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Senators Introduce Repeal of DADT Legislation
Wednesday, 03 March 2010 18:36
Press Release
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Action Fund
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Senators introduce legislation to repeal 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Legislation to repeal the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" ban on openly lesbian, gay and bisexual service members was introduced today in the U.S. Senate by Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.), along with 11 other co-sponsors. Lieberman, Carl Levin (D-Mich.), Mark Udall (D-Colo.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and Roland Burris (D-Ill.) held a press conference today to discuss the repeal effort and introduce the bill.
Statement by Rea Carey, Executive Director,
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
"We continue to advocate for the full repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' an outdated, unnecessary and immoral policy that discriminates against courageous and qualified people who are willing and proud to serve their country. We thank these senators today for introducing legislation to repeal the military ban, which marks an important step in the right direction. We also urge once again for the immediate halt to all discharges of service members because of their sexual orientation until Congress finally fulfills its responsibility to overturn this archaic, unjust law. Several other countries have already implemented equality in the armed services without issue. It's long past time for the United States to do the same. It's long past time to place fairness above foot-dragging."
To learn more about the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, visit www.theTaskForce.org and follow us on Twitter: @TheTaskForce http://www.twitter.com/theTaskForce.
Gay Marriage Licenses in Washington, D.C.!
Wednesday, 03 March 2010 16:13
By Julie Bolcer -- The Advocate
Same-sex couples in Washington, D.C., arrived at the superior court this morning to apply for marriage licenses and certificates on the first day of eligibility.
According to The Washington Post, about 11 couples had gathered outside the court building by 7 a.m. Wednesday in chilly weather with a light rain, with the crowd growing to around 45 couples when the marriage bureau office opened at 8:30 a.m. Couples were handed numbered tickets to indicate their place in line.
Gay & Bisexual Dads Study
Wednesday, 03 March 2010 11:39
Gay & Bisexual Dads Study -- Winter 2010
In the past year gay/bisexual fathers in the USA and other English speaking countries participated in this study about parenting and family relationship among gay/sexual fathered families.
This study was the largest, most diverse sample of this population completed to date. A total of 1,262 fathers participated with a total of 2,482 children.
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