Nathaniel Frank, Senior Research Fellow at the Palm Center, is stepping down, and as a parting gift he has created the Unfriendly Fire Research … [Read more...] about Nathaniel Frank on DADT: ‘I Have Completed the Pentagon Working Group’s Work for Them, Five Months Early’
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Watch: Last-Minute Right-Wing Scare Tactics Warn of Gay Rape, HIV-Tainted Blood on Troops if ‘DADT’ is Repealed
Right-wing fear-mongering is off the charts as possible repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" is taken up in Congress.The Family … [Read more...] about Watch: Last-Minute Right-Wing Scare Tactics Warn of Gay Rape, HIV-Tainted Blood on Troops if ‘DADT’ is Repealed
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal Update: Activity Underway in Congress
The following alert just came from Servicemembers Legal Defense Network:**Advocates supporting repeal need to call these Members of Congress now** … [Read more...] about ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal Update: Activity Underway in Congress
McCain Demands ‘Open Session’ on DADT Repeal Vote, Gets It
The Wonk Room reports that the Senate Armed Services Committee vote on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", which is reportedly taking place … [Read more...] about McCain Demands ‘Open Session’ on DADT Repeal Vote, Gets It
Joint Chiefs Chair Mike Mullen Indicates ‘DADT’ Repeal Deal Gives Military Authority on ‘Whether’ to Repeal the Law, Not ‘How’
A new report contains some troubling indicators regarding the compromise deal on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" repeal making its way … [Read more...] about Joint Chiefs Chair Mike Mullen Indicates ‘DADT’ Repeal Deal Gives Military Authority on ‘Whether’ to Repeal the Law, Not ‘How’
Lt. Dan Choi and Captain Jim Pietrangelo to Embark on Hunger Strike Over ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Compromise
More from Lt. Dan Choi:Immediately following congressional mark-ups on the National Defense Authorization Act 2011, Captain James Pietrangelo and I … [Read more...] about Lt. Dan Choi and Captain Jim Pietrangelo to Embark on Hunger Strike Over ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Compromise
Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Major General Vance Coleman
As a retired Army Commander, I also know how disruptive it is to remove a trained skilled member from a unit. In Korea, I had a Sergeant First Class … [Read more...] about Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Major General Vance Coleman
Senator Byrd Says He’ll Vote ‘Yes’ on DADT Repeal, with Language Providing Congress a 60-Day Review Period
Senator Robert Byrd has said he'll vote yes on the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" repeal compromise, but wants language added that … [Read more...] about Senator Byrd Says He’ll Vote ‘Yes’ on DADT Repeal, with Language Providing Congress a 60-Day Review Period
Former Joint Chiefs Chair General John Shalikashvili Fires Back at Service Chiefs Letter on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Former Joint Chiefs Chairman General John Shalikashvili fired back at a letter from the Service Chiefs that was being circulated by Senator John … [Read more...] about Former Joint Chiefs Chair General John Shalikashvili Fires Back at Service Chiefs Letter on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
McCain Circulates Service Chiefs Letter Urging Congress to Hold Off on DADT Repeal Vote, While Mullen Stresses ‘Moral Courage’
Joint Chiefs Chair Mike Mullen made a veiled reference to "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" in a speech to graduating Air Force cadets. At … [Read more...] about McCain Circulates Service Chiefs Letter Urging Congress to Hold Off on DADT Repeal Vote, While Mullen Stresses ‘Moral Courage’