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At The The Heart Of It All…. Thoughts Of A Gay Navy Wife

Written on 9 May, 2010 at 1:30 in Commentary, Family, Featured, Military, News | viewed times | 3 Comments

5/8/10 by Isabell James This past Friday was Military Spouse Appreciation Day and of course, I have immense mixed emotions. President Obama issued the following proclamation, “we reaffirm our steadfast commitment to supporting and honoring the husbands, wives, and loved... (Continue reading)

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Almighty Cancer Patient Just Keeps Swimming Without Healthcare

Written on 3 Apr, 2010 at 1:36 in Featured | viewed times | 7 Comments

4/3/10 by Isabell James There hasn’t been a time in my gay life that I haven’t known Courtney Talbot. I couldn’t tell you where or when we were introduced, but I can vividly picture the night I met her fish.  Much... (Continue reading)

Gay Navy Wife Finds Hope in Constance McMillen

Written on 12 Mar, 2010 at 11:42 in Featured | viewed times | 8 Comments

3/12/10- By Isabell James I knew I was gay at my senior prom. Yet, I did not share this with anyone, not even my best friend. Ironically, it was this very best friend who I was in love with.... (Continue reading)

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Will Gay Military Spouses Receive Benefits After Repeal?

Written on 11 Mar, 2010 at 1:24 in Featured | viewed times | 9 Comments

3/11/10- By Isabell James The Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) debate is heating up and individuals like myself have sparked a controversial question.  Will the legal spouses of gay service members be offered the same benefits as their straight counterparts?   A... (Continue reading)

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Millionaire Matchmaker Features Bi-curious/Lesbian Date

Written on 10 Mar, 2010 at 0:20 in Featured | viewed times | 9 Comments

3/10/10- By Isabell James OH. MY. GOD.  Thank you, Patti Stanger!  I watch a lot of Bravo but always the more feminine shows: Real Housewives, Millionaire Matchmaker, Rachel Zoe, ect.  Although I love, love, love them all, rarely do I catch... (Continue reading)

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Navy Wife the Nanny

Written on 9 Mar, 2010 at 22:21 in Featured | viewed times | 5 Comments

3/9/10- by Isabell James I don’t lie. I have always been fortunate enough to never have to.  Until now. Since Jo and I moved, I have been working from home. While I love writing all day, I need to supplement my income.... (Continue reading)

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DADT Repeal in Senate: Contact Your Senator TODAY

Written on 3 Mar, 2010 at 22:39 in Featured | viewed times | 8 Comments

3/3/10 – by Isabell James Imagine for a moment: What would your life be like if you could not live openly with the woman or man of your choice.   This is how gays in the military, and we- their invisible partners- must... (Continue reading)

Gay Man Gets Top Pentagon Job

Written on 13 Feb, 2010 at 11:42 in Featured | viewed times | 12 Comments

2/13/10-by Isabell James Despite the snowpocalypse and continued Republican efforts to block presidential appointments, on Thursday the U.S. Senate confirmed two openly gay individuals to fill positions in the Obama administration, including a top job in the Defense Department. By unanimous vote,... (Continue reading)

End Funding of DADT Discharges NOW

Written on 9 Feb, 2010 at 13:47 in Featured | viewed times | 5 Comments

2.9.10-Isabell James Sometimes, I really think Jo and I need to move out of this country.  Our lack of equal rights disgusts me and the politicians often disappoint. Checking the morning news, I stopped at LezGetReal to see Bridgette LaVictoire’s post... (Continue reading)

End DADT: Call the President, Demand Change

Written on 2 Feb, 2010 at 18:45 in Featured | viewed times | 2 Comments

2.2.10- Isabell James For anyone who may have missed his speech last Wednesday, President Obama mentioned Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT), stating repeal would occur “This Year.” The following day in Tampa,  referencing a moment before the 2008 Presidential election, President... (Continue reading)

Gay Teachers: Victims Under Another Form of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

Written on 28 Jan, 2010 at 22:14 in Featured | viewed times | 7 Comments

1.28.10 – Isabell James I’m always venting about the lack of equal rights for gays in the military.  I pray for the day my girlfriend can Tell.  But for some of you, that day may never come.  There are certain professions,... (Continue reading)

Obama to Repeal DADT “This Year” : Change in 337 Days?

Written on 28 Jan, 2010 at 2:09 in Featured | viewed times | 6 Comments

January 28, 2010 Dear President Obama, Thank you; I am once again hopeful.  You have given yourself, and us, a timeline regarding Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT).  Tonight in your State of the Union address you said,... (Continue reading)

Christmas Gift from my Navy Wife

Written on 23 Dec, 2009 at 14:06 in Featured | viewed times | 3 Comments

Although I call myself a Navy ‘Wife,’ Jo and I are not married.  We can’t be. Prior to the big move, we came to explore our new base.  Jo wanted to document the occasion and the next step in our lives... (Continue reading)

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Request to Pentagon for Monthly Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Reports

Written on 23 Dec, 2009 at 10:14 in Featured | viewed times | 5 Comments

12/22/09-Isabell James Perhaps it’s this time of year, but I feel dizzy with Love and brimming with Thanks.  Everywhere I turn (on the news, of course), it seems someone is speaking on behalf of our peaceful, loving community.  We are so... (Continue reading)

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Sue Fulton of Knights Out Against Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

Written on 21 Dec, 2009 at 23:35 in Featured | viewed times | 8 Comments

Although it affects Jo and I on a daily basis, my own grandfather isn’t 100% in favor of repealing Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. Hence, I am grateful when someone agrees that the code is ludicrous. Especially when this someone graduated... (Continue reading)

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