Frontlines: The Latest from OutServe-SLDN
Giving Thanks to All U.S. Troops
As a young boy growing up, my family instilled southern values. They taught me to always give thanks to those service members who place their life on the line so I can sleep safely each night. With the Thanksgiving holiday upon us, all I seem to be able to think about are our troops, not just those over seas, but those here at home as well. Thanksgiving is about giving thanks and being with family and friends, so we should be giving thanks to ALL service members regardless of sexuality. ...Read More
11-25-09 By Tommy Cook, SLDN Plaintiff and former U.S. Army Specialist | Comment (10)
HuffPo: A Roadmap for 2010 DADT Repeal
President Obama has said he would sign legislation overturning the ban on gays in the military. Here's a roadmap to make sure that happens in 2010. ...Read More
11-24-09 By Aubrey Sarvis, SLDN Executive Director | Comment (3)
Chaplains Speak Out
Earlier this week three retired military chaplains – representing the Army, Navy and Air Force – expressed their support for repeal of DADT in a statement issued by VoteVets.org. ...Read More
11-19-09 By Kevin Nix, Communications Director | Comment (0)
Building Trust in the Trenches
Today’s story in Stars and Stripes is yet another illustration of why overturning “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” would be a virtual non-event in the U.S. armed forces. ...Read More
11-17-09 By Paul DeMiglio, Senior Communications Manager | Comment (11)
Something Is Wrong With This Picture
A gay service member who was outed is discharged while a captain who faces life in prison, and who violates the UCMJ for adultery and assault, gets off with a virtual slap on the wrist. ...Read More
11-13-09 By Liz Feuerbach, Communications Intern | Comment (11)
Renewing Our Promise
I find it hard to believe that this can happen in our great country; yet 34 years later, the drive for acceptance continues. ...Read More
11-11-09 By CAPT Joan Darrah, USN (Ret.) | Comment (2)
Thanking a Special Veteran
On this Veterans Day, I want to tell you about a soldier, unheralded by history but a man who represented the dedication to our country and belief in our values that we honor today. Let me tell you about Private Orient Neira, B Battery, 127th Field Artillery, 32nd Infantry Division. Let me tell you about my dad. ...Read More
11-11-09 By Paula Neira, RN, CEN, Esq., LT, USNR (1985-1991) | Comment (3)
Veterans Day, a Day of Remembrance
A personal testimonial from Derek Sparks: "I take great pride in my service. Yet I still have difficulties coming to terms with the fact that, just because I am gay, I am not allowed to serve." ...Read More
11-10-09 By Derek Sparks | Comment (3)
Who’s Fit for Duty Now?
A story in Wednesday’s Army Times reports that 75 percent of 17-24 year olds are ineligible to serve because they can’t meet basic standards. Yet under DADT qualified service members are fired every day because they are gay or lesbian. ...Read More
11-05-09 By Paul DeMiglio, Senior Communications Manager | Comment (9)
