In spite of that stress, somehow Lynne and I had learned to deal with "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"; we had made the requisite sacrifices. … [Read more...] about Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
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Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell: Pelosi Plans Vote, Sarvis Strategizes, GetEqual Gives a Warning
DC Agenda gets this optimistic piece of news: "U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is planning to hold a vote this year in her chamber of … [Read more...] about Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell: Pelosi Plans Vote, Sarvis Strategizes, GetEqual Gives a Warning
PHOTO: ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Sit-In Underway at McCain’s Office
A sit-in is underway at Senator John McCain's office in Phoenix, Arizona. Protesters are urging people to call his office to urge repeal … [Read more...] about PHOTO: ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Sit-In Underway at McCain’s Office
Transgender DADT Protester Autumn Sandeen Called ‘It’, ‘Shim’, ‘Impersonator’ by Federal Law Enforcement
Autumn Sandeen, First Class Petty Officer who retired in 2000 from the U.S. Navy after twenty years of service, was one of the protesters arrested at … [Read more...] about Transgender DADT Protester Autumn Sandeen Called ‘It’, ‘Shim’, ‘Impersonator’ by Federal Law Enforcement
Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’: Major Mike Almy
Growing up, I didn't really know what civilians did, I just knew I would follow in my father's footsteps and become a military officer. I … [Read more...] about Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’: Major Mike Almy
Watch: GetEQUAL Plans White House Rally on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Activist GetEQUAL is planning a rally at the White House on May 2 to demand the President exert pressure on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" … [Read more...] about Watch: GetEQUAL Plans White House Rally on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Air Force Reverses Decision, Ousts Lesbian
The United States Air Force has reversed its initial decision to not discharge Lt. Robin Chaurasiya under DADT after she revealed that she is gay. Her … [Read more...] about Air Force Reverses Decision, Ousts Lesbian
‘American Family Association’ Says Military is Run by Fundamentalist Muslims and Homosexual Activists
This is pure nuttiness, via Media Matters: The infamously crude Bryan Fischer, who serves as Director of Issue Analysis for Government and Public … [Read more...] about ‘American Family Association’ Says Military is Run by Fundamentalist Muslims and Homosexual Activists
Russell Simmons Tweets Support of Dan Choi, DADT Repeal
Support for gays in the military from hip-hop magnate Russell Simmons. … [Read more...] about Russell Simmons Tweets Support of Dan Choi, DADT Repeal
Six Senators Need to be Lobbied Heavily on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Much of the talk at Michelangelo Signorile's LGBT Leadership Town Hall this afternoon focused around getting six senators to move for repeal … [Read more...] about Six Senators Need to be Lobbied Heavily on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’