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Choi trial halted after challenge to judge’s ruling
A federal judge on Wednesday suspended the trial of gay former Army Lt. Dan Choi after the prosecutor said she would challenge his preliminary finding that sufficient evidence exists that Choi was targeted for “vindictive prosecution” in connection with a White House protest last November.
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Discharged Iraq war veteran, gay activist Dan Choi on trial for DADT protest
Lt. Dan Choi, the openly gay Army veteran and gay rights activist who was arrested outside the White House for protesting against “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” testified in court on Tuesday that he was proud and willing to go to jail.
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‘OutServe’ magazine to hit military bases same day ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ ends
OutServe Magazine — targeting gay and lesbian service members — has announced it has received approval to distribute its publication on Army and Air Force military bases beginning in September.
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Christine O’Donnell bails on Piers Morgan to avoid answering gay marriage questions
Taking a page out of the Michele Bachmann playbook, tea party favorite and failed candidate for U.S. Senate Christine O’Donnell abruptly ended a CNN interview to avoid answering questions about gay marriage and “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.”
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Study: LGBT equality movement seriously outspent; needs more focus, money
The LGBT movement is making progress, but it’s being seriously outspent by opponents and still has “a long way” to go to reach equality. That’s the conclusion of an in-depth analysis by an independent think tank.
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Obama sends letter of thanks to supporters of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ repeal
President Barack Obama on Friday, living up to a campaign promise to the gay and lesbian community, signed the certification that repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” and sent this email to individuals and organizations who worked to make the historic event possible.
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Reaction: LGBT, equality advocates hail historic end to ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
LGBT advocacy groups on Friday hailed the historic announcement by the White House that President Barack Obama has formally signed the certification that repeal 17-year-old ban on gays serving openly in the military. Additional coverage here: Obama, Pentagon certify repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’— ban ends in 60 days As laid out in the […]
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Obama, Pentagon certify repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ — ban ends in 60 days
President Barack Obama has formally signed the certification that repeals the ban on gays serving openly in the military.
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Panetta to announce Pentagon is ready to certify repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is expected to announce on Friday that the Pentagon is ready to certify the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” paving the way for gay men and women to serve openly in all branches of the U.S. military.
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Estimated 250 active military, veterans march in San Diego gay pride parade
An estimated 250 active-duty service members and veterans on Saturday marched Saturday in San Diego’s gay pride parade, just one day after a federal appeals court reinstated “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” but with a provision that prohibits the military from investigating or penalizing anyone who is openly gay.