Gays In The Military

Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Black GOP Virginia Lt. gov. nominee stirs controversy with anti-gay views

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Barack Obama's historic transformation of the American military

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Obama: Commander in chief must support gay troops

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Finally asking, openly telling: The end of DADT

OPINION – The taste of victory belongs to the soldiers, who for too long were asked to die, but denied the right to live and love out loud…
/ September 21, 2011
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Repeal of gay ban causing few waves in US military

WASHINGTON (AP) – After years of debate and months of final preparations, the U.S. military passed a historic milestone Tuesday with the repeal of a ban on gays serving openly in uniform…
/ September 20, 2011
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Will Obama's pro-gay policies alienate African-Americans?

OPINION – Some blacks privately grumble over Obama’s expected reversal on the gay marriage issue and his backing of the repeat of DADT…
/ July 25, 2011
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Obama officially ends ban on gays in the US military

WASHINGTON (AP) – Friday’s move was expected under the repeal law Congress passed in December. Before “don’t ask, don’t tell,” the military did not allow gays to serve…
/ July 22, 2011
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Defense secretary to OK end of military gay ban

WASHINGTON (AP) – His decision, which was expected, comes two weeks after the chiefs of the military services told Panetta that ending the ban would not affect military readiness…
/ July 22, 2011
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Obama signs repeal of military ban on gays

WASHINGTON (AP) – Surrounded by senior military officials and members of Congress, Obama said he is proud to sign the bill, which he says will strengthen national security….
/ December 22, 2010
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' repeal: Final frontier of the civil rights movement?

OPINION – Much like those who marched the streets of Detroit, Chicago, Selma and Montgomery — we must believe…
/ December 19, 2010