DADT and ROTC

According to the G.W. student newspaper the Hatchet, University Freshman Todd Belok was dismissed from the Navy ROTC program after his fellow midshipmen learned that he was gay. Read more

Repealing DADT

Independent Senator Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut is preparing to introduce a “don’t ask, don’t tell” repeal bill “probably early next week,” according to a spokesperson from his office. Read more

Walls Crumbling Down

The absolute worst nightmare of diehard defenders of “don’t ask, don’t tell” has become reality: They’re now fighting the Pentagon, including the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Read more

Wartime is the Right Time

As the Obama Administration moves (slowly) toward repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, one argument in opposition is that the nation is at war, and fundamental changes in the military should not take place during wartime. Read more

Ask About Don’t Ask

As a candidate for president, Barack Obama told the country’s leading gay rights group, the Human Rights Campaign, “America is ready to get rid of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy. Read more

Committee Moves on DADT

On January 12th, the State Assembly Judiciary Committee officially endorsed a resolution calling for the repeal of the discriminatory federal policy known as “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” Read more

Straight Guys Tell

You’ve heard the threats — about how gay men in the shower might bring down the U.S. military with a wink, a pinch, or a flick of a wet towel. But where’s the truth in that? What’s it really like to serve alongside gay and lesbian service members? Read more

D.A.D.T. Strikes Again!

There’s been a lot of talk recently about the state of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, well, a lot of procrastination anyway. Read more

Gays Have Served Honorably

As a candidate, Barack Obama spoke out strongly against the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy of banning gays and lesbians from serving openly in the Armed Forces. Read more

Real American Hero

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. Read more

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