Marine Corps Commandant General James Conway said that he wants separate barracks for gay troops: "I would not ask our Marines to live with someone … [Read more...] about Listen: Marine Commandant Wants Separate Barracks for Gay Troops
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Watch: Rachel Maddow and Dan Choi Talk ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy It's the anniversary of Lt. Dan Choi's coming out on Rachel Maddow. … [Read more...] about Watch: Rachel Maddow and Dan Choi Talk ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
General’s Remarks Against Repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ May Cost Him His Career
Hawaii-based Lt. General Benjamin Mixon wrote a letter to the Stars and Stripes newspaper earlier this month urging troops to call on their elected … [Read more...] about General’s Remarks Against Repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ May Cost Him His Career
Watch: Defense Secretary Robert Gates Announces Changes to Gay Discharges Under Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Policy
Robert Gates announced changes in the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy effective immediately.The AP: "The changes … [Read more...] about Watch: Defense Secretary Robert Gates Announces Changes to Gay Discharges Under Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Policy
Poll: More Californians Approve of Gay Marriage Than Oppose It
A new poll from the Public Policy Institute of California (PDF) finds that, for the first time, more Californians approve of same-sex marriage than … [Read more...] about Poll: More Californians Approve of Gay Marriage Than Oppose It
Watch: Rachel Maddow on Changes to ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Here's some additional information on the changes to "Don't … [Read more...] about Watch: Rachel Maddow on Changes to ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Report on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Changes: Third Party Outings May No Longer Be Grounds for Discharge
CNN reports on the upcoming Robert Gates announcement I posted about yesterday. Gates announcement is reportedly coming on Thursday: "The … [Read more...] about Report on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Changes: Third Party Outings May No Longer Be Grounds for Discharge
Defense Dept: Gates to Outline Changes to ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ That Will Make It More ‘Humane’
We'll get later this week from Defense Secretary Robert Gates on how the DoD is going to make "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" a … [Read more...] about Defense Dept: Gates to Outline Changes to ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ That Will Make It More ‘Humane’
Lt. Dan Choi Rips HRC in Newsweek Interview: ‘I Feel So Betrayed’
Lt. Dan Choi gives a revealing interview to Newsweek about what happened to him over the course of the two days during which he was cuffed at the … [Read more...] about Lt. Dan Choi Rips HRC in Newsweek Interview: ‘I Feel So Betrayed’
Watch: Lt. Dan Choi Speaks Following Court Hearing
Lt. Dan Choi spoke following his and Cpt. Jim Pietrangelo's court appearance in D.C. today. As I mentioned earlier, both Choi and Pietrangelo … [Read more...] about Watch: Lt. Dan Choi Speaks Following Court Hearing