dadtlanguage Last night, as the compromise deal on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" repeal appeared to offer an opportune … [Read more...] about Split Emerges in LGBT Community Over Language in ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal Compromise
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Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Former Captain Beth Schissel
It was the fall semester of my final year of medical school. I was forced to make a life-altering decision. For nearly two years, I had been stalked. … [Read more...] about Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Former Captain Beth Schissel
White House Gives Endorsement to ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal Compromise, Amendment Language
Here are the latest reports on the meetings toward brokering a compromise on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" between the White House, gay … [Read more...] about White House Gives Endorsement to ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal Compromise, Amendment Language
Report: Deal on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Would Repeal Statute, Delay Implementation, Require Certification from POTUS, Military
Politico reports: "Congressional leaders, gay rights advocates and Pentagon officials are meeting at the White House Monday morning to … [Read more...] about Report: Deal on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Would Repeal Statute, Delay Implementation, Require Certification from POTUS, Military
Watch: Alleged U.S. Soldier Taunts Iraqi Kids, Asks if They Have Gay Sex, Will Grow Up to be Terrorists
WRAL Raleigh reports on a video first posted on Facebook, thought to be shot by a U.S. soldier in Iraq, which shows the soldier taunting two young … [Read more...] about Watch: Alleged U.S. Soldier Taunts Iraqi Kids, Asks if They Have Gay Sex, Will Grow Up to be Terrorists
Join Servicemembers United’s Call Swarm to Congress on DADT
Servicemembers United is leading the charge on a Congressional call swarm TODAY urging the public to contact your Congressional representatives on … [Read more...] about Join Servicemembers United’s Call Swarm to Congress on DADT
Pelosi Tells ‘Harvey Milk Day’ Crowd: ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, I Feel Quite Certain, Will Be a Memory Come Christmas’ – Video
(via bilerico) House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told a crowd gathered at Equality California's Harvey Milk Day celebration: "'Don't Ask, … [Read more...] about Pelosi Tells ‘Harvey Milk Day’ Crowd: ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, I Feel Quite Certain, Will Be a Memory Come Christmas’ – Video
Paper: ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Vote This Week ‘Too Close to Call’
This is "do or die" week for repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and the Washington Post weighs in on where we're at: … [Read more...] about Paper: ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Vote This Week ‘Too Close to Call’
Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Former Lieutenant Junior Grade Jenny Kopfstein
Feeling deeply conflicted between the requirements of DADT and the Navy’s Core Values, I wrote my Captain and told him I was a lesbian. I was being … [Read more...] about Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Former Lieutenant Junior Grade Jenny Kopfstein
Pelosi Promises End to ‘DADT’ This Year
Nancy Pelosi has vowed to end "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" by the end of the year, The Hill reports: "Pelosi, in an interview with … [Read more...] about Pelosi Promises End to ‘DADT’ This Year