Hot on the heels of yesterday's news about a letter written by Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Admiral Michael Mullen in which the duo suggest … [Read more...] about Organizations Respond To Gates Letter
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Gates Warns Congress Not to Repeal ‘DADT Before He Has Plan
Defense Secretary Robert Gates is apparently nervous that Congress might just repeal DADT sooner than he wants. Via the AP: "In a … [Read more...] about Gates Warns Congress Not to Repeal ‘DADT Before He Has Plan
Watch: Lt. Dan Choi Speaks Truth and Consequences at Harvard
Clips via The New Civil Rights Movement. Lt. Dan Choi spoke last night at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government in a program called … [Read more...] about Watch: Lt. Dan Choi Speaks Truth and Consequences at Harvard
Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Captain Rebecca H. Elliott
I was surprised because I had never suspected the soldier of being gay. But then, I never really had any thoughts about her sexual orientation … [Read more...] about Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Captain Rebecca H. Elliott
Watch: Troops in Afghanistan do Lady Gaga’s ‘Telephone’
For our second troop video of the day, here are some military dudes reportedly in Afghanistan, presenting their own version of Lady Gaga's … [Read more...] about Watch: Troops in Afghanistan do Lady Gaga’s ‘Telephone’
Major Protest of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ at White House on Sunday
A major "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" rally is planned for this Sunday in Lafayette Park in front of the White House. GetEQUAL … [Read more...] about Major Protest of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ at White House on Sunday
Watch: U.S. Air Force Academy Cadets Take on Ke$ha’s ‘Tik Tok’
Because the party don't start till they walk in, AFTER THE JUMP... … [Read more...] about Watch: U.S. Air Force Academy Cadets Take on Ke$ha’s ‘Tik Tok’
Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
An Active-Duty Military Chaplain
They are among the unknown soldiers. There are only a few who know the truth of those who lie in these graves. There are only a few who know the … [Read more...] about Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
An Active-Duty Military Chaplain
40 Retired Military Chaplains Write Letter Against DADT Repeal
This reeks of Elaine Donnelly. Via Politico: "The chaplains argue in a letter to the commander in chief and defense secretary, … [Read more...] about 40 Retired Military Chaplains Write Letter Against DADT Repeal
Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
LCpl Danny Hernandez
I answered honestly. The investigation was now underway.The 1st Sergeant proceeded to tell me that there was no way he could protect my privacy in the … [Read more...] about Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
LCpl Danny Hernandez