Significant Benefits
Offering health benefits to federal employees’ same-sex partners is a boon to both the gay workforce and the government, writes Crosby Burns.
Turning the Tables
Noel Gordon and Jeff Krehely examine the changing views of the American people and what that could mean for conservative candidates for president.
Interactive: Conservatives on LGBT Issues
Interactive from Noel Gordon and Jeff Krehely reveals the stances of potential Republican candidates for president on LGBT issues.
The Military Has Spoken
The Pentagon’s comprehensive report as well as the testimony of our military leaders should encourage these undecided senators to support repeal now.
Center for American Progress Action Fund Hails Pentagon’s DADT Study Findings
The Center for American Progress Action Fund welcomes the results of a Pentagon study on “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” which found repealing the law would not hurt our military.
Holding Lawmakers Accountable
Senators waiting on the Pentagon to decide on "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" will soon have their wish, but we will have to hold them to their words, write Crosby Burns and Jeff Krehely.
Finish the Job
The Senate should begin debate on the National Defense Authorization Bill right away to ensure progress on repealing "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell," write Jeff Krehely and Crosby Burns.
Video: Repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Now!
Our military needs to make personnel decisions based on the mission, not irrelevant factors such as sexual orientation. Tell Congress to act now to repeal DADT.
Respecting Our Elders
Experts at CAP Action event discuss the pressing need for a richer dialogue and more data on the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender elders.
Video: Repeal “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell”
We want to hear from former service members who have been harmed by this policy and think it should be repealed.