WASHINGTON -- Allyson Robinson, a transgender veteran, has been named executive director of OutServe-SLDN, a gay-rights group supporting LGBT troops.

Robinson is a 1994 graduate of West Point and commanded Patriot missile units in Germany and Saudi Arabia during five years of military service the 1990s.

BERLIN -- Germany may be one of the more tolerant places on Earth, where lawmakers are poised to broaden rights for gays and lesbians in civil unions. But this week, the debate on gay rights exploded after a conservative politician and a commentator for the country's largest newspaper made controversial comments.

KIEV, Ukraine -- Two days before the kick off of Euro 2012, All Out members are joining with the first openly gay professional football player in Germany, Marcus Urban, in urging Merkel to use the Euro 2012 to denounce human rights violations and the anti-gay crackdown happening now in Ukraine.

This summer, Rail Europe has partnered with the IGLTA to offer its “Fab Four” LGBT campaign through July 19.

With this exclusive offer, travelers receive a 10% savings on any rail pass servicing Europe’s most notable countries for gay and lesbian travel: Switzerland, Denmark, The Netherlands and Germany.

These “fab four” countries are well-known as top destinations for charming gay and lesbian travelers.

Switzerland has a lively gay scene and offers travelers an exciting mix of bars and restaurants, shopping, and beautiful sites.