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- Whos Fit for Duty Now? 11:55am Nov 5
- Glaring Omissions from the Washington Times 9:15am Nov 3
- Glaring Omissions from the Washington Times 9:15am Nov 3
A story in Wednesday’s Army Times reports that 75 percent of 17-24 year olds are ineligible to serve because they can’t meet basic standards. Most are overweight, don’t meet educational requirements, or have had run-ins with the law.Former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. John...
As we eagerly watched President Obama sign into law last week the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr...
The Washington Times speculated yesterday that Marine Commandant James Conway might be gearing up to become a lead opponent of the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” Until we learn more about General Conway’s views on DADT from Conway himself, and what the Obama Administration plans to do should th...
As we eagerly watched President Obama sign into law last week the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr...
The Washington Times speculated yesterday that Marine Commandant James Conway might be gearing up to become a lead opponent of the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” Until we learn more about General Conway’s views on DADT from Conway himself, and what the Obama Administration plans to do should th...
There was a strong wind of optimism last night as a crowd of about 50 SLDN supporters — old and new — heeded the call to honor some of our fiercest advocates in the fight to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” These friends came because they know that now, at this political juncture, their resolute su...
“Those who wish to serve and are qualified should be allowed the honor of showing their loyalty and duty to country by joining the armed forces if they so desire.”This isn’t a quote from the opinion pages of the New York Times or THE Advocate, but comes from an editorial that appeared Wedne...
Servicemembers Legal Defense Network Upcoming SLDN Events: October 21, 2009 - Chicago Event at Sidetrack - www.sldn.org/chicago October 24, 2009 - Atlanta Event - www.sldn.org/atlanta October 28, 2009 - DC Event at Army & Navy Club - www.sldn.org/DC2009 November 6, 2009 - Las Vegas Event - www.sldn.org/LasVegas November 10, 2009 - West Hollywood Event - www.sldn.org/WestHollywood November 13, 2009 - Palm Springs Event - www.sldn.org/PalmSprings
The call to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” has hit mainstream America – so much so that “Saturday Night Live” this past weekend took a stab at satirizing the law, which deprives our armed forces of the patriotic Americans whose only “transgression” is their sexual orientation.As featured speaker ...
As DADT continues to move into the political spotlight, it should come as no surprise that “Saturday Night Live” took a few swings at the policy during its most recent episode. SN...
Over the last week, we’ve seen an uptick in support for “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal. At the recent HRC Dinner in Washington, President Obama gave his strongest assurance yet that he would work with Congress to lift the ban. “Don’t A...
As DADT continues to move into the political spotlight, it should come as no surprise that “Saturday Night Live” took a few swings at the policy during its most recent episode. SN...
We often hear the words “we support our troops.” I just heard it on the radio this morning in an ad for a veteran-related charity. Wh...
“We should not be punishing patriotic Americans who have stepped forward to serve the country. We should be celebrating their willingness to step forward and show such courage ... ...
Over the last week, we’ve seen an uptick in support for “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal. At the recent HRC Dinner in Washington, President Obama gave his strongest assurance yet that he would work with Congress to lift the ban. “Don’t A...
