
On January 7th it was announced under a legal settlement that military members who were discharged without full separation pay under DADT will now be fully compensated with the remainder of their pay.
Navy Officer Actually Fired For Letting Anti-Gay Hazing Go On For Eight Months
In which there are actual consequences for the hazing and harassment of a gay sailor.
DADT Is Over, Inequality for Gays and Same-Sex Couples in the Military Isn’t
DADT’s being repealed doesn’t mean that same-sex couples will be treated equally on base or off.
Military “Investigates” Gay Pride Flag Raising in Afghanistan, Surely Has Something Better To Do
Because supporting gay pride is very much like burning the Koran, somehow?
Santorum, Fox News Add Women in the Military to List of Things They’re Wrong About
In which people are irrationally insulting to female servicemembers.
Yes: This Lesbian Navy Homecoming Kiss Is Just The Greatest Thing
Everyone should have a lesbian homecoming kiss this sweet.
Republican Candidates Still Love to Hate The Gays, Have Nothing Else To Talk About
Look, we all were hoping this wasn’t true but it is: the Republican candidates for president are completely and totally obsessed with us, and it’s super awkward. They just won’t let the gay thing go. Ever. Seriously.
Bradley Manning’s Lawyers Argue That Being Gay Under DADT Was A Factor in WikiLeaks Involvement
Bradley Manning is being tried for leaking files to WikiLeaks after 19 months of imprisonment, and the military is arguing that his being gay is “irrelevant.”
In Which DOMA Is One Step Closer to Going The Way of DADT
“We are only asking for fair and equitable treatment as a recognized family.”
DADT Repeal, DOMA, and Gray Areas: It’s Still Not Easy Being Gay
This is what not-quite-equal looks like.
“The Rainbow Struggle” Brings Gay International News Home
Incredible things are happening in this world, gay things are happening in this world…
What The DADT Repeal Looks Like: Marines Recruiting Gays In Tulsa
This is what a repeal of DADT looks like at a gay community center in Oklahoma.
DADT Hits the Road and So Many Glorious Gay Soldiers Emerge!
The big day is finally here and we’re one step closer to equality!
The Last Days of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Are Finally Here
On Tuesday, DADT will be over forever.
I Bet You Were Wondering What’s New With DADT
The reader’s digest version: People in charge: “Hunky dory,” Gay lady: “Swimmingly,” Gay guy: “Ehh, pretty good,” Republicans: “Danger Will Robinson!,” Gay soldiers’ organizations: “Please sir, I want some more.”
Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Will Really, Truly, Absolutely, Forever & Ever End In September
What a long, strange, monumentally confusing trip it’s been.