FOX News has rejected an ad advocating for repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", produced by the Palm Center. In the ad, military … [Read more...] about FOX News Rejects Ad Advocating Repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
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Joint Chiefs Chair Mullen: U.S. ‘Clearly Not Leading’ on Civil Rights
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Admiral Michael Mullen is lauded in GQ's Men of the Year issue. Ana Marie Cox asks him about many of the … [Read more...] about Joint Chiefs Chair Mullen: U.S. ‘Clearly Not Leading’ on Civil Rights
Discharges Under ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Have Stopped
The AP's Lisa Leff reports: "Pentagon spokeswoman Cynthia Smith told The Associated Press that no discharges have been approved since Oct. … [Read more...] about Discharges Under ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Have Stopped
Gibbs: Obama Has Not Yet Seen Pentagon’s DADT Report, Nor Spoken with Service Chiefs
At today's press briefing, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs addressed questions on 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' and activity … [Read more...] about Gibbs: Obama Has Not Yet Seen Pentagon’s DADT Report, Nor Spoken with Service Chiefs
DOJ Official: Defending DADT and DOMA Has Been ‘Difficult’
In an interview published today, Talking Points Memo asks Department of Justice Assistant Attorney General Tony West about the Obama … [Read more...] about DOJ Official: Defending DADT and DOMA Has Been ‘Difficult’
Navy Chief Breaks with McCain, Praises Pentagon ‘DADT’ Report
Admiral Gary Roughead, Chief of Naval Operations, has dropped the hesitancy he had over 'DADT repeal' following his review of the … [Read more...] about Navy Chief Breaks with McCain, Praises Pentagon ‘DADT’ Report
Gates: ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Report Will Be Available One Day Early
In a move to help expedite the time-crunched process in which the lame duck session must move DADT repeal legislation to its ultimate vote, the … [Read more...] about Gates: ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Report Will Be Available One Day Early
Chairman Of The Joint Chiefs: DADT ‘Belies Us As An Institution’
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mike Mullen, who in the past has supported a repeal of "don't ask, don't tell," reiterated … [Read more...] about Chairman Of The Joint Chiefs: DADT ‘Belies Us As An Institution’
Watch: ‘John McCain Has Sold his Soul’ on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Washington Post columnist Sally Quinn says that John McCain is "absolutely for" gays in the military."I hate to see John McCain sell … [Read more...] about Watch: ‘John McCain Has Sold his Soul’ on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Watch: Rep. Mike Pence Speaks Out Against ‘Mainstreaming Homosexuality’ Into the Military
MSNBC's Chris Jansing asked Rep. Mike Pence (R-IN) to chime in on what's happening in the Senate on DADT, and reports from the Pentagon that … [Read more...] about Watch: Rep. Mike Pence Speaks Out Against ‘Mainstreaming Homosexuality’ Into the Military