Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are expected to hear testimony from the Service Chiefs this week on whether or not the military is ready for the … [Read more...] about DADT: Service Chiefs to Testify on Capitol Hill This Week
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Rick Santorum at CPAC: Military Leaders ‘Indoctrinated’ to Support ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
A short time ago during a speech at CPAC, former GOP Senator Rick "man on dog" Santorum told those attending that military leaders had been … [Read more...] about Rick Santorum at CPAC: Military Leaders ‘Indoctrinated’ to Support ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Watch: Wingnut Brigade Presser in Support of Military Gay Ban
Via HRC Backstory comes this video from today's CPAC conference.A group of right-wingers led by their fearless wingnut leader Elaine Donnelly had … [Read more...] about Watch: Wingnut Brigade Presser in Support of Military Gay Ban
Barney Frank Says White House ‘Muddled’ on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’;
HRC Insists ‘Road to Repeal’ is Clear
In a new post over at HRC, which for all intents and purposes includes nothing that we haven't heard before regarding their strategy on … [Read more...] about Barney Frank Says White House ‘Muddled’ on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’;
HRC Insists ‘Road to Repeal’ is Clear
Expert: ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal in ‘Grave Peril’; HRC, Obama Must Act
In a new Huffington Post piece that makes note of yesterday's blog swarm, Nathaniel Frank, Palm Center Senior Research Fellow … [Read more...] about Expert: ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal in ‘Grave Peril’; HRC, Obama Must Act
Troops Tell Admiral Mullen They Are Ready for DADT Repeal;
HRC Issues Statement on Blog Swarm
HRC Statement from spokesman Brad Luna:Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell has to be repealed this year. That has been the Human Rights Campaign’s position from the … [Read more...] about Troops Tell Admiral Mullen They Are Ready for DADT Repeal;
HRC Issues Statement on Blog Swarm
Take Action on DADT – Join Our Blog Swarm: Call HRC Today
As we painfully learned last year during health care reform, nothing happens in Congress unless the President leads. And when the President … [Read more...] about Take Action on DADT – Join Our Blog Swarm: Call HRC Today
Defense Dept. Rejects Recognition of Same-Sex Partners of Education Personnel
The Defense Dept. has rejected a policy proposed last month to recognize the same-sex partners of gay teachers because it conflicts with DOMA, the … [Read more...] about Defense Dept. Rejects Recognition of Same-Sex Partners of Education Personnel
Full ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal ‘Probably Years Away’
Don't expect full repeal anytime soon, Pentagon sources tell the AP: The two officials appointed to lead a yearlong internal assessment … [Read more...] about Full ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal ‘Probably Years Away’
Watch: Dick Cheney Endorses ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal
Jonathan Karl asked Dick Cheney about the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" on This Week. Cheney said he supports efforts to … [Read more...] about Watch: Dick Cheney Endorses ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal