February 26 2013 6:52 PM ET
Hagel Confirmed As Defense Secretary
As defense secretary, Hagel faces budget cuts and introducing more thorough benefits and rights for same-sex partners of military personnel.
February 22 2013 5:55 PM ET
The Problem Gay Leaders Have With Bradley Manning
February 17 2013 6:05 PM ET
What Will Rachel Maddow's Iraq Documentary Reveal?
Rachel Maddow says her documentary will help ensure the mistakes that led the country to war in Iraq cannot be repeated.
February 14 2013 7:58 PM ET
Bill Could Add More Benefits for Same-Sex Military Partners
A new bill with 40 co-sponsors in the House could add some more benefits to military LGBT partners and families.
February 13 2013 10:08 PM ET
AFA, Aghast Gay Soldiers Could Be Buried at Arlington, Rallies Troops
The AFA is offended LGBT soldiers could be buried at Arlington cemetery.
February 12 2013 8:11 PM ET
Committee Approves Hagel, Moves Nomination to Full Senate
Hagel, nominated by President Obama as secretary of Defense, has opposition from his own party, the Republicans, because of policy differences, and from LGBT activists because of past statements.
February 11 2013 2:28 PM ET
Panetta Announces Benefits for Same-Sex Military Partners
The Defense of Marriage Act still prevents some benefits from being extended to same-sex military families and couples.
February 10 2013 5:20 PM ET
LGBT Military Advocate Charlie Morgan Succumbs to Cancer
Chief Warrant Officer Charlie Morgan died Sunday, after a long battle with cancer.
February 05 2013 4:13 PM ET
February 05 2013 9:51 PM ET
Military to Extend Some Benefits to Gay Partners
Leon Panetta's last week as Defense secretary will see the extension of some partner benefits to gay military personnel.
January 31 2013 2:26 PM ET
January 31 2013 9:07 PM ET
WATCH: Sens. Udall and Gillibrand Grill Hagel on Gay and Lesbian Military Equality
The former Nebraska senator reiterated his commitment to fully implementing repeal of 'don't ask, don't tell,' including extending partner benefits to the families of gay and lesbian service members.
January 26 2013 11:41 AM ET
Military Wife Has Focus on What Obama Will Do Next
Ashley Broadway was originally told that because she lacks a valid military ID, which are granted only to wives recognized by the military, that she couldn't join the officers' spouses club.
January 24 2013 12:35 PM ET
Soldier Who Was Booed During GOP Debate Calls for Marriage Equality in Military
A solider who fought in Iraq was famously booed during a Republican debate and has since been an advocate for LGBT equality.
January 23 2013 5:55 PM ET
Gay and Lesbian Soldiers Bring Same-Sex Partners to Inaugural Ball
For the first time, gay and lesbian soldiers were able to attend the Commander-in-Chief's Inaugural Ball with their same-sex partners.
