Dont Askdont Tell

Obama's and America's Remarkable Evolution on Gay Rights

Peter Dreier | Posted 05.11.2012

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Peter Dreier

Historians will no doubt view President Obama's announcement favoring same-sex marriage as an historic statement, parallel to those of FDR on workers' rights and LBJ on civil rights. But like FDR and LBJ, Obama's endorsement was due to a combination of personal belief and political opportunity.

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HuffPost Review: Handsome Harry

Marshall Fine | Posted 05.25.2011

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Marshall Fine

Why isn't Jamey Sheridan a star? He's got that onscreen quality that commands attention, does work that's always interesting and has both talent and v...

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Chaplains Keep Wary Eye On Don't Ask/Don't Tell Repeal News

Beliefnet.com | Posted 05.25.2011

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As Congress and the Pentagon grapple with a proposal to allow gays to serve openly in the military, some chaplains -- especially evangelicals -- worry...

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McCain and the Flip-Flops

Norm Stamper | Posted 05.25.2011

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Norm Stamper

"Talk about your flip-floppers," says McCain. "Gates and Mullen aren't on board on this, my friend. They're just parroting their boss. They want to keep 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' as much as I do."

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