Posts Tagged ‘DADT’

Senate votes to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

Senate votes to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
Dear Readers, Forgive me, for today is an emotional day. I would love to provide something witty and wonderful, however as I am writing this, tears are streaming down my eyes and I can barely see what I am typing. Please enjoy this article originally published via the LA Times instead: Reporting...
December 18th, 2010 | LGBT, NewsBites | Read More

House votes to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

House votes to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
In a final vote of 250-175, the House votes in an overwhelming majority to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” in spite of staunch disapproval from several House Republicans. This was announced at 5:24 via live stream from cspan.org by Rep. Barney Frank. Stay tuned for more information...
December 15th, 2010 | LGBT, NewsBites | Read More

House plans new showdown on “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

House plans new showdown on “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
UPDATE: House introduces stand-alone bill. Timetable for debate is TBD. CLICK HERE for more information! WASHINGTON (AP) – In a new showdown on a volatile issue, the House this week will take up a bill that would overturn the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy...
December 14th, 2010 | LGBT, NewsBites | Read More

Pentagon Channel: Watch DADT hearings LIVE

Pentagon Channel: Watch DADT hearings LIVE
Starting live at 9 am EST. If your connection isn’t strong, check it out on C-Span as well! Got something you wanna say? Click on the menu bar at the bottom of the page and join the live chat!
December 2nd, 2010 | LGBT, NewsBites | Read More

Military wife supports repeal of DADT

Military wife supports repeal of DADT
This past August I was one of about 150,000 military spouses randomly selected to participate in the “don’t ask, don’t tell” survey sent out by the Department of Defense under the direction of Secretary of Defense Robert Gates. As a military wife these last 27 years, I felt fortunate to have...
November 10th, 2010 | LGBT, NewsBites | Read More

DADT champion goes down in flames in 2010 election

DADT champion goes down in flames in 2010 election
Patrick Murphy (D)-PA, has been defeated by Michael Fitzpatrick. Murphy was the initiator and chief sponsor for the current bill that breathed such vibrant life into the fight to repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. Seeing the sea of red sweeping across our country in the house and several gubernatorial...
November 2nd, 2010 | LGBT, NewsBites | Read More

[WATCH]It’s A Wrap

[WATCH]It’s A Wrap
I don’t know about you, but this past week has just been a roller coaster of emotions, setbacks, and small victories. Let’s share a few headlines that maybe you missed, but definitely deserve your attention: Anderson Cooper interviews anti-gay Arkansas administrator following resignation Arkansas...
October 29th, 2010 | LGBT, NewsBites | Read More

BREAKING NEWS: DADT ruling causes political whiplash

BREAKING NEWS: DADT ruling causes political whiplash
The last week has been an absolute roller coaster for LGBT servicemembers, recruits, veterans, and family members. Tens of thousands sit back, comb the headlines, and wait with baited breathe. The most recent news to hit CNN doesn’t sound promising. In fact, it sounds like the Justice Department...
October 20th, 2010 | LGBT, NewsBites | Read More

U.S. military copes with the inevitable

U.S. military copes with the inevitable
This week marks a victory in a battle our country’s LGBT activists have been fighting for over four decades, and conversely the first step in ending an oppression that has existed in our country for lifetimes. The Defense Department issued an order to the U.S. Army Recruiting Command to begin...
October 20th, 2010 | LGBT, NewsBites | Read More

AP: “US urges delay in ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ ruling”

AP: “US urges delay in ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ ruling”
(Washington) After two days of silence, the Obama administration urged a federal judge on Thursday to let the military press on with its “don’t ask, don’t tell” ban on gays serving openly in the military. Still, President Barack Obama insisted the policy that has divided the nation for two decades...
October 15th, 2010 | NewsBites | Read More

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