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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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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.
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9th Circuit leaves ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ in place; prohibits investigations, discharges
The 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals granted an emergency order Friday night, temporarily reinstating its original stay of an order that had prohibited the government from enforcing Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.
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Pentagon halts DADT discharges, will accept applications from gay recruits
The Pentagon has ordered a halt to all separations of gay and lesbian service members under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” complying with a ruling this week in federal court that ordered an immediate halt to the ban’s enforcement.
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U.S. House adds another anti-gay amendment to Defense appropriations bill
The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday morning voted in favor of an amendment to the Defense Appropriations bill that prohibits the use of funds to implement training on the repeal of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law for chaplains.
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U.S. House approves anti-gay DOMA amendment to defense appropriations bill
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday voted in favor of an anti-gay amendment to the defense appropriations bill that reaffirms the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) as component of the Pentagon spending legislation.