Dan Savage dug up this little factoid regarding forced deportation of foreign nationals whose spouse dies within a two--year window of their marriage … [Read more...] about Savage: Is Janet Napolitano More Powerful Than Barack Obama?
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Military Paper Backs Up Claims of Deal to Delay Repeal of ‘DADT’
In early June, Jason Bellini released a much-discussed report at The Daily Beast alleging that gay groups had made a deal with Congress to delay … [Read more...] about Military Paper Backs Up Claims of Deal to Delay Repeal of ‘DADT’
76 House Democrats Urge Obama to Halt Gay Military Discharges
A letter organized by Florida Rep. Alcee Hastings went to the White House today urging Obama to halt military discharges of gay and lesbian … [Read more...] about 76 House Democrats Urge Obama to Halt Gay Military Discharges
Sam Nunn: ‘Probably Time’ to Reconsider ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Said former Senator Sam Nunn, who spearheaded opposition to lifting the ban on gays in the military in 1993 which led to the implementation of DADT, … [Read more...] about Sam Nunn: ‘Probably Time’ to Reconsider ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
NY Senator Gillibrand Stands with Dan Choi, Calls for DADT Repeal
In a Huffington Post piece, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand discusses her meeting with Dan Choi and says she'll be a co-sponsor of a bill to repeal the … [Read more...] about NY Senator Gillibrand Stands with Dan Choi, Calls for DADT Repeal
Obama Considering Gay Man for Top Pentagon Post
The Washington Times reports that Obama is considering gay COO of the Intrepid Museum Foundation William White for an undisclosed high-ranking post at … [Read more...] about Obama Considering Gay Man for Top Pentagon Post
Senator Harry Reid: ‘No Plans’ To Move on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said he's waiting for the House to take action on a bill that would repeal the ban on gays in the military, and … [Read more...] about Senator Harry Reid: ‘No Plans’ To Move on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Gay Iraq Vet Congressional Candidate Anthony Woods Talks to CNN
Anthony Woods, who earned the Bronze star serving in Iraq and was discharged under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", is running in a special … [Read more...] about Gay Iraq Vet Congressional Candidate Anthony Woods Talks to CNN
Colbert Mocks ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ in Front of Troops in Iraq
Stephen Colbert has been in Iraq all week performing for the troops. Last night, after an introduction by George H. W. Bush, Colbert launched into a … [Read more...] about Colbert Mocks ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ in Front of Troops in Iraq
Anderson Cooper Talks to Dan Choi on ‘DADT’ SCOTUS Decision
More discussion of Obama's silence on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" from discharged Lt. Dan Choi and Anderson Cooper."Wake … [Read more...] about Anderson Cooper Talks to Dan Choi on ‘DADT’ SCOTUS Decision