Military

Enforcing ‘DADT’ Cost the U.S. Military $200 Million Over Five Years

Andy Towle January 20, 2011

Discrimination turns out to be very expensive. The Stars and Stripes reports on new numbers from the GAO: The figure includes roughly $53,000 for each … [Read more...] about Enforcing ‘DADT’ Cost the U.S. Military $200 Million Over Five Years

Andy Towle January 18, 2011

Cindy Jacobs gets a thumping techno remix from Jake Benson.Watch, AFTER THE JUMP...(via good as you) … [Read more...] about Wingnut Cindy Jacobs Remixed: Dying ‘DADT’ Birds

Andy Towle January 14, 2011

The Hill reports that Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA) is planning on introducing legislation next week: The measure by Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) would … [Read more...] about GOP Rep. Duncan Hunter to Introduce Legislation Attempting to Impede Repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’

Andy Towle January 11, 2011

The Log Cabin Republicans are pressing ahead with their lawsuit against 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' despite indications that it will be … [Read more...] about DADT: Log Cabin to Press on with Lawsuit; Transgender Vets Hold Out Hope for Future

Andy Towle January 7, 2011

Yesterday I noted that Senator John McCain, DADT repeal's most vocal opponent, had shifted his position in an interview with FOX Business. … [Read more...] about Watch: McCain Says He’ll Do All He Can to Make ‘DADT’ Repeal Work

Andy Towle January 6, 2011

Defense Secretary Robert Gates wants training to begin as soon as possible, and has ordered the Defense Department to accelerate the steps it will … [Read more...] about Gates Instructs Defense Dept. to Accelerate ‘DADT’ Repeal

Andy Towle January 4, 2011

The American Family Association weighs in on the lewd Navy video controversy, blames it on the repeal of 'DADT', and worries that it might … [Read more...] about Watch: AFA Blames Anger Over Lewd Navy Videos on ‘DADT’ Repeal, Worries Scandal Will Curtail Anti-Gay Speech

Andy Towle January 4, 2011

Former USS Cole Commander weighs in on the raunchy Navy videos produced by Captain Owen Honors on the USS Enterprise, and what action should be taken … [Read more...] about Watch: Parker and Spitzer Discuss Raunchy Navy Video with Former USS Cole Commander Kirk Lippold

Andy Towle January 4, 2011

Sarah Palin raised a few eyebrows last week when she retweeted a tweet from conservative commentator and GOProud board member Tammy Bruce, which was … [Read more...] about Sarah Palin Expresses Support for Repeal of ‘DADT’ in Retweet

Andy Towle January 3, 2011

Captain Owen Honors will be temporarily relieved of his command of the USS Enterprise following controversy over the raunchy videos he produced and … [Read more...] about Navy Cmdr Temporarily Relieved of Duties Over Raunchy Video