Checking in on Haiti a year after the devastating quake with nothing more than an iPhone. Man says he felt “respected” by the military after the … [Read more...] about News: Invisibility, Marines, Madonna, Adam Lambert, Egypt
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California Court Won’t Suspend DADT Case
Last year, U.S. District Court Judge Virginia A. Phillips declared the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy … [Read more...] about California Court Won’t Suspend DADT Case
Gates: Training Plan for ‘DADT’ Repeal Implementation by Feb. 4
Defense Secretary Robert Gates wants a plan no later than one week from today for accomplishing implementation of 'DADT' repeal, according to … [Read more...] about Gates: Training Plan for ‘DADT’ Repeal Implementation by Feb. 4
Army Wants $2500 Payback from Dan Choi Because He Was Discharged, for Being Gay
He's not paying it. An open letter to Obama from Lt. Dan Choi, via email and Twitter: Dear Mr. President: Today I received a $2,500 bill … [Read more...] about Army Wants $2500 Payback from Dan Choi Because He Was Discharged, for Being Gay
Military to Have 3 Months to Ready Forces for Openly Gay Troops
On the heels of last night's State of the Union, in which Obama said that 'DADT' repeal would be implemented this year, the Pentagon plans … [Read more...] about Military to Have 3 Months to Ready Forces for Openly Gay Troops
Watch: Former Navy Chaplain Favors Exorcisms to ‘Cure’ Gays
David Pakman interviews sexist wingnut former Navy Chaplain Gordon Klingenschmitt about 'DADT'. Klingenschmitt claims that gay men actually … [Read more...] about Watch: Former Navy Chaplain Favors Exorcisms to ‘Cure’ Gays
Enforcing ‘DADT’ Cost the U.S. Military $200 Million Over Five Years
Discrimination turns out to be very expensive. The Stars and Stripes reports on new numbers from the GAO: The figure includes roughly $53,000 for each … [Read more...] about Enforcing ‘DADT’ Cost the U.S. Military $200 Million Over Five Years
Wingnut Cindy Jacobs Remixed: Dying ‘DADT’ Birds
Cindy Jacobs gets a thumping techno remix from Jake Benson.Watch, AFTER THE JUMP...(via good as you) … [Read more...] about Wingnut Cindy Jacobs Remixed: Dying ‘DADT’ Birds
GOP Rep. Duncan Hunter to Introduce Legislation Attempting to Impede Repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
The Hill reports that Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA) is planning on introducing legislation next week: The measure by Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) would … [Read more...] about GOP Rep. Duncan Hunter to Introduce Legislation Attempting to Impede Repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
DADT: Log Cabin to Press on with Lawsuit; Transgender Vets Hold Out Hope for Future
The Log Cabin Republicans are pressing ahead with their lawsuit against 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' despite indications that it will be … [Read more...] about DADT: Log Cabin to Press on with Lawsuit; Transgender Vets Hold Out Hope for Future