Department of Defense

Pentagon to Allow Chaplains to Officiate Weddings for Gay and Lesbian Service Members

Last week, after nearly 18 years and 14,000 dismissals, the demise of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" became official. Earlier today, the Pentagon made clear that military chaplains will be permitted to officiate at wedding ceremonies for gay a...

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Pentagon to Allow Chaplains to Officiate Weddings for Gay and Lesbian Service Members

Last week, after nearly 18 years and 14,000 dismissals, the demise of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" became official. Earlier today, the Pentagon made clear that military chaplains will be permitted to officiate at wedding ceremonies for gay a...

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ACLU Lens: Chicago Sun-Times Weighs in on Indefensible Military Abortion Policy

The Chicago Sun-Times today has a terrific editorial on a thoroughly unfair military policy regarding servicewomen who are the victims of rape. As it stands now, the military provides health insurance for members of the Armed Forces and their famil...

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ACLU Lens: "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" Ends Tomorrow, But Not Its Sorry Legacy for Discharged Service Members

You can play "Taps" tomorrow for the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy that prevented gay service members from serving openly. The policy itself will be consigned to the dustbin of history when its repeal takes effect Tuesday. Howe...

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ACLU Lens: "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" Ends Tomorrow, But Not Its Sorry Legacy for Discharged Service Members

You can play "Taps" tomorrow for the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy that prevented gay service members from serving openly. The policy itself will be consigned to the dustbin of history when its repeal takes effect Tuesday. Howe...

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