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Soldiers In Iraq Blocked from Pro Gay Marriage Websites

Soldiers stationed in Iraq are blocked from accessing the website for grassroots political organization Courage Campaign, while being allowed to visit right-wing sites. sites affiliated with the Traditional Values Coalition, California Election Forum, and Christian Voter Guide are accessible through the Defense Department computers in Iraq. Meanwhile, Courage Campaign has sent Defense Secretary Robert Gates a letter demanding their site, which fights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgener rights, be available to all prospective voters stationed overseas.

Soldiers stationed in Iraq are blocked from accessing the website for grassroots political organization Courage Campaign, while being allowed to visit right-wing sites.

According to The Hill, sites affiliated with the Traditional Values Coalition, California Election Forum, and Christian Voter Guide are accessible through the Defense Department computers in Iraq. Meanwhile, Courage Campaign has sent Defense Secretary Robert Gates a letter demanding their site be available to all prospective voters stationed overseas.

Courage Campaign's site includes a voter's guide on the different ballot measures that Californians will decide on in Tuesday's election. With a 700,000-member base, the organization attempted to disseminate information on how to vote, but was tipped off by a California voter stationed in Iraq.

The Courage Campaign has been deeply involved in efforts to expand gay rights, specifically marriage equality, in California.

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