(CNN) A former Army lieutenant who was discharged from service last week for being openly gay said Sunday that he will continue to fight for a quick repeal of the controversial “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.

(Gay Politics) A U.S. District Court judge in Riverside, Calif., has agreed to hear a constitutional case brought by Log Cabin Republicans against the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. Lawyers from President Barack Obama’s Justice Department will now be in the awkward position of having to defend the constitutionality of the policy, even though the president himself is opposed to it, according to the Associated Press .

(Wash. Times) WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said Sunday that President Obama could end up vetoing legislation that would lift the ban on gays serving openly in the military.

(NY Times) It is my hope that the repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell” is only the beginning of changes for the gay population in America.

(HRC Back Story) On Sunday, Sultan Shakir and I worked the HRC booth at DC’s Capital Pride to ask Virginia residents to call Senator Warner and urge him to support the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. Senator Warner will have the opportunity to vote on the side of fairness and equality when the DADT repeal bill, which is attached to the National Defense Authorization Act, comes before the full Senate for a vote in the next month or so. Despite the sun and heat, the thunderstorms and the party atmosphere, Virginians were passionate about calling their Senator on Sunday.

(HRC Back Story) This weekend, I was back in Indianapolis for Indy Pride events. After working in the state for over six months on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act and the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” this was a perfect opportunity to celebrate the historic Senate Armed Services Committee vote – where Indiana’s junior senator, Evan Bayh, voted to repeal the discriminatory law — and to continue the work needed to fully repeal DADT and pass an inclusive ENDA. This year, HRC joined with the veterans from across the state in the parade.

(HRC Back Story) This post comes from Eric Alva, a gay Marine veteran who was the first service member injured in the Iraq War: This Memorial Day was an especially poignant one for me. Just days earlier — and after years of effort — Congress was finally on its way to repealing the discriminatory “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” law. Based upon antiquated fears of gay and lesbian people, this shameful policy has led to the unjust discharges of over 14,000 servicemembers.

(Advocate) A group representing gay and lesbian soldiers sent a letter to Defense secretary Robert Gates criticizing the study on repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell” for lack of input from gay and lesbian service members.

(NY Times) The chairman of the House Armed Services Committee said he thought the debate over the proposed repeal of the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy might force families to explain homosexuality to their children.

(The Patriot News) Jene Newsome, a graduate of Central Dauphin East High School, was discharged earlier this year under the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” law after Rapid City, S.D., police officers saw an Iowa marriage license in her…