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Hagel vows to push for equal benefits for gay and lesbian military families

Posted on January 15, 2013 by David Taffet

Servicemembers Legal Defense Network and Family Equality Council both praised Chuck Hagel after he wrote a letter to Sen. Barbara Boxer addressing concerns about his appointment as Secretary of Defense. Continue reading →

Posted in Instant Tea, news | Tagged Barbara Boxer, Chuck Hagel, chuck schumer, DADT, Don't ask don't tell, Family Equality Council, Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, SLDN | Leave a comment

DADT repeal crusader Dave Guy-Gainer dies

Posted on February 3, 2012 by David Taffet

Dave Guy-Gainer, who was a leading local advocate for the repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell,” died unexpectedly at his home in Forest Hill on Thursday. Guy-Gainer was 63. A public memorial will be held at 5 p.m. on Saturday, … Continue reading →

Posted in Instant Tea, news | Tagged Dave Guy-Gainer, Equality Texas, johnson library, lgbt community, Oak Lawn, Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, SLDN, Stonewall Democrats | 8 Comments

‘Perform or provide’

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Kevin Thomas

DADT repeal gives progressive chaplains a chance to counter evangelical clergy in the military DAVID TAFFET | Staff Writer taffet@dallasvoice.com When a soldier recently came to Chaplain Chris Antal, a lieutenant in the Army National Guard in New York and … Continue reading →

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DADT is finally dead

Posted on September 20, 2011 by John Wright

OutServe, a group for active-duty LGBT military personnel, published an issue of its magazine featuring 101 newly out servicemembers to mark the end of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell.’ After 18 years and more than 14,000 discharges, “don’t ask, don’t tell” … Continue reading →

Posted in Instant Tea, news | Tagged DADT, OutServe, President Barack Obama, Servicemembers Legal Defense Network | 1 Comment

DADT repeal starts Tuesday, but will discrimination continue?

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Kevin Thomas

DOJ says Log Cabin lawsuit should be declared ‘moot,’ but LCR attorney warns that without ruling, discriminatory policies could be reinstated STILL FIGHTING | Attorney Dan Woods, right, and Log Cabin Republicans Executive Director R. Clarke Cooper, left, pose together … Continue reading →

Posted in More Headlines News, National, News | Tagged 9th circuit, active duty, court of appeals, Decades, department of justice, Discrimination, discriminatory policies, district court decision, executive director, gay service, gays, homosexuals, judge panel, Log Cabin Republicans, military regulation, news service, photo courtesy, r clarke, Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, Timeline | 8 Comments

COVER STORY: Coming out of the shadows

Posted on August 11, 2011 by John Wright

As the process of repealing DADT nears its end, some gay servicemembers discharged under the policy are considering the possibility of re-enlisting DAVID TAFFET | Staff Writer taffet@dallasvoice.com Since the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy — prohibiting gays and … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured, News, Texas | Tagged DADT, Dave Guy-Gainer, Jeremy Johnson, Justin Elzie, michael moore, palm center, Servicemembers Legal Defense Network | 5 Comments

WHAT’S BREWING: Day of prayer suit dismissed; post-DADT guide for gay troops; NY marriage split

Posted on July 29, 2011 by John Wright

Your weekday morning blend from Instant Tea: 1. A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to block Texas Gov. Rick Perry from participating in or promoting his Aug. 6 day of prayer on the grounds that his involvement … Continue reading →

Posted in Instant Tea, news | Tagged DADT, day of prayer, Gay marriage, marriage equality, Rick Perry, same-sex marriage, Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, the Response | 1 Comment

BREAKING: President certifies DADT repeal

Posted on July 22, 2011 by admin

President Barack Obama is shown signing the law repealing ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ on Dec. 22, 2010. After a delay of more than six months during which the U.S. military branches received training on DADT repeal and dealing with openly … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured, National, News | Tagged ACLU, certification, DADT, defense of marriage act, gay, gay pride parade, joint chiefs of staff, lesbian, Mullin, national center for transgender equality, Obama, Panetta, repeal, same sex couples, Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, Servicemembers United, transgender | 4 Comments

Military gay couples won’t enjoy benefits

Posted on July 18, 2011 by John Wright

Even after DADT repeal is complete, DOMA will create discrepancy JULIE WATSON | Associated Press SAN DIEGO — Gay service members from Army soldiers to Air Force officers are planning to celebrate the official end of the military’s 17-year policy … Continue reading →

Posted in More Headlines News, National, News | Tagged DADT, defense of marriage act, DOMA, gay couples, gay service members, gay troops, same sex marriages, Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, sexual orientation | Leave a comment

Appeals court halts enforcement of DADT, but gay servicemembers warned to remain cautious

Posted on July 6, 2011 by John Wright

A federal appeals court has halted enforcement of “don’t ask don’t tell,” effective immediately. A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a unanimous order today lifting a stay it had placed on an injunction handed … Continue reading →

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