DADT

DADT

Don't Ask Don't Tell

politics + activism

Five Trans Service Members on the Glory and Agony of the US Military

These are stories of trans people who have served or are serving in the US military; their experiences range from the positive to the deeply traumatic and everywhere in between. 

the team —

Jul 31, 2017

DADT

greatest hits

first person

Recruiting All Homos: Now That We’re Asking And Telling, I’m Enlisting

“Will I have to leave my boxer briefs at home in lieu of high-waisted, thin, cotton lady panties under my kick ass uniform during Basic Training?”

Sara —

Aug 6, 2013

DADT

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Even Post-DADT, Military May Get “License to Bully” LGB Servicemembers Because “Religious Freedom”

A newly introduced bill would protect the “speech and actions” associated with religious belief, which could mean less protection for those affected by the speech and action.

Vivian —

Jun 7, 2013

DADT

interview

sports

UFC’s Out Lesbian Fighter Liz Carmouche: The Autostraddle Interview

Badass former Marine and out athlete Liz Carmouche will be a part of history when she takes on Ronda Rousey in the UFC’s first women’s Mixed Martial Arts title fight…

Brittani —

Feb 6, 2013

DADT

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Gays Kicked Out of the Military Will Now Receive Full Separation Pay: Yes, It Took This Long

On January 7th it was announced under a legal settlement that military members who were discharged without full separation pay under DADT will now be fully compensated with the remainder…

Malaika —

Jan 11, 2013

DADT

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Navy Officer Actually Fired For Letting Anti-Gay Hazing Go On For Eight Months

In which there are actual consequences for the hazing and harassment of a gay sailor.

Rachel —

Jun 26, 2012

DADT

Daily Fix

politics + activism

DADT Is Over, Inequality for Gays and Same-Sex Couples in the Military Isn’t

DADT’s being repealed doesn’t mean that same-sex couples will be treated equally on base or off.

Rachel —

May 18, 2012

DADT

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Military “Investigates” Gay Pride Flag Raising in Afghanistan, Surely Has Something Better To Do

Because supporting gay pride is very much like burning the Koran, somehow?

Jamie J. Hagen —

Apr 5, 2012

DADT

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Santorum, Fox News Add Women in the Military to List of Things They’re Wrong About

In which people are irrationally insulting to female servicemembers.

Rachel —

Feb 15, 2012

DADT

Don't Ask Don't Tell

society + culture

Yes: This Lesbian Navy Homecoming Kiss Is Just The Greatest Thing

Everyone should have a lesbian homecoming kiss this sweet.

Whitney Pow —

Dec 21, 2011

2012 Presidential Race

DADT

politics + activism

Republican Candidates Still Love to Hate The Gays, Have Nothing Else To Talk About

Look, we all were hoping this wasn’t true but it is: the Republican candidates for president are completely and totally obsessed with us, and it’s super awkward. They just won’t…

Carmen —

Dec 21, 2011

bradley manning

DADT

politics + activism

Bradley Manning’s Lawyers Argue That Being Gay Under DADT Was A Factor in WikiLeaks Involvement

Bradley Manning is being tried for leaking files to WikiLeaks after 19 months of imprisonment, and the military is arguing that his being gay is “irrelevant.”

Rachel —

Dec 19, 2011