Rachel Maddow takes on Rep. Ike Skelton and his remarks that he doesn't want "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" repealed because parents … [Read more...] about Watch: Rachel Maddow on Ike Skelton’s Discomfort with Gays
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Rep. Ike Skelton: Repealing ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Would Harm Children Because Then They’d Know About Gays
Rep. Ike Skelton (D-MO), the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, says repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" would put … [Read more...] about Rep. Ike Skelton: Repealing ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Would Harm Children Because Then They’d Know About Gays
Defense Dept’s Military Study on DADT Repeal Unfair, Say Gay Service Members in Letter to Gates
TEXT OF LETTER FROM CITIZENS FOR REPEAL TO DEFENSE DEPT:June 7, 2010 Secretary Gates:We, as openly gay and lesbian service men and women, write to you … [Read more...] about Defense Dept’s Military Study on DADT Repeal Unfair, Say Gay Service Members in Letter to Gates
GOP Looks for Filibuster Votes, Restrictive Rules on DADT Repeal
Lisa Keen reports that the Senate GOP is searching for possible allies in a filibuster of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" repeal when the … [Read more...] about GOP Looks for Filibuster Votes, Restrictive Rules on DADT Repeal
Senate Debate on ‘DADT’ Repeal Could Start as Early as June 18
According to SLDN. They offer some guidance: After the U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the … [Read more...] about Senate Debate on ‘DADT’ Repeal Could Start as Early as June 18
Adm. Mike Mullen to Troops on DADT: ‘Law Has Not Changed’
Joint Chiefs Chair Adm. Mike Mullen spoke to troops at Fort Bragg on Wednesday. Said Mullen regarding DADT: "The law has not … [Read more...] about Adm. Mike Mullen to Troops on DADT: ‘Law Has Not Changed’
Lt. Dan Choi Ends ‘DADT’ Hunger Strike After 7 Days
Lt. Dan Choi and Captain Jim Pietrangelo have ended their hunger strike over "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" after a week of fasting. … [Read more...] about Lt. Dan Choi Ends ‘DADT’ Hunger Strike After 7 Days
Evangelical Wingnut Scott Lively Warns of ‘Gay Nazi’ Takeover of U.S. Military After ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal
American evangelical and Holocaust revisionist Scott Lively, who has been under the spotlight for his work fomenting anti-gay hate in Uganda, is now … [Read more...] about Evangelical Wingnut Scott Lively Warns of ‘Gay Nazi’ Takeover of U.S. Military After ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal
Watch: Hawaii Rep. Charles Djou Voted ‘Yes’ on DADT Repeal Because Soldiers Fake They Are Gay to Steal Re-enlistment Bonuses
Wonk Room reports on Rep. Charles Djou's (R-HI) "yes" vote on repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell". Djou offers a reason … [Read more...] about Watch: Hawaii Rep. Charles Djou Voted ‘Yes’ on DADT Repeal Because Soldiers Fake They Are Gay to Steal Re-enlistment Bonuses
Bush Adviser: Republicans ‘So Far Out of Step’ on DADT
"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" came up on ABC News' Roundtable.Former Bush adviser Matthew Dowd attacks GOP office … [Read more...] about Bush Adviser: Republicans ‘So Far Out of Step’ on DADT