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
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Elena Kagan Update: Who Wants Her Outed, Who Doesn’t, DADT, and Will She Have to Recuse Herself from Gay Rights Cases?
Since yesterday's nomination (and before) there has been much discussion of whether or not Elena Kagan is a lesbian, and if it even … [Read more...] about Elena Kagan Update: Who Wants Her Outed, Who Doesn’t, DADT, and Will She Have to Recuse Herself from Gay Rights Cases?
Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Former Petty Officer 2nd Class, U. S. Navy Jason Knight
After the March 2007 comments by General Peter Pace, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, where he expressed his personal views of homosexuality as … [Read more...] about Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Former Petty Officer 2nd Class, U. S. Navy Jason Knight
Watch: Defense Sec’y Gates Pushes Back on DADT Criticism as Veterans Lobby Day Arrives
In an interview with CNN's John King, Defense Secretary Robert Gates pushes back at criticism that repeal efforts are moving too slowly.Says … [Read more...] about Watch: Defense Sec’y Gates Pushes Back on DADT Criticism as Veterans Lobby Day Arrives
Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Former Sgt. Tracey L. Cooper-Harris
At that time, as well as other times during my military service, I had seen friends discharged under DADT who were in similar situations. My friends … [Read more...] about Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
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Howard Dean’s Open Letter To President: Repeal DADT This Year
May. 8, 2010 - Dear Mr. President,When you delivered your State of the Union address in January, youeloquently spoke the following words to Congress … [Read more...] about Howard Dean’s Open Letter To President: Repeal DADT This Year
News: Marco Rubio, Lithuania, Modern Family, The Kid, ROTC
UK parliament hung. Husband of homophobe Iris Robinson loses seat in Northern Ireland. Givenchy designer Richard Tisci uses transgender model in … [Read more...] about News: Marco Rubio, Lithuania, Modern Family, The Kid, ROTC
Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Clifton Truman Daniel
While I have no idea where my grandfather would stand on “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” I do know that he admired service and sacrifice. An estimated 66,000 … [Read more...] about Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
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HRC Lies About Transportation for LGBT Vets on Lobby Day
Yesterday I posted a statement from the Human Rights Campaign regarding reports that they had cut transportation for LGBT veterans on the … [Read more...] about HRC Lies About Transportation for LGBT Vets on Lobby Day
Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Former Staff Sergeant Anthony Moll
I had never been closeted about my sexual orientation so joining meant not only keeping quiet, but also being asked to lie to those whom already knew. … [Read more...] about Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Former Staff Sergeant Anthony Moll