100 Women We Love 2011
The 100 Women We Love – out artists, elected officials, business leaders, athletes, community activists – are role models for us all. Many are up-and-coming movers and shakers; some are at the zenith of their careers. Some of their achievements change our world and, just as importantly, others improve the world’s perception of out women. They all strive tirelessly to increase our visibility and continue our incredible progress toward equality and justice.
We proudly present the class of 2011, in random order, so each gets her well-deserved turn in the spotlight.
Katie Miller
After two years of undergraduate studies at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Katie Miller ranked in the top 1% of the Corps of Cadets and received the Superintendent’s Award for Excellence. Last August, Miller made the difficult decision to resign from the Academy due to the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, then in effect. After escorting Lady Gaga to the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards, she appeared on The Rachel Maddow Show, Anderson Cooper 360, Hardball with Chris Matthews and ESPN’s Outside the Lines to advocate for DADT’s repeal. “Military service is a great opportunity and honor, and there is no reason why America’s best and brightest should ever be barred or even remotely deterred from it because of discriminatory policies,” says Miller. “Building bridges between the two communities is my goal for the future.” Miller is a spokesperson for OutServe, a network of actively serving LGBT servicemembers, and studies political science on a Point Foundation Scholarship at Yale University, where she’s the captain of the Yale women’s rugby team. She hopes to rejoin the military upon graduation. –DP
