DNC Platform: Where the Gays Stand

The party platform that will be presented to delegates at the Democratic National Convention carefully never mentions the words gay, lesbian or transgendered, yet it’s the most positive LGBT platform in memory. Read more

VIDEO: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Hearing Highlights

Thanks to Chris Johnson at HRC who was live blogging at the hearing today - here are some of the highlights. Read more

Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell: First Hearing in 15 Years

For the first time since it was enacted 15-years ago, a congressional hearing will be held on the impact of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Read more

STUDY: Military gays don’t undermine unit cohesion

Congress should repeal the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy because the presence of gays in the military is unlikely to undermine the ability to fight and win, according to a new study released by a California-based research center. Read more

Gay Soldier Redeployed Even After Admission He Is Gay, Then Discharged

The Army has discharged a decorated medic who was deployed to Iraq despite acknowledging he was gay. Read more