Dan Choi will be walking from Selma to Fresno on Saturday, May 30th, from 8 am to 1 pm, then giving a speech on ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ at the “MEET IN THE MIDDLE FOR EQUALITY” events. Please stop by and say hi to Dan if you’re in the area.
Posted May 29 2009
This just in from Out Knight Laura Slattery, Class of 1988 in the Bay Area:
Join the Women of Color Resource Center in their “Do Tell” storytelling training and retreat where you can create a digital story of your time in the military focusing on the impact of the military’s policies and how they affected you. The storytelling training is for Women of Color LGBTQ veterans, White GLBTQ veteran allies, and Women of Color Straight veteran allies of the U.S. military. It is in Oakland 27-31 May.
This “Do Tell” Project is a great counter to the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. Check out the stories from last year at Colored Girls
The Resource Center can cover all tuition and travel costs, though donations are welcome and encouraged. For more info contact: Maryam Roberts, 510-444-2700 x305, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Posted May 22 2009
First Report from Operation RECESS RECON
Alan J. Craft, USMA 1987, is a straight graduate of West Point, and was the first Knights Out member to report back on his outreach to his Congresswoman, Sue Myrick (Republican) from North Carolina. He said, “I may be straight but I feel very strongly about my brothers and sisters in arms…..if blood is thicker than water, then those of us who would willingly join, serve, and risk spilling our own blood to defend freedom must surely stand together.” Thank you, Alan!
Posted May 21 2009
A storm is brewing over President Obama’s refusal to intercede on the behalf of Dan Choi, an Arabic translator and lieutenant in the U.S. Army who was just dismissed for being gay. Choi went on the “Rachel Maddow Show” last week and said he intends “to fight it tooth and nail,” and that this kind of behavior “weakens the military.” 54 Arabic translators (and hundreds more servicemen) have been dismissed from the Army due to their sexuality.
Jon Stewart excoriated President Bush for his policies and President Obama for flip-flopping on the issue, saying:
“So it was okay to waterboard a guy 80 times but God forbid the guy who could understand what that prick was saying has a boyfriend? Waterboarding may make a prisoner talk, but it ain’t gonna make him talk English.”
He then introduced the following segment on the issue, in which John Oliver supported the Army’s choice with the “he’s gay” defense. He eventually screamed at Stewart saying, “I will not let you Cramer me.”
Posted May 15 2009
The West Point Grad Who Came Out on Television Fights to Keep His Job in the National Guard
By CHRISTINA CARON
May 13, 2009—
A West Point graduate who is being discharged from the National Guard because of “homosexual conduct” has appealed directly to President Obama to repeal the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy on gay soldiers.
Posted May 14 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Sue Fulton, Knights Out
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address); 908-256-6727
OBAMA UNWILLING TO RETAIN LT. DAN CHOI
But White House Spokesperson Reiterates Obama Support to Repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
WEST POINT, NY, May 12, 2009 – As West Point graduates, other veterans, and supporters flooded the White House with calls today asking the President not to fire Lieutenant Dan Choi, press secretary Robert Gibbs reiterated the President’s intent to change the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law. However, he indicated that the President would take his time pursuing legislative action, and would not sign an executive order in the interim to suspend gay discharges while Congress deliberates.
Posted May 12 2009
One of our own, 1LT Dan Choi, will be a Grand Marshal. Members, Allies, family and friends, are invited – and needed! - to march with the Knights Out contingent and demonstrate our resolve to end Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. This will be the first West Point presence in a Gay Pride Parade ever! Please join us for this historic event.
Going to be in SF/Bay area? We need you!
Needed :
1 guidon bearer (or several to trade off throughout)
3 Contingent Monitors: These are people who attend a 1 hour training session on parade safety. You will march on the edge of the parade with our contingent
1 Party Planner: Someone who lives in the area to coordinate a group social event for Saturday afternoon/evening at a local eatery/bar & grill
At least 40 marchers – a full platoon!
1 photographer to capture this historic event
Dress Code for Contingent: Knights Out Logo Shirt, Knights Out T-shirt, or “Don’t Hide” T-shirt. To receive your KO shirt early, you must order your shirt no later than June 18th - or you can purchase one at the parade assembly area. Jeans are recommended.
Interested? Need more information? Or Ready to sign up now? Contact Margaret Wilson, Spirit Captain and Parade OIC at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Posted May 11 2009
May 8, 2009: Lieutenant Dan Choi, an infantry officer and Arabic linguist, is being fired under Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. He spoke to CNN’s Carol Costello.
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Posted May 10 2009
At West Point, Hidden Gay Cadets Put in Spotlight
An Open Letter to Knights Out from the Communications Director
In The Line Of Duty Or Discrimination?
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