Frontlines: The Latest from OutServe-SLDN
Repeal Advocates Honored at Army and Navy Club
There was a strong wind of optimism last night as a crowd of about 50 SLDN supporters — old and new — heeded the call to honor some of our fiercest advocates in the fight to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” These friends came because they know that now, at this political juncture, their resolute support is needed. ...Read More
10-29-09 By Jeremy Wilson-Simerman, Policy Advocate and Susan LaBombard, Major Gifts Officer | Comment (0)
Conservative Newspapers Endorse Repeal
Several recent editorials show us that DADT repeal is a goal shared by a majority of Americans, liberal and conservative. ...Read More
10-23-09 By Paul DeMiglio, Senior Communications Manager | Comment (0)
Join SLDN at Chicago’s Sidetrack
On Wednesday, Oct. 21 at Sidetrack in Chicago, SLDN's Jose Zuniga will discuss how you can help repeal DADT. ...Read More
10-20-09 By Jose Zuniga, SLDN Board Member | Comment (1)
SNL Takes DADT To Task In ‘2 Gay Guys in the Military’, ‘300’ Skits
As DADT continues to move into the political spotlight, it should come as no surprise that “Saturday Night Live” took a few swings at the law during its most recent episode. ...Read More
10-19-09 By Liz Feuerbach, Communications Intern | Comment (0)
Help “Atlanta Power Couple” Support All Our Troops
SLDN is blessed to have thousands of constituents from all walks of life who support every single service member on active duty or in the reserves. Two of these goods souls hail from Atlanta, Georgia, and they are encouraging others to join them for a reception Oct. 24. ...Read More
10-19-09 By Susan LaBombard, Major Gifts Officer | Comment (1)
Repeal Opponents Grow Louder as Battle Heats Up
Over the last week, we’ve seen an uptick in support for “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal. As support builds, however, we also see the far right coming out of the woodwork with ignorance and fear. ...Read More
10-16-09 By Paul DeMiglio, Senior Communications Manager | Comment (5)
The Momentum Builds in the House of Representatives
Last Saturday the President pledged once again to end “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” One day later, an estimated 200,000 people descended on Washington, marching to the Capitol and demanding equality for all. I was among that group last Sunday, and since then I can tell you that here in Washington, and on the Hill, you can feel a surge for DADT repeal. ...Read More
10-16-09 By Jeremy Wilson-Simerman, Legislative Manager | Comment (2)
“Salty, Blue Collar Guys”
Yesterday, Andrew Sullivan published a veteran’s personal account of how participating in a discharge hearing changed his stance on open service. ...Read More
10-15-09 By Liz Feuerbach, Communications Intern | Comment (0)
Sullivan on Repeal
Andrew Sullivan is all over DADT, writing several posts on the issue that include a compelling note from a Marine veteran. ...Read More
10-14-09 By Paul DeMiglio, Senior Communications Manager | Comment (0)
HuffPo: Rousing Speech, Mr. President, But the Pressure Continues
First the good news. For the first time as president, Barack Obama said at the Human Rights Campaign extravaganza in Washington Saturday evening, "I will end 'don't ask, don't tell.' That is my commitment to you." ...Read More
10-10-09 By Aubrey Sarvis, SLDN Executive Director | Comment (13)
