Back in April, I covered the story of Justin Robinette, the Chairman of the College Republicans at Duke University, who said he was forced … [Read more...] about Gay Duke Student Says University Negligent in Response to Homophobic Hate Speech, Harassment
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Attorney General Eric Holder Touts Hate Crimes Act in LGBT Pride Address to Justice Department
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AG MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2010 WWW.JUSTICE.GOV REMARKS AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY BY ATTORNEY GENERAL ERIC HOLDER AT THE DEPARTMENT OF … [Read more...] about Attorney General Eric Holder Touts Hate Crimes Act in LGBT Pride Address to Justice Department
MN GOP Disappointed by Sen. Paul Koering’s Dinner with Porn Star
Openly gay Minnesota Republican state senator Paul Koering may suffer consequences from his date with gay adult film actor Brandon Wilde last … [Read more...] about MN GOP Disappointed by Sen. Paul Koering’s Dinner with Porn Star
Department of Justice Requests Deferral in DADT Case
The Department of Justice has asked a judge to defer a ruling in a case brought against "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" because of the … [Read more...] about Department of Justice Requests Deferral in DADT Case
GOP Looks for Filibuster Votes, Restrictive Rules on DADT Repeal
Lisa Keen reports that the Senate GOP is searching for possible allies in a filibuster of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" repeal when the … [Read more...] about GOP Looks for Filibuster Votes, Restrictive Rules on DADT Repeal
Bush Adviser: Republicans ‘So Far Out of Step’ on DADT
"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" came up on ABC News' Roundtable.Former Bush adviser Matthew Dowd attacks GOP office … [Read more...] about Bush Adviser: Republicans ‘So Far Out of Step’ on DADT
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal Threatened by Obama Veto of Defense Bill Over Engine Funding Item
Some cautionary words from Politico: The defense authorization bill typically passes with wide margins, but last year was an exception, as many … [Read more...] about ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal Threatened by Obama Veto of Defense Bill Over Engine Funding Item
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
Christian Iowa GOP Committeeman Threatens Gay GOP Presidential Candidate Fred Karger Over Marriage
Fred Karger, who is seeking the Republican nomination for President, received an email from Iowa's Republican National Committeeman threatening to … [Read more...] about Christian Iowa GOP Committeeman Threatens Gay GOP Presidential Candidate Fred Karger Over Marriage