Posts Tagged ‘ Military ’

Gay Military Translator Dan Choi Called Back to Active Duty

Feb 9th, 2010 | By Main Contributor | Category: Dont Ask Dont Tell

Lt. Dan Choi came out publicly as gay on the Rachel Maddow Show and received a discharge notification shortly after his appearance.  Since then, he has been advocating for the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell.  Lt. Dan Choi is an Arabic translator, which is a highly needed and understaffed profession in the military.  It was reported by [...]



Minnesota Independent: Franken Bill to Give Servicewomen Access to Emergency Contraception

Jan 14th, 2010 | By Main Contributor | Category: Around The Web

A bill introduced by Senator Al Franken will provide greater access to emergency contraceptives for women in the military.  The bill has bipartisan support with Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) as a co-sponsor for the bill.
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