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News Archives for August 2009

Allyson Robinson ‘97 to be interviewed on “jaysays”

Tune in on Wednesday, August 26, at 9pm to hear our own Allyson Robinson interviewed on “jaysays” blog radio! Allyson is the Associate Director of Diversity for HRC and an eloquent spokeswoman for the transgender community.

Update: Listen to the audio here.

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Posted August 22 2009

Dan Choi joins call for March on Washington

Pam’s House Blend posted Dan’s call to support the Equality March on Washington. Check out this article - post a positive comment - and make plans to join Knights Out in DC on October 11!

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Posted August 18 2009

Knights Out Guest Blogs for the Palm Center

Check out this Blog written by Knights Out for the Palm Center. It is a reflection on the powerful forces that unite everyone in the Long Gray Line regardless of our sexual orientation.

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Posted August 15 2009

Knights Out Member Megan Scanlon joins “Voices of Honor” Campaign in Norfolk

Check out this great coverage of Knights Out Member Megan Scanlon who teamed up with Servicemembers United and HRC for the “Voices of Honor” Tour.

The more we tell our stories - all of us - the better!

Learn more about the “Voices of Honor” Tour here.

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Posted August 07 2009

Sign Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s Petition

The military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy is an unjust, outdated, and harmful rule that violates the civil rights of some of our bravest, most heroic men and women. That’s why I have been working, along with my colleagues in the Senate and so many of you, to overturn this wasteful and destructive policy.

Today, I have great news: Senator Carl Levin, Chairman of the Armed Services Committee, has agreed to hold the first Senate hearings on repealing DADT this Fall.

Click here to help end “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” I want to show my colleagues that America is ready to do the right thing.

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Posted August 07 2009