President Obama, the alleged "fierce advocate" for LGBT rights, is scheduled to attend a Democratic Party fundraiser at the Beverly … [Read more...] about Obama to Face Gay Protest at DNC Beverly Hills Fundraiser Tonight
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White House Hammered Again on Military Gay Ban at Press Briefing
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs was asked a follow-up questionby Air America's Ana Marie Cox (I posted her first yesterday) on … [Read more...] about White House Hammered Again on Military Gay Ban at Press Briefing
White House Lies, Says Obama Working to Repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Following yesterday's news of yet another dismissal of a gay soldier (decorated Lt. Colonel Victor Fehrenbach, an F-15 fighter pilot and 18-year … [Read more...] about White House Lies, Says Obama Working to Repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Jon Stewart Nails Obama on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
After a short discussion about Obama's flip-flop on the release of detainee photos, Jon Stewart nails Obama on his campaign promises over … [Read more...] about Jon Stewart Nails Obama on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
President Won’t Intervene to Stop Discharges of Gay Soldiers
Amid mounting calls from think tanks, former military leaders, and current servicemembers to end the military's failed "Don't Ask, … [Read more...] about President Won’t Intervene to Stop Discharges of Gay Soldiers
Lieutenant Dan Choi to Obama: Don’t Fire Me Because I’m Gay
Knights Out founder and Army Lieutenant Dan Choi published an open letter to President Obama and every Member of Congress on CNN's website begging … [Read more...] about Lieutenant Dan Choi to Obama: Don’t Fire Me Because I’m Gay
Former Sec’y of the Army Alexander: End ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Now
Rachel Maddow is sticking to her coverage of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'. Last night she hosted former Secretary of the Army Clifford … [Read more...] about Former Sec’y of the Army Alexander: End ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Now
Palm Center: President Can Halt Discharges of Gay Military Personnel
A new study by the Palm Center concludes that President Barack Obama has the power to stop discharges of gay military personnel by executive order and … [Read more...] about Palm Center: President Can Halt Discharges of Gay Military Personnel
Rachel Maddow Talks to Dan Choi, Joe Sestak on Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
Rachel Maddow talks to U.S. Army First Lieutenant Dan Choi, the first Arabic linguist fired under Obama on 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'. … [Read more...] about Rachel Maddow Talks to Dan Choi, Joe Sestak on Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
CNN on Obama and Gay Rights: ‘Think 10-Foot Pole’
As more states legalize same-sex marriage, and valued Arabic linguists continue to be discharged under Don't Ask, Don't Tell, and hate crimes … [Read more...] about CNN on Obama and Gay Rights: ‘Think 10-Foot Pole’