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God & Gay’s Save the Queen

James — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 11:00:29 +0000

The Queen of England is looking for a few good folks to join her squad of elite officers protecting Windsor Castle and Balmoral. And if she has her way, she’d prefer it if those folks came from under-represented populations on her staff, including LGBT folks.

The Metropolitian Police are leading a recruitment drive to add special officers to a unit known as the SO14 Royalty Protection Branch. Sounds a little like an American bank or something from the TV show Alias, but it’s actually an elite squad of cops who protect the Royal Family as well as visitors to London’s royal palaces. The recruitment drive came about amidst concerns that the unit was lacking diversity, especially regarding LGBT officers.

Real American Hero

James — Wed, 13 May 2009 11:14:02 +0000

I have learned many lessons in the ten years since I first raised my right hand at the United States Military Academy at West Point and committed to fighting for my country. The lessons of courage, integrity, honesty and selfless service are some of the most important.

Read the rest of this open letter to President Obama and every member of Congress from Lt. Daniel Cho at CNN.com!

The End of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell?

James — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 11:00:09 +0000

March 2 marked another historic date in the ongoing struggle for lgbt equality. Rep. Ellen Tauscher (D-CA) introduced legislation to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”. This to ensure that all qualified Americans can serve openly in the military regardless of sexual orientation.

“This law has failed our country and our military for 15 years,” Rep. Tauscher (pictured) said in her announcement. “It harms military readiness and discriminates against patriotic young men and women who want to serve their country. It’s time for Congress to right this wrong.”

Read the rest at Steve Charing OUTspoken!

Not Just A Gay Marine

James — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:18:36 +0000

Jeff didn’t join the Marines at 20 and then realize he was a homosexual. Key had been out of the “closet” for 20 years, but had an urge so profound to serve his country and, at age 34, he called a recruiter to see what the cut off age was, and was told 28. His answer was not “bummer,” it was “shit.” The recruiter asked Key’s age and said to come down and he would see what he could do. After a self-written letter asking permission to serve his country, Jeff was accepted. Key went through boot camp as the squads “guide” the whole time, most everyone loses the guide title at some point during boot camp, but not Key. In a squad of young men, young enough to be his sons, he remained their leader…their guide. Much like my “hero” (my grandfather) who finished the police academy training 1st in his class at the age of 55. Marines see second place as unacceptable, just like Key did.

Read the rest of this amazing story at burtsellfamily.wordpress.com.