1.3 Million Active-Duty Service Members Would Go Without Pay During a Government Shutdown ArticleJan 10, 2024 1.3 Million Active-Duty Service Members Would Go Without Pay During a Government Shutdown As the U.S. Congress continues negotiations to pass a federal budget, active-duty service members and their families are once again left wondering if they will pay the price for extremist House Republicans’ political maneuvers. Jan 10, 2024 Rudy deLeon, Laura Kilbury, Kyle Peterson
How the Family and Medical Leave Act Fails Veterans and Military Families ReportNov 30, 2023 How the Family and Medical Leave Act Fails Veterans and Military Families The Family and Medical Leave Act offers critical access to job-protected leave but falls short for military families, military caregivers, and veterans. Nov 30, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
Artificial intelligence: Challenges and controversies for U.S. national security In the NewsJun 9, 2023 Artificial intelligence: Challenges and controversies for U.S. national security Stephen J. Cimbala and Lawrence J. Korb write about the implications of artificial intelligence for national security. Jun 9, 2023 Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Stephen J. Cimbala, Lawrence J. Korb
The Seeds of Russia’s Military Collapse in Ukraine Were Planted by its Bungled Elimination of Conscription In the NewsNov 14, 2022 The Seeds of Russia’s Military Collapse in Ukraine Were Planted by its Bungled Elimination of Conscription Larry Korb describes the conditions that allowed Russia's forces to be overwhelmed by Ukrainian troops. Nov 14, 2022 Military.com Lawrence J. Korb
A Conversation With Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall Past EventSep 29, 2022 A Conversation With Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall Discussing Air Force and Space Force personnel, the crisis in Ukraine, competition with China, human rights, and the role of the U.S. in the world Sep 29, 2022
Veterans and Military Families Need Comprehensive Paid Leave Solutions ArticleNov 9, 2018 Veterans and Military Families Need Comprehensive Paid Leave Solutions Military service members, veterans, and their families have many reasons they need leave, and, along with all Americans, need comprehensive paid family and medical leave policies. Nov 9, 2018 Diana Boesch
A Crisis Moment for the LGBT Community PodcastJul 27, 2017 A Crisis Moment for the LGBT Community Michele and Igor discuss President Trump's announcement to bar transgender people from serving—in any capacity—in the nation's armed forces. Jul 27, 2017 Michele L. Jawando, Igor Volsky, Sally Tucker, 1 More Rachel Rosen
Remembering America’s Veterans in 2016 ArticleNov 10, 2016 Remembering America’s Veterans in 2016 On Veterans Day, the Center for American Progress offers a statistical snapshot of the nation's veterans and the challenges they face. Nov 10, 2016 Carly Evans, Lawrence J. Korb
Remembering America’s Veterans in 2015 ArticleNov 11, 2015 Remembering America’s Veterans in 2015 On Veterans Day, the Center for American Progress offers a statistical snapshot of our veterans and the challenges they face. Nov 11, 2015 Maryia Statkevich, Lawrence J. Korb
Remembering America’s Veterans in 2014 ArticleNov 10, 2014 Remembering America’s Veterans in 2014 A statistical snapshot of our veterans and the challenges they face. Nov 10, 2014 Katherine Blakeley
Infographic: American Heroes Deserve Uniform Workplace Protections ArticleFeb 25, 2014 Infographic: American Heroes Deserve Uniform Workplace Protections American security relies heavily on the cooperation of the U.S. armed services, the U.S. Department of Defense, and private contractors, but not all of them are afforded basic employment protections on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. Feb 25, 2014 Katie Miller
The Freedom to Serve and the Freedom to Work ReportFeb 25, 2014 The Freedom to Serve and the Freedom to Work More than 1 million service members and veterans could benefit from the Employment Non-Discrimination Act and other common-sense measures to prevent workplace discrimination. Feb 25, 2014 Katie Miller
Infographic: LGBT Service Members and Veterans Need the Employment Non-Discrimination Act ArticleFeb 25, 2014 Infographic: LGBT Service Members and Veterans Need the Employment Non-Discrimination Act If passed into law, ENDA could significantly curtail high rates of veteran unemployment. Feb 25, 2014 Katie Miller
A Cheap Shot: 4 State Governors Are Denying Same-Sex Military Spouses the Benefits They Have Earned ArticleOct 21, 2013 A Cheap Shot: 4 State Governors Are Denying Same-Sex Military Spouses the Benefits They Have Earned Although the Supreme Court struck down key provisions of the Defense of Marriage Act, anti-gay, activist governors still refuse to treat same-sex military spouses equally at National Guard installations. Oct 21, 2013 Katie Miller
The Battles that Remain: Military Service and LGBT Equality ReportSep 20, 2013 The Battles that Remain: Military Service and LGBT Equality Even after the fall of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and the Defense of Marriage Act, LGBT service members and veterans continue to face discrimination. Sep 20, 2013 Katie Miller, Andrew Cray
Infographic: How the Defense of Marriage Act Is Harming 1 Military Couple ArticleMar 27, 2013 Infographic: How the Defense of Marriage Act Is Harming 1 Military Couple As the Supreme Court considers overturning the Defense of Marriage Act, it must take into account the ways the law harms our men and women in uniform and undermines our military readiness. Mar 27, 2013 Katie Miller
How the Defense of Marriage Act Is Harming One Military Couple VideoFeb 21, 2013 How the Defense of Marriage Act Is Harming One Military Couple Because of the Defense of Marriage Act, same-sex military spouses are not eligible for nearly 100 spousal benefits freely available to other military spouses. This inequality harms our military families and weakens our entire force. Feb 21, 2013 Lauren Santa Cruz, Katie Miller
Collateral Damage ReportFeb 21, 2013 Collateral Damage By preventing the military from recognizing the legal marriages of same-sex military couples, the Defense of Marriage Act contradicts numerous military initiatives. Feb 21, 2013 Katie Miller
Checklist of Benefits Secretary Panetta Can and Should Extend to Same-Sex Military Spouses ArticleFeb 7, 2013 Checklist of Benefits Secretary Panetta Can and Should Extend to Same-Sex Military Spouses While the anticipated Pentagon announcement that it will extend some benefits to same-sex military spouses is progress, anything less than complete access to these benefits leaves the mission unaccomplished. Feb 7, 2013 Katie Miller
After Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell ReportSep 28, 2012 After Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Last year’s repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell was a significant step forward for equality in the U.S. military, but change is needed to ensure gay and transgender veterans receive the heath care they deserve. Sep 28, 2012 Andrew Cray
The Repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell—1 Year Later ReportSep 20, 2012 The Repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell—1 Year Later Our country is better off today than it was when the ban on openly gay service continued to exist, but our military leaders should work to ensure that U.S. service members, regardless of their sexual orientation, receive the support they deserve. Sep 20, 2012 Crosby Burns, Alex Rothman
House Holds Defense Bill Hostage to Social Prejudices ArticleOct 14, 2011 House Holds Defense Bill Hostage to Social Prejudices The House-passed National Defense Authorization Act seeks to prevent military chaplains from performing same-sex marriages, setting up a possible failure to pass a defense funding bill, explain Lawrence J. Korb and Alex Rothman. Oct 14, 2011 Lawrence J. Korb, Alex Rothman
What DADT Cost Us ArticleSep 20, 2011 What DADT Cost Us Crosby Burns details how much we lost from the military’s ban on open service by gay and lesbian troops. Sep 20, 2011 Crosby Burns
Statement by John Podesta on the End of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell ArticleSep 20, 2011 Statement by John Podesta on the End of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Our nation is stronger today because of the end of the military's ban on open service by gay and lesbian troops, writes John Podesta. Sep 20, 2011 John Podesta
Don’t Delay Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal ArticleJun 8, 2011 Don’t Delay Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal The military is currently in the process of implementing Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell repeal, but rather than listen to our military’s senior leaders, conservatives are trying their hardest to disrupt progress. Jun 8, 2011 Crosby Burns
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal Moves Forward ReportMar 30, 2011 ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal Moves Forward Crosby Burns and Jeff Krehely discuss the next steps in the implementation of DADT repeal. Mar 30, 2011 Crosby Burns, Jeff Krehely
U.S. Senate Should Pursue Other Options to Repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” ArticleDec 9, 2010 U.S. Senate Should Pursue Other Options to Repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” The Senate vote to not proceed to debate the 2011 National Defense Authorization Act was a step backward in efforts to repeal the "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" policy, write Winnie Stachelberg and Rudy deLeon. Dec 9, 2010 Winnie Stachelberg, Rudy deLeon
Repealing the Military’s Gay Ban Will Enhance Religious Freedom ArticleDec 2, 2010 Repealing the Military’s Gay Ban Will Enhance Religious Freedom Dr. Israel Drazin, a former chaplain and brigadier general, debunks the claim that military chaplains must either sacrifice their religious freedom or face dismissal if “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” is repealed. Dec 2, 2010 Dr. Israel Drazin
The Ball Is in the Senate’s Court on “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” ArticleNov 29, 2010 The Ball Is in the Senate’s Court on “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” The Senate has the opportunity to end an unjust policy in our military that hurts our national security, write Lawrence Korb and Laura Conley. Nov 29, 2010 Lawrence J. Korb, Laura Conley
All in the Family ArticleNov 16, 2010 All in the Family A telling family dispute over allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly in our military reveals Sen. McCain’s strategy of delay, writes Sam Fulwood III. Nov 16, 2010 Sam Fulwood III
We Can’t Afford to Continue “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” ArticleNov 15, 2010 We Can’t Afford to Continue “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Congress should pass the fiscal year 2011 National Defense Authorization Act and end a policy that hurts our moral authority and national security, write Laura Conley and Alex Rothman. Nov 15, 2010 Laura Conley, Alex Rothman
Issue Pulse: Repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” ArticleJun 24, 2010 straight to be in the military; you just have to be able to shoot straight.” (AP)" data-srcset="https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2010/06/goldwater_dadt_onpage.jpg?w=450 450w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2010/06/goldwater_dadt_onpage.jpg?w=450 450w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2010/06/goldwater_dadt_onpage.jpg?w=450 450w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2010/06/goldwater_dadt_onpage.jpg?w=450 450w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2010/06/goldwater_dadt_onpage.jpg?w=250 250w" data-sizes="auto" /> straight to be in the military; you just have to be able to shoot straight.” (AP)"> Issue Pulse: Repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” A wide range of politicians, military leaders, scientists, and clergy support repealing the military’s ban on service by openly gay men and women. Jun 24, 2010
Public Strongly Backs Ending “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” ArticleJun 1, 2010 Public Strongly Backs Ending “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Ruy Teixeira shows that crushing majorities of Americans support ending the ban on allowing openly gay men and women to serve in the military. Jun 1, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
Two Big Victories ArticleMay 28, 2010 Two Big Victories Congress takes a major step toward repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” ban on gays and lesbians serving openly in the U.S. Armed Forces, writes Winnie Stachelberg and Josh Rosenthal. May 28, 2010 Winnie Stachelberg, Josh Rosenthal
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell by the Numbers ArticleMay 25, 2010 Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell by the Numbers The military loses patriotic men and women every day to this discriminatory policy. Congress and the Pentagon should move forward together on repealing DADT. May 25, 2010