Senate Ends Military Ban on Gays Serving Openly

Eight Republicans joined Democrats to vote 65 to 31 to end the Clinton-era policy known as “don’t ask, don’t tell.”

Senate Repeals ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’

Capping a 17-year struggle, the Senate repealed the Pentagon’s ban on gay men and lesbians serving openly in the military.

Lesbian Coach’s Exit From Belmont U. Has Nashville Talking

A small Christian university’s growth has not come without growing pains. The recent departure of a soccer coach who is a lesbian has made headlines

Bid to Repeal ‘Don’t Ask’ Law Draws Support in Senate

Three Republican senators have joined Democrats in the effort to let gays and lesbians serve openly in the military.

House Leader in New Bid to Repeal ‘Don’t Ask’

After a broader bill failed, a stand-alone measure may be introduced as early as Wednesday to repeal the military policy.

Gates Regrets Rejection of ‘Don’t Ask’ Repeal

The defense secretary said he would prefer that the law be addressed legislatively, rather than in the courts.

Senate Stalls Bill to Repeal Gay Policy in Military

After a 57-to-40 vote, chances for passage of a measure to end “don’t ask, don’t tell” this year were severely diminished.

Gates Skeptical of ‘Don’t Ask , Don’t Tell’ Repeal This Year

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates on Monday cast doubt about a Senate vote this year to allow gay men and women to serve openly in the armed forces

For Pentagon Lawyer Who Co-Wrote Report on Gays, Military Bias Hits Home

Jeh C. Johnson, the Defense Department’s general counsel, had to navigate numerous legal challenges to the 17-year-old “don’t ask, don’t tell” law as he prepared the report for repeal

Service Chiefs Tell Panel of Risks to ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal

The commandant of the Marine Corps and the chiefs of staff of the Army and Air Force warned of the consequences of ending the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.

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