President Obama released a statement on yesterday's legislative gains toward ending "Don't Ask, Don't Tell": "I have long … [Read more...] about Obama Statement on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Congressional Action
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House Passes ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal Amendment 234-194
The House of Representatives voted 234-194 to approve an amendment repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell". The amendment will be attached … [Read more...] about House Passes ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal Amendment 234-194
Charlie Crist Flip-Flops, Now Supports ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal
As recently as February, Florida Governor Charlie Crist expressed his support for the ban on gays in the military. Said his spokesperson at that … [Read more...] about Charlie Crist Flip-Flops, Now Supports ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal
Senate Armed Services Committee Votes 16-12 for DADT Repeal Compromise
Yes: Carl Levin (Michigan) Robert C. Byrd (West Virginia) Joseph I. Lieberman (Connecticut) Jack Reed (Rhode Island) Daniel K. Akaka (Hawaii) Bill … [Read more...] about Senate Armed Services Committee Votes 16-12 for DADT Repeal Compromise
Video: GOP Launches Campaign Against Gays on House Floor
Via Wonk Room, here's a sampling of the vitriol that has been unleashed on the House floor this afternoon courtesy of Louie Gohmert, Trent Franks, … [Read more...] about Video: GOP Launches Campaign Against Gays on House Floor
Lt. Dan Choi in Newsweek: DADT Compromise is Unacceptable
Lt. Dan Choi in Newsweek: "This compromise isn’t what I, or any of my fellow advocates, wanted or expected. The compromise does not end the … [Read more...] about Lt. Dan Choi in Newsweek: DADT Compromise is Unacceptable
Nathaniel Frank on DADT: ‘I Have Completed the Pentagon Working Group’s Work for Them, Five Months Early’
Nathaniel Frank, Senior Research Fellow at the Palm Center, is stepping down, and as a parting gift he has created the Unfriendly Fire Research … [Read more...] about Nathaniel Frank on DADT: ‘I Have Completed the Pentagon Working Group’s Work for Them, Five Months Early’
Watch: Last-Minute Right-Wing Scare Tactics Warn of Gay Rape, HIV-Tainted Blood on Troops if ‘DADT’ is Repealed
Right-wing fear-mongering is off the charts as possible repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" is taken up in Congress.The Family … [Read more...] about Watch: Last-Minute Right-Wing Scare Tactics Warn of Gay Rape, HIV-Tainted Blood on Troops if ‘DADT’ is Repealed
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal Update: Activity Underway in Congress
The following alert just came from Servicemembers Legal Defense Network:**Advocates supporting repeal need to call these Members of Congress now** … [Read more...] about ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal Update: Activity Underway in Congress
McCain Demands ‘Open Session’ on DADT Repeal Vote, Gets It
The Wonk Room reports that the Senate Armed Services Committee vote on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", which is reportedly taking place … [Read more...] about McCain Demands ‘Open Session’ on DADT Repeal Vote, Gets It