Frontlines, the SLDN Blog
Death, Anxiety, and Questions in San Diego and at Camp Pendleton
This Fourth of July we are saddened by the death of one of our LGBT service members, Seaman August Provost of Houston, Texas, who was found dead Tuesday morning on Camp Pendleton. Today we extend our deepest sympathy to the Provost family and loved ones. ...Read More
07-04-09 By Aubrey Sarvis, SLDN Executive Director | Comment (0)
Renew the Fight for Repeal this July 4th
As you celebrate with your family and friends this July 4th to remember our nation's struggle for independence, I ask you to pause for a moment and think of the service members who are serving our country under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." These patriotic Americans are serving honorably and defending our freedom while serving in silence. ...Read More
07-04-09 By David Hall, former U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant | Comment (0)
Remembering the Freedom to Serve this Independence Day
During the summer of 1999, I enlisted in the United States Air Force (USAF). Unfortunately, my goals were cut short and my nine-year career ended after I was outed to my commander by a civilian. ...Read More
07-03-09 By (SSgt) Shelly Waite, former flight attendant, US Air Force | Comment (0)
SLDN Staff Honors Darren Manzella
As we prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, we here at SLDN remember that this holiday is more than a celebration of summer and fireworks, but also a tribute to the brave men and women - straight and LGBT alike - who fight to keep America free. ...Read More
07-02-09 By Jessie Garth, Development Assistant and Aaron Tax, Legal Department Co-Director | Comment (3)
Take Away from LGBT White House Reception
Monday in the East Room of the White House was the first time we heard the President address DADT in such detail. That was a good and encouraging thing. One of our clients, Lt. Col. Fehrenbach, embraced what he heard the President say. ...Read More
06-30-09 By Paul DeMiglio, Senior Communications Manager | Comment (6)
José M. Zuniga’s Reaction to March on White House
I was proud to join hundreds of LGBT Americans on June 27 in exercising our right to demand that our elected leaders take action to right a wrong perpetrated against service members whose service to our country is no less honorable or patriotic than our straight brothers and sisters at arms. ...Read More
06-28-09 By José M. Zuniga, SLDN Board | Comment (3)
Service Members Speak Out
Active-duty LGBT service members from around the globe wrote notes of support for SLDN’s March on the White House this Saturday. ...Read More
06-26-09 By Paul DeMiglio, Senior Communications Manager | Comment (4)
SLDN Protest Spotlights DADT at DNC Event
On June 25, SLDN staff and supporters protested outside the Democratic National Committee (DNC) LGBT fundraiser at the Mandarin Oriental in Washington, D.C., to send a clear message that President Obama and Vice President Biden must end their silence on “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal. ...Read More
06-26-09 By Paul DeMiglio, Senior Communications Manager | Comment (0)
Service Members, Vets, and Families Marching for Justice
The uproar over President Obama's failure to deliver on any of his campaign promises regarding LGBT issues -- DADT ("Don't Ask, Don't Tell"), ENDA (Employment Non-Discrimination Act), DOMA (the misnamed Defense of Marriage Act) -- is turning into a din that's got to be penetrating even the thick walls of the White House. ...Read More
06-25-09 By Aubrey Sarvis, SLDN Executive Director | Comment (9)
Report from California
Strong voices for equality rang out in the California State Legislature on June 23. Iraq veteran Joseph Rocha and SLDN's own Commander Zoe Dunning (USN Ret.) delivered powerful personal testimony about the harmful impact of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT) law, focusing on its inherent injustice, the disproportionate impact on women, and the cost to American taxpayers. ...Read More
06-24-09 By Julian Chang, SLDN Board | Comment (0)
