Frontlines: The Latest from OutServe-SLDN
Truman’s Courage Inspires Supporters of Equality to Take Action
Sixty-one years after I became the beneficiary of President Truman's executive order to integrate the armed forces, I had the privilege to share my journey. This journey began with me as an initial entry soldier (Pvt.) in a segregated Army, and completed with me as a Major General in an integrated Army. ...Read More
07-31-09 By Major General Vance Coleman (Ret.) | Comment (0)
SLDN Forum Honors Truman Legacy of Desegregation, Highlights Remaining Challenges of Discrimination
The July 27th Freedom to Serve Forum, which honored President Truman’s executive order ending racial segregation in the U.S. military, drew approximately 100 attendees and generated considerable media attention, including coverage from C-SPAN. ...Read More
07-30-09 By Paul DeMiglio, Senior Communications Manager | Comment (0)
Gen. Powell on CNN
We agree with Gen. Powell. Serving in the military should be all about performance. Then why won't he support ending "Don't Ask, Don't Tell?" ...Read More
07-29-09 By Kevin Nix, SLDN Communications Director | Comment (2)
Freedom to Serve - Then & Now
On Monday I had the honor and privilege of participating in the Freedom to Serve Forum at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, MO. This forum was organized by the Truman Library and SLDN to commemorate the 61st anniversary of President Truman's executive order desegregating the U.S. military. ...Read More
07-29-09 By Zoe Dunning, SLDN Board Co-Chair | Comment (0)
Congressman Patrick Murphy Renews Sense of Urgency
Supporters of DADT repeal couldn't have asked for a better advocate than Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-PA), who became the lead sponsor for HR 1283 (Military Readiness Enhancement Act) last week. ...Read More
07-17-09 By Paul DeMiglio, Senior Communications Manager | Comment (0)
What Can Be Done Now on DADT
"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" is fast becoming the buck that never stops. It's passed from Congress to the Pentagon to the White House and back again. And again. And again. The gift that keeps on giving? Thank you, Congress. ...Read More
07-07-09 By Aubrey Sarvis, SLDN Executive Director | Comment (5)
Remembering Pfc. Barry Winchell on the 10th Anniversary of His Murder
Pfc. Barry L. Winchell of the 101st Airborne Infantry was murdered in his bed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky in the pre-dawn hours of July 5th, 1999 while he lay sleeping. His killer, a nineteen year old fellow soldier wielding a Louisville Slugger baseball bat, struck him with such savage ferocity that bits of Winchell's brain and bone, mixed with blood, sprayed against the wall behind his bed like a red halo. ...Read More
07-06-09 By Michael Rowe | Comment (3)
Death, Anxiety, and Questions in San Diego and at Camp Pendleton
This Fourth of July we are saddened by the death of one of our LGBT service members, Seaman August Provost of Houston, Texas, who was found dead Tuesday morning on Camp Pendleton. Today we extend our deepest sympathy to the Provost family and loved ones. ...Read More
07-04-09 By Aubrey Sarvis, SLDN Executive Director | Comment (2)
Renew the Fight for Repeal this July 4th
As you celebrate with your family and friends this July 4th to remember our nation's struggle for independence, I ask you to pause for a moment and think of the service members who are serving our country under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." These patriotic Americans are serving honorably and defending our freedom while serving in silence. ...Read More
07-04-09 By David Hall, former U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant | Comment (0)
Remembering the Freedom to Serve this Independence Day
During the summer of 1999, I enlisted in the United States Air Force (USAF). Unfortunately, my goals were cut short and my nine-year career ended after I was outed to my commander by a civilian. ...Read More
07-03-09 By (SSgt) Shelly Waite, former flight attendant, US Air Force | Comment (0)
