A new report contains some troubling indicators regarding the compromise deal on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" repeal making its way … [Read more...] about Joint Chiefs Chair Mike Mullen Indicates ‘DADT’ Repeal Deal Gives Military Authority on ‘Whether’ to Repeal the Law, Not ‘How’
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Lt. Dan Choi and Captain Jim Pietrangelo to Embark on Hunger Strike Over ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Compromise
More from Lt. Dan Choi:Immediately following congressional mark-ups on the National Defense Authorization Act 2011, Captain James Pietrangelo and I … [Read more...] about Lt. Dan Choi and Captain Jim Pietrangelo to Embark on Hunger Strike Over ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Compromise
Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Major General Vance Coleman
As a retired Army Commander, I also know how disruptive it is to remove a trained skilled member from a unit. In Korea, I had a Sergeant First Class … [Read more...] about Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Major General Vance Coleman
Senator Byrd Says He’ll Vote ‘Yes’ on DADT Repeal, with Language Providing Congress a 60-Day Review Period
Senator Robert Byrd has said he'll vote yes on the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" repeal compromise, but wants language added that … [Read more...] about Senator Byrd Says He’ll Vote ‘Yes’ on DADT Repeal, with Language Providing Congress a 60-Day Review Period
Former Joint Chiefs Chair General John Shalikashvili Fires Back at Service Chiefs Letter on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Former Joint Chiefs Chairman General John Shalikashvili fired back at a letter from the Service Chiefs that was being circulated by Senator John … [Read more...] about Former Joint Chiefs Chair General John Shalikashvili Fires Back at Service Chiefs Letter on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
McCain Circulates Service Chiefs Letter Urging Congress to Hold Off on DADT Repeal Vote, While Mullen Stresses ‘Moral Courage’
Joint Chiefs Chair Mike Mullen made a veiled reference to "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" in a speech to graduating Air Force cadets. At … [Read more...] about McCain Circulates Service Chiefs Letter Urging Congress to Hold Off on DADT Repeal Vote, While Mullen Stresses ‘Moral Courage’
Report: Senator Ben Nelson to Make Key ‘Yes’ Vote on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal Amendment
Open Left is reporting that Senator Ben Nelson will announce he's voting "yes" on the DADT repeal compromise. With Nelson's vote, … [Read more...] about Report: Senator Ben Nelson to Make Key ‘Yes’ Vote on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal Amendment
Watch: Lt. Dan Choi on the ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Compromise
Lt. Dan Choi speaks out about the DADT repeal compromise: "It does not offer the full repeal. It is a delay...Right now is not a time for … [Read more...] about Watch: Lt. Dan Choi on the ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Compromise
Foreign Officers Tell U.S. Military to Get Over the Gay Issue
Maj. Peter Kees Hamstra of the Royal Dutch Army. Leif Ohlson, Principle Adm. Officer in the Swedish Armed Forces, and Lt. Com. Craig Jones, retired … [Read more...] about Foreign Officers Tell U.S. Military to Get Over the Gay Issue
Watch: Rachel Maddow Talks to Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-PA) on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Rachel Maddow summarized events surrounding DADT repeal last night and … [Read more...] about Watch: Rachel Maddow Talks to Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-PA) on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal