Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Last night, Rachel Maddow discussed the Department of Justice's defense … [Read more...] about Watch: Rachel Maddow on DOJ’s Defense of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ and General John Sheehan’s ‘Apology’
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HRC Calls on Obama Over DOJ Brief Defending ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Dept. of Justice Defends Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy In reaction to a brief filed today in a case brought by the Log Cabin … [Read more...] about HRC Calls on Obama Over DOJ Brief Defending ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Court Orders Father of Picketed Dead Soldier to Pay Court Costs for Westboro Baptist Church
Albert Snyder, the father whose slain soldier son's (Marine Lance Cpl. Matthew Snyder) funeral was targeted by Fred Phelps and his Westboro … [Read more...] about Court Orders Father of Picketed Dead Soldier to Pay Court Costs for Westboro Baptist Church
General Sheehan ‘Sorry’ for Blaming Bosnian Genocide on Gays
Former U.S. General John Sheehan has apologized to the Dutch military for remarks he made during testimony before the Senate Armed Services committee … [Read more...] about General Sheehan ‘Sorry’ for Blaming Bosnian Genocide on Gays
Lt. Dan Choi: ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Still Forces People to Lie
In an interview with the NYDN, LT. Dan Choi spoke out against the Pentagon's announced changes to "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" which … [Read more...] about Lt. Dan Choi: ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Still Forces People to Lie
Listen: Marine Commandant Wants Separate Barracks for Gay Troops
Marine Corps Commandant General James Conway said that he wants separate barracks for gay troops: "I would not ask our Marines to live with someone … [Read more...] about Listen: Marine Commandant Wants Separate Barracks for Gay Troops
Watch: Rachel Maddow and Dan Choi Talk ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy It's the anniversary of Lt. Dan Choi's coming out on Rachel Maddow. … [Read more...] about Watch: Rachel Maddow and Dan Choi Talk ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
General’s Remarks Against Repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ May Cost Him His Career
Hawaii-based Lt. General Benjamin Mixon wrote a letter to the Stars and Stripes newspaper earlier this month urging troops to call on their elected … [Read more...] about General’s Remarks Against Repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ May Cost Him His Career
Watch: Defense Secretary Robert Gates Announces Changes to Gay Discharges Under Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Policy
Robert Gates announced changes in the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy effective immediately.The AP: "The changes … [Read more...] about Watch: Defense Secretary Robert Gates Announces Changes to Gay Discharges Under Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Policy
Poll: More Californians Approve of Gay Marriage Than Oppose It
A new poll from the Public Policy Institute of California (PDF) finds that, for the first time, more Californians approve of same-sex marriage than … [Read more...] about Poll: More Californians Approve of Gay Marriage Than Oppose It