Just in time for the end of DADT comes the story of five women discharged from the Navy as suspected lesbians in 1965.

A three-judge panel of the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that the U.S. military can no longer enforce the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.

A top advocate is urging President Barack Obama to sign an executive order, ensuring that no one will be discriminated against for their sexual orientation or gender identity while working for the armed services.

The senate has voted to repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell in a 65-31 vote!

Today the U.S. House of Representatives voted 250-175 on legislation to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” This historic action is the second time the House passed repeal legislation this year, the first coming in May with the National Defense Authorization Act, to which repeal legislation was attached.

The White House issued the following statement on the failed vote of the Defense Authorization Act which includes Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.