Defense Secretary Robert Gates' lukewarm reception of the compromise deal on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" repeal and Obama's lack … [Read more...] about Senate Votes Scarce as Gates’ Shadow Hangs over DADT Repeal
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Defense Secretary Robert Gates Reluctantly Supports Push to Repeal DADT; New Poll Shows 78% of Public in Favor
Defense Secretary Robert Gates grudgingly accepted plans to push forward with a repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" this week. … [Read more...] about Defense Secretary Robert Gates Reluctantly Supports Push to Repeal DADT; New Poll Shows 78% of Public in Favor
Palm Center Director Aaron Belkin Fights Back Against LGBT Critics of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal Compromise
Earlier this morning I posted about criticism of language in the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" repeal compromise coming from within the … [Read more...] about Palm Center Director Aaron Belkin Fights Back Against LGBT Critics of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal Compromise
Watch: New Video Shows Geysers of Oil Shooting into Gulf
"Gigantic oil and gas bursts gush out of a secondary leak point in the May 18 video on right.The insertion tube is seen in the May 17 video, … [Read more...] about Watch: New Video Shows Geysers of Oil Shooting into Gulf
Where’s the Vote on ENDA?
Lisa Keen at Bay Windows wonders where the vote on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act is: "Supporters of the Employment … [Read more...] about Where’s the Vote on ENDA?
Watch: California GOP Lawmaker and Iraq War Veteran Nathan Fletcher’s Impassioned Speech Against ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Yesterday, the California Assembly voted 51-17 to approve a resolution urging President Obama to repeal the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" … [Read more...] about Watch: California GOP Lawmaker and Iraq War Veteran Nathan Fletcher’s Impassioned Speech Against ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Levin: DADT Repeal Will Go in Defense Bill if Votes are There
Today was the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" lobby day on Capitol hill. Hundreds of gay and lesbian veterans lobbied lawmakers to repeal … [Read more...] about Levin: DADT Repeal Will Go in Defense Bill if Votes are There
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #653
SIMON CURTIS: A Tyler Shields video for his song "8-Bit Heart". SKINS: Ohio Democratic Party goes after Republican Senate candidate Rob … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #653
Gates Warns Congress Not to Repeal ‘DADT Before He Has Plan
Defense Secretary Robert Gates is apparently nervous that Congress might just repeal DADT sooner than he wants. Via the AP: "In a … [Read more...] about Gates Warns Congress Not to Repeal ‘DADT Before He Has Plan
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell: Pelosi Plans Vote, Sarvis Strategizes, GetEqual Gives a Warning
DC Agenda gets this optimistic piece of news: "U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is planning to hold a vote this year in her chamber of … [Read more...] about Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell: Pelosi Plans Vote, Sarvis Strategizes, GetEqual Gives a Warning








