A new study by the Palm Center concludes that President Barack Obama has the power to stop discharges of gay military personnel by executive order and … [Read more...] about Palm Center: President Can Halt Discharges of Gay Military Personnel
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Obama Security Adviser on Repeal of Military Gay Ban: ‘I Don’t Know’
On This Week, George Stephanopoulos discussed the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" with National Security Adviser General … [Read more...] about Obama Security Adviser on Repeal of Military Gay Ban: ‘I Don’t Know’
Rachel Maddow Talks to Dan Choi, Joe Sestak on Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
Rachel Maddow talks to U.S. Army First Lieutenant Dan Choi, the first Arabic linguist fired under Obama on 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'. … [Read more...] about Rachel Maddow Talks to Dan Choi, Joe Sestak on Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
National Guard Lt. Dan Choi Discharged from the Army Under DADT
National Guard First Lieutenant Dan Choi of Knights Out, the group of 38 West Point graduates who came out of the closet in March to form a support … [Read more...] about National Guard Lt. Dan Choi Discharged from the Army Under DADT
White House Corrects; 9 Voices Sound Off on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Last week there was some discussion of changes to civil rights language on the White House website. The changes were explained as an evolution from … [Read more...] about White House Corrects; 9 Voices Sound Off on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Poll: 56% of Americans Want Military Gay Ban Repealed
A new Quinnipiac University poll says 56% of Americans support the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" while 37% oppose it: "The … [Read more...] about Poll: 56% of Americans Want Military Gay Ban Repealed
News: Amazing Race, Aaron Schock, DOMA, Twitter, Muffins, UVA
Pelosi to Bay Area Reporter: Repeal of DOMA not a top priority.Jared Polis considering introducing omnibus LGBT rights bill in the House. Zac … [Read more...] about News: Amazing Race, Aaron Schock, DOMA, Twitter, Muffins, UVA
Rep. Patrick Murphy to Take Lead on Military Gay Ban Repeal
Iraq Veteran Patrick Murphy will take the lead in advancing legislationto overturn the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy … [Read more...] about Rep. Patrick Murphy to Take Lead on Military Gay Ban Repeal
News: Frank Kameny, North Dakota, Tom Brady, Playboy, Tony Dungy
In 1971 pioneering gay rights activist received a letter condemning homosexuality as "sexual perversion" from the White House Office … [Read more...] about News: Frank Kameny, North Dakota, Tom Brady, Playboy, Tony Dungy
Fmr Military Leaders Powell and Alexander on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Rachel Maddow interviewed former General Colin Powell and Andrea Mitchell interviewed Former Secretary of the Army Clifford Alexander about repealing … [Read more...] about Fmr Military Leaders Powell and Alexander on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’