Human Rights Campaign Statement on President Signing “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Repeal into Law
Today President Obama signed legislation that will result in the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT). Following the signing ceremony, HRC President Joe Solmonese made the following statement.
UN restores gay clause to killings resolution
UN member states have voted to restore a controversial reference to sexual orientation in a resolution against the unjustified killing of minority groups. The clause had been removed after pressure from some Arab and African member states but the US had pushed to have it reinstated.
Obama plans to sign repeal of gay ban Wednesday
The White House says President Barack Obama will sign the repeal of the military’s ban on openly gay service members on Wednesday morning at a Department of Interior auditorium.
‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ lawsuits to remain active
Pending lawsuits against the military ban on openly gay troops will remain in place for now, even though Congress has voted to repeal the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.
Lisa Howe Speaks: Belmont Soccer Coach Fired For Being Gay?
Until last month, Lisa Howe was a beloved soccer coach at Belmont University in Tennessee. But after she told her team that she and her partner of eight years, Wendy Holleman, were expecting a baby, she lost her job.
Gay US soldiers must still hold fire on sexuality
US lawmakers have voted to allow gays to serve openly in the military for the first time, but troops must wait months before they can reveal their sexual orientation without facing dismissal.