Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Michael Mullen told George Stephanopoulos on This Week that the military is still assessing the impact … [Read more...] about Joint Chiefs Chair Mullen Upholds Delay on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
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Memorial Day 2.0: Google Earth Tribute to Fallen Troops
Google Earth presents a new techology for remembering the fallen, AFTER THE JUMP... … [Read more...] about Memorial Day 2.0: Google Earth Tribute to Fallen Troops
White House Hammered Again on Military Gay Ban at Press Briefing
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs was asked a follow-up questionby Air America's Ana Marie Cox (I posted her first yesterday) on … [Read more...] about White House Hammered Again on Military Gay Ban at Press Briefing
White House Lies, Says Obama Working to Repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Following yesterday's news of yet another dismissal of a gay soldier (decorated Lt. Colonel Victor Fehrenbach, an F-15 fighter pilot and 18-year … [Read more...] about White House Lies, Says Obama Working to Repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
18-Year Decorated Air Force Veteran to be Discharged for Being Gay
Rachel Maddow reports on Decorated Lt. Colonel Victor Fehrenbach, an F-15 fighter pilot and 18-year veteran of the Air Force. He is ready to deply … [Read more...] about 18-Year Decorated Air Force Veteran to be Discharged for Being Gay
AC360 on Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, Same-Sex Marriage, and Obama
Anderson Cooper covered social issues and the pressure on President Obama to take action on his campaign promises. Candy Crowley reports on the … [Read more...] about AC360 on Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, Same-Sex Marriage, and Obama
Jon Stewart Nails Obama on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
After a short discussion about Obama's flip-flop on the release of detainee photos, Jon Stewart nails Obama on his campaign promises over … [Read more...] about Jon Stewart Nails Obama on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
President Won’t Intervene to Stop Discharges of Gay Soldiers
Amid mounting calls from think tanks, former military leaders, and current servicemembers to end the military's failed "Don't Ask, … [Read more...] about President Won’t Intervene to Stop Discharges of Gay Soldiers
Lieutenant Dan Choi to Obama: Don’t Fire Me Because I’m Gay
Knights Out founder and Army Lieutenant Dan Choi published an open letter to President Obama and every Member of Congress on CNN's website begging … [Read more...] about Lieutenant Dan Choi to Obama: Don’t Fire Me Because I’m Gay
Former Sec’y of the Army Alexander: End ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Now
Rachel Maddow is sticking to her coverage of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'. Last night she hosted former Secretary of the Army Clifford … [Read more...] about Former Sec’y of the Army Alexander: End ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Now