1. The Senate can take up a "clean" repeal of DADT in a lame duck session of Congress after the midterm elections. Senator Reid has … [Read more...] about Cloture Vote Fails, What Now for DADT?
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Watch: Dan Choi Wipes the Floor with Harry Jackson on ‘DADT’
This segment took place on Monday nightbefore any of the action went down yesterday in the Senate, but it's still relevant, and nice to see … [Read more...] about Watch: Dan Choi Wipes the Floor with Harry Jackson on ‘DADT’
Watch: Al Franken Gets Choked Up Over ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Al Franken spoke out after yesterday's vote, about the impact gay and lesbian soldiers serving in our military have had on him.Watch, AFTER … [Read more...] about Watch: Al Franken Gets Choked Up Over ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
NYT: Obama Should Not Appeal Ruling Declaring DADT Unconstitutional
From the New York Times: President Obama, the House and a majority of senators clearly support an end to “don’t ask, don’t tell,” but that, of … [Read more...] about NYT: Obama Should Not Appeal Ruling Declaring DADT Unconstitutional
Lady Gaga on ‘DADT’ Vote: ‘Today Was an Enormous Disappointment’
Lady Gaga released a statement regarding yesterday's filibuster of the Defense bill: "Today was an enormous disappointment, for myself, and … [Read more...] about Lady Gaga on ‘DADT’ Vote: ‘Today Was an Enormous Disappointment’
Watch: Clinton Asked if He Regrets ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Policy
Katie Couric asks Bill Clinton if he regrets the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy."The reason I accepted it was because I thought it was better than an … [Read more...] about Watch: Clinton Asked if He Regrets ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Policy
Watch: Rachel Maddow Clears the Smoke from the DADT Epic Fail
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy A discussion with Lawrence O'Donnell about what happened:Visit … [Read more...] about Watch: Rachel Maddow Clears the Smoke from the DADT Epic Fail
Watch: McCain Lies, Gets Testy with Journalists Over ‘DADT’ Facts
Note: you may need to turn up the volume. Transcript via Think Progress:MCCAIN: We do not go out and seek. Regulations are, we do not go out and seek … [Read more...] about Watch: McCain Lies, Gets Testy with Journalists Over ‘DADT’ Facts
Robert Gibbs Remarks on Senate Filibuster of Defense Bill
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs remarked on the Senate Filibuster of the Defense bill as the vote went down: "Sixty is the new 50 and I … [Read more...] about Robert Gibbs Remarks on Senate Filibuster of Defense Bill
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal Prospects Look Dim Before Senate Vote
Things are not looking good for legislative repeal of the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy as Democrats are struggling … [Read more...] about ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal Prospects Look Dim Before Senate Vote