http://www.EDGEonthenet.com Your life... with an EDGE. en-us 2013 EDGE PUBLICATIONS, INC. editor@edgepublications.com (Managing Editor) webmaster@edgepublications.com (Webmaster) Mon, 20 May 2013 14:16:51 -0400 http://www.EDGEonthenet.com/rss Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender/The Right View http://www.edgeedgeonthenet.com/?141923 http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=columnists&sc=therightview&sc2=4&sc3=&id=141923 Sex means never having to say you're serosorting. Or rejecting someone on the basis of race or age. Or putting relationships into convenient categories. Or trying to fit into the monogamy template. Let's step out of our comfort zone & presuppositions. Sat, 23 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeedgeonthenet.com/?127015 http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=columnists&sc=therightview&sc2=4&sc3=&id=127015 To make gay marriage more palatable for -Aand truly equal to -Aother Americans, a group of influential lawmakers & groups have opted for a 'Third Way' that de-emphasizes benefits in favor of pure justice, family stability & love. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeedgeonthenet.com/?124769 http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=columnists&sc=therightview&sc2=4&sc3=&id=124769 Navy veteran Shaun Knittel celebrates the end of the military's 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' policy & explains what it means for servicemembers & how it will result in a more unified, cohesive, stronger military. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeedgeonthenet.com/?124151 http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=columnists&sc=therightview&sc2=4&sc3=&id=124151 With 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' about to become history, the Pentagon needs to look to the experience of our European allies and Israel, which have effectively integrated gay troops using mandatory sensitivity training. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeedgeonthenet.com/?123601 http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=columnists&sc=therightview&sc2=4&sc3=&id=123601 After after having achieved its stated goal of ending the military's 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' rule, the Servicemembers Legal Defense Legal Network plans to continue to fight against discrimination in the U.S. Armed Forces. Sat, 20 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeedgeonthenet.com/?122825 http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=columnists&sc=therightview&sc2=4&sc3=&id=122825 In January 2011, the president said he was ending the military 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' policy. In November 2011, that will finally happen. Don't blame him for a process that had to happen. Instead, rejoice. And look to the road ahead. Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeedgeonthenet.com/?122285 http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=columnists&sc=therightview&sc2=4&sc3=&id=122285 A recent scandal of two lesbians in sham marriages for benefits and Air Force Academy cadets opting out because they're gay point up that the end of 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' means that LGBT service people should be held to the same standards as everyone else. Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeedgeonthenet.com/?121507 http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=columnists&sc=therightview&sc2=4&sc3=&id=121507 This month, a former sailor in the U.S. Navy looks back on life under the military's 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' rule -- and how other nations' armed forces have fared under openly serving servicepeople. Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeedgeonthenet.com/?120170 http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=columnists&sc=therightview&sc2=4&sc3=&id=120170 The new Military Acceptance Program is mapping out the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell. For a gay veteran like me, this is an answered prayer. For current servicemembers, it's a lifeline. Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeedgeonthenet.com/?118686 http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=columnists&sc=therightview&sc2=4&sc3=&id=118686 RuPaul's drag race exemplifies everything fun, crazy & campy about gay life. The 1998 movie Heathers, looked at anew, represents a time when homophobia was being used as a laugh line. Not so funny anymore -- but time does funny things to entertainment. Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeedgeonthenet.com/?117531 http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=columnists&sc=therightview&sc2=4&sc3=&id=117531 Columnist & EDGE reporter Shaun Knittel served until recently in the U.S. Navy, where, not only did everyone know everyone's sexual orientation, they enjoyed each other's favors. And yes, everything you've heard about the Navy is true! Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST