The chief of the Australia Defence Force has reportedly removed its policy that effectively banned transgender people from serving in the military: … [Read more...] about Australia Lifts Ban on Transgender Military Service
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All Eyes on DADT Repeal as Senate Prepares to Debate, Vote
Politico's Josh Gerstein and Meredith Shiner discuss the hurdles "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" faces in the Senate: "Republicans … [Read more...] about All Eyes on DADT Repeal as Senate Prepares to Debate, Vote
Watch: Hardball’s Chris Matthews Takes on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the … [Read more...] about Watch: Hardball’s Chris Matthews Takes on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
A Late Report on Last Week’s GetEQUAL DADT White House Rally
Last Friday I posted about a planned rally outside the White House over DADT sponsored by GetEQUAL, Iraq Veterans Against War and "local DC … [Read more...] about A Late Report on Last Week’s GetEQUAL DADT White House Rally
Opening Arguments, Testimony Heard in Margaret Witt DADT Trial
Opening arguments began yesterday in Major Margaret Witt's challenge of her military discharge under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell". The AP reports: Witt … [Read more...] about Opening Arguments, Testimony Heard in Margaret Witt DADT Trial
Watch: Rachel Maddow Talks to Former Cadet Katherine Miller About Escorting Lady Gaga to the VMAs
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Last night, Rachel Maddow interviewed former Cadet Katherine Miller, … [Read more...] about Watch: Rachel Maddow Talks to Former Cadet Katherine Miller About Escorting Lady Gaga to the VMAs
Reid to Schedule Vote on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Next Week
The Washington Blade reports that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid will schedule a vote on defense legislation containing repeal of the … [Read more...] about Reid to Schedule Vote on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Next Week
Watch: Lady Gaga Appears on ‘Ellen’, Urges Viewers to Call Senator Harry Reid on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Lady Gaga continued her advocacy on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" on today's season premiere of Ellen, taped directly after her win at … [Read more...] about Watch: Lady Gaga Appears on ‘Ellen’, Urges Viewers to Call Senator Harry Reid on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Soldiers Impacted Under ‘DADT’ Accompany Lady Gaga to VMAs
I snapped this screenshot a few minutes ago, as Lady Gaga appeared on the VMAs white carpet with the Mike Almy, former U.S. Air Force Major … [Read more...] about Soldiers Impacted Under ‘DADT’ Accompany Lady Gaga to VMAs
Another DADT Trial Begins Tomorrow
The trial of former Major Margaret Witt begins tomorrow, just days after a judge in California found "Don't As, Don't Tell" to be … [Read more...] about Another DADT Trial Begins Tomorrow