Frontlines: The Latest from OutServe-SLDN
Stand by Your Word Mr. President: End “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
President Obama is a brave man. There is, however, one campaign promise he's been silent on since he was elected in November: the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." ...Read More
04-27-09 By Aubrey Sarvis, SLDN Executive Director | Comment (19)
The President’s Albatross
SLDN ran an ad in Roll Call on Tuesday, urging President Obama to keep his word and repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." ...Read More
04-27-09 By Paul DeMiglio, Senior Communications Manager | Comment (2)
Tell National Leaders to Keep Their Word, Repeal DADT
Recently I flew down to hot and steamy Miami and visited the students on the sun-drenched campus of University of Miami Law School. I was invited to speak to students about "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." ...Read More
04-24-09 By Emily B. Hecht, SLDN Legal Department Co-Director | Comment (1)
It’s Hailing Gay In Texas
I had the privilege of speaking at Texas Tech Law School and at the local PFLAG chapter about the challenges faced by those serving under DADT. ...Read More
04-22-09 By Aaron Tax, SLDN Legal Department Co-Director | Comment (0)
Man the Barricades, Men! The Gays Are at the Gates!
Let's get behind the misguided missile that four retired flag officers fired out of the 1950s into the heart of the liberal media last week - that is, if anyone still considers the Washington Post's editorial pages liberal and if the word itself still carries any meaning except as a red flag to the know-nothings who mutter darkly about "European socialism," the gay conspiracy, black helicopters, and similar bugaboos of the far religious Right, who, as has often been pointed out, are neither religious nor right. ...Read More
04-20-09 By Aubrey Sarvis, SLDN Executive Director | Comment (6)
Gays and The Military: A Good Fit
We learned a lot from Wednesday's Washington Post op-ed, "Gays and The Military: A Bad Fit," penned by four retired flag officers. ...Read More
04-15-09 By Kevin Nix, SLDN Communications Director | Comment (4)
Freedom to Serve Video
Check out SLDN's latest video on our Freedom to Serve rally. ...Read More
04-15-09 By Paul DeMiglio, Senior Communications Manager | Comment (0)
A Voice from Iowa
As a corn-fed Iowa boy, I am proud of the Iowa Supreme Court's unanimous decision for marriage equality. Yet, there remains a segment of Iowans and D.C. residents who will not be able to fully enjoy these victories. ...Read More
04-14-09 By Eric McCool, SLDN Legal Intern | Comment (1)
Rep. Polis’ Trip to Baghdad
Congressman Jared Polis (D-CO) recounts his visit to Baghdad over at Huffington Post. Here’s a key graf. ...Read More
04-08-09 By Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO) | Comment (2)
