Dec 19

With gay ban debate over, military impact in doubt (AP) Read the rest of this entry »

Dec 19

Gays see repeal as a civil rights milestone (AP)

AP – Allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly in the U.S. military is a step toward equality, advocates say, but a fight for other social changes such as gay marriage still lies ahead. Read the rest of this entry »

Dec 19

Obama to sign end to military gay ban (AFP)

AFP – The United States stood Sunday on the cusp of letting gays serve openly in its military for the first time, as the US Congress sent President Barack Obama a bill to bring about the historic shift. Read the rest of this entry »

Dec 19

Senate votes to end ban on openly gay troops (AP)

AP – In a historic vote for gay rights, the Senate agreed on Saturday to do away with the military’s 17-year ban on openly gay troops and sent President Barack Obama legislation to overturn the Clinton-era policy known as “don’t ask, don’t tell.” Read the rest of this entry »