Outside the Beltway

Contrary to reports, Secretary of Defense Mattis is not defying the President on his order to bar transgender Americans from serving in the military.

A step backward on civil rights from a President who claimed he would be a friend to the LGBT community.

If Republicans win the Senate, what we’ve seen for the past three years could end up seeming tame by comparison.

Not surprisingly, a new study finds that repealing Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell has not caused any harm to the military.

In a stunning reversal of policy, DOD is allowing soldiers to march in a gay pride parade in uniform.

Some thoughts on the potential impact of the President’s announcement on same-sex marriage.

The same-sex marriage pivot that everyone was expecting has come.

Barack Obama’s position on same-sex marriage continues to “evolve,” along with the polls.

A smoking gun?

The Navy is considering allowing its chaplains to perform same-sex marriages once “Dont ask, Don’t tell” ends.