Dan Choi (Fmr. Army Lieutenant) talks about DADT repeal, John McCain, the toll fighting for repeal has had on him & PTSD.

After years of debate and months of preparations, the military can no longer prevent gays from serving openly in its ranks. The repeal of the 1993 law known as "Don't Ask Don't Tell" took effect Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011

The story of Cpl. Andrew Wilfahrt, a gay servicemember who died in the closet in Afghanistan, months after President Obama signed repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."

A gay soldier serving in Iraq asks the Republican presidential candidates if they would repeal Don't Ask Don't Tell.Ben Mankiewicz, Michael Shure and David Pakman discuss the reaction to the question from the solider and this series of ugly moments that have taken place during this round of Republic...

Today marks the end of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." Americans across the country are sharing what the end of the law means to them, and we'll be sharing their stories at http://donate.barackobama.com/dadtvid. Let us know what it means to you by commenting on the YouTube video, tweeting @BarackObama or l...

Former Army Sergeant Darren Manzella, who served two tours of duty in Iraq and spoke out against the military's 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' died in a car accident near Rochester, NY, August 29, 2013. He was 36 years old. Manzella was a brave, powerful and important voice in the battle to repeal "Don't ...

The White House Invites You to the signing of the Respect for Marriage Act:: The Respect for Marriage Act (RFMA; H.R. 8404) is a bill in the United States Congress to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), require the U.S. federal government to recognize the validity of same-sex and interracial...

Before voting on a resolution that would repeal Nevada's heterosexual definition of marriage, state Sen. Kelvin Atkinson came out to his fellow lawmakers, telling them, "I'm gay." The resolution, Senate Joint Resolution 13, passed 12-9 and now moves on to the state Assembly for a vote. Atkinson, a D...

Images of events and milestones that had a major impact in 2011. From the Japan Tsunami to the unusual high number of tornados in the US. From the military action to kill Osama bin Laden to the 10th anniversary celebration of 9/11. Including images related to the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell in t...

The Respect for Marriage Act is a landmark United States federal law passed by the 117th United States Congress to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act, require the U.S. federal government to recognize the validity of same-sex and interracial marriages in the United States, and to protect religious li...