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The following story appeared in "Epoca", a well-read online Brazilian news source on Friday, August 8, 2009. The piece was written in Portugese, but a translation is below. Obviously, the translation is not perfect and at times a bit hard to read, but it gets the point across. I am told that this article was the most clicked piece of the day (although my Brazilian friends tell me it may be simply because Brazilians love blonde-haired American boys and my photo may have attracted readers :) - eit… Continue

This is a piece of the "In Their Boots" documentary. The full episode will air in July, and will feature DOD FED GLOBE Family & Friends Chair Ben Cartwright, and footage of the DOD FED GLOBE Board of Directors in action!

http://video.nytimes.com/video/2009/06/09/opinion/1194840804819/op-ed-a-gay-soldiers-husband.html

As a partner of a gay servicemember, one word best sums up my experience: INVISIBLE.

To the military, I do not exist. I am in a loving, committed relationship with a brave servicemember who has even fought on the ground in Iraq. But his relationship with me is not valued, supported, or even recognized by the Department of Defense. In fact, if our relationship was made known to the military he could face severe consequences, up to and including dishonorable discharge.

I receive no benefits (suc… Continue