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28 Mar 2024 13:05 GMT
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On March 11, longtime LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS activist David Mixner—known for working on Bill Clinton's presidential campaign but then splitting from him over "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT)—died at age 77, The Advocate reported.
12 Mar 2024 13:17 GMT
On March 11, longtime LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS activist David Mixner—known for working on Bill Clinton's presidential campaign but then splitting from him over "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT)—died at age 77, The Advocate reported.
His …
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Democrat-Turned-Independent Joe Lieberman, Former Senator and VP Nominee, Dies at 82
28 Mar 2024 02:22 GMT
HARTFORD, Conn. — Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, who nearly won the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in the disputed 2000 election and who almost became Republican John McCain’s running mate eight years later, has died, …
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Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer introduces bill to reverse Don't Ask, Don't Tell discharges
21 Feb 2024 00:21 GMT
The Don't Ask Don't Tell policy from the early 90s was in place for nearly two decades
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) introduced a bill on Tuesday aiming to reverse dishonorable discharges veterans received based on …
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Lawmakers want oversight of Pentagon's "don't ask, don't tell" discharge review
26 Jan 2024 15:34 GMT
A group of Democratic lawmakers wants to know more about steps the Pentagon is taking to restore military honor and benefits to LGBTQ+ veterans who were dismissed because of their sexual orientation, asking for oversight of the process in a new letter to …
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Veteran overcoming impact of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
28 Dec 2023 03:00 GMT
The Pentagon is reviewing discharge papers of veterans who were kicked out of the military over their sexual orientation. Jim Axelrod spoke with one veteran who says his life has changed for the better now that the military is righting these past wrongs.
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Oregon representative introduces bill to upgrade military discharges based on sexual orientation
22 Feb 2024 16:01 GMT
Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who represents Oregon's fifth congressional district, sponsors the Recover Pride in Service Act.
PORTLAND, Ore. — A newly introduced bill proposes requiring the Department of Defense (DoD) to proactively upgrade military …
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How Are Male Military Spouses Really Doing?
31 Jan 2024 21:07 GMT
Jennifer Barnhill is a columnist for Military.com writing about military families.
"A lot of us have given up careers … became the default parent," Michael Franklin, podcast host, Air Force spouse, and stay-at-home dad told me recently.
"The …
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DOD to upgrade discharge statuses of those hurt by Don't Ask Don't Tell
23 Sep 2023 16:40 GMT
The Department of Defense announced this week it will start proactively upgrading the discharge statuses of some veterans kicked out of the military for their sexual orientation and denied benefits for serving — a good step that does not go far enough some …
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Defense Department Increases Outreach to Veterans Discharged Under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
23 Sep 2023 23:20 GMT
It’s now been over 12 years since the Obama administration repealed the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, which allowed queer service members to be open about their sexuality without the threat of being discharged. This repeal didn’t only apply to …