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James T. Conway, Marine, Leads Fight To Keep "Don't Ask Don't Tell"

The Washington Times | Rowan Scarborough | Posted 11.02.2009 | Politics

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Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James T. Conway has emerged in internal Pentagon deliberations as the most outspoken opponent of permitting gay men and w...

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On Don't Ask Don't Tell, Army's Ready, So What's the Hold-up?

Jon Soltz | Posted 10.30.2009 | Politics

Here's an idea: Let's just keep our best troops, no matter what their background or orientation. Momentum is picking up in Congress behind that notion, but we still need the President to make his move.

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Army Secretary: Military Ready To Lift Ban On Openly Gay Service

Posted 10.27.2009 | Politics

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In an interview with the Army Times published Sunday, Secretary of the Army John McHugh indicated that the army would be ready to lift the ban on gays...

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Is Barney Frank Relevant?

Irene Monroe | Posted 10.16.2009 | Politics

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As one of the most vocal critics of the National Equality March that took place in Washington this weekend, Barney Frank has many LGBTQ Americans wondering if he has become a bureaucratic gatekeeper.

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It's About The Priorities, Stupid

Lady Bunny | Posted 10.12.2009 | Politics

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I'm a person who needs health care first. And a gay person second. And the vote on health care is tomorrow! How can that not be gays' and everyone else's primary focus now?

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National Equality March: Photos From October 11, 2009

Posted 10.12.2009 | Impact

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Yesterday's National Equality March in Washington D.C. was the largest LGBT action gathering in almost a decade. Tens of thousands marched on the nati...

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Barack Obama: America's First Gay President?

Timothy Patrick McCarthy | Posted 10.09.2009 | Politics

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Election Day 2008 was one of the greatest days of my life: We finally had an ally in the White House who would fight with and for us. In retrospect, we were foolish to have such hope.

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The Civil Rights Test of Our Generation

Rep. Joe Sestak | Posted 10.09.2009 | Politics

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It's time to end discrimination based on sexual identity or orientation. That's why I'm committed to equal rights for all Americans, and to repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and Don't Ask, Don't Tell.

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The Big Gay Speech We Wish Obama Would Give

Emma Ruby-Sachs | Posted 10.08.2009 | Politics

I'm sure his speechwriters have cooked up something special for Saturday, but I've got a few ideas of my own. I've written a speech for the beloved President -- the kind of speech we wish the man would give, just once.

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Stewart Pummels Obama For Not Repealing 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Alex Leo | Posted 10.07.2009 | Comedy

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Comedians have made no bones about their frustration with President Obama of late. Bill Maher, referring to the health care debate, pleaded with the p...

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Pentagon Journal Calls For Repeal Of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 09.30.2009 | Media

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For a long while now, I've been of the mind that the current "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy that the Armed Forces enforces on its soldiers is pointles...

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Patrick Murphy Defends Obama, Vows DADT Repeal

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 08.16.2009 | Politics

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Last week, we noted that Pennsylvania Representative and Iraq War veteran Patrick Murphy had assumed the role of chief sponsor for the Military Readin...

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Obama Wants Quick "Change," Not "Repeal" Of Don't Ask Don't Tell (VIDEO)

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 08.13.2009 | Politics

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President Barack Obama said over the weekend that he would like to tackle the military's Don't Ask Don't Tell policy "sooner rather than later." But i...

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Obama's Silence on "Bruno" Outrages Activists

Robert Lanham | Posted 08.13.2009 | Comedy

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Many activists contend that given the success of "Bruno," the time is now for the president to speak out in support of non-traditional films such as the ones made by Cohen.

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Rep. Patrick Murphy, Iraq Vet, Takes Charge of DADT Fight

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 08.08.2009 | Politics

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So, look back at the presidential campaign when President Barack Obama promised to do away with the "Don't Ask Don't Tell" regulation, which forces ev...

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Remembering Pfc. Barry Winchell on the 10th Anniversary of His Murder

Michael Rowe | Posted 08.05.2009 | Politics

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The real cost of Don't Ask, Don't Tell has always been the human one -- Barry Winchell's life, of course, beaten out of him with a baseball bat over the 4th of July weekend 10 years ago.

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Obama Gives a Good Speech, But Will It Help Lt. Choi?

Emma Ruby-Sachs | Posted 07.31.2009 | Home

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If the Obama administration can't pass a comprehensive overhaul of health care, then how is it going to repeal laws that a large proportion of Americans don't care about or to which many don't object?

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I Stand With Lt. Dan Choi, It's Time To Repeal DADT

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand | Posted 07.19.2009 | New York

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I am firmly committed to repealing Don't Ask Don't Tell. I plan to work with Lt. Choi to repair the damage to his career and spare thousands of brave men and women from the same injustice.

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John McCain: 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' Not A "Civil Rights Issue"

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 07.13.2009 | Politics

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Yesterday afternoon, Air America White House Correspondent (and friend to Eat The Press ) Ana Marie Cox interviewed Arizona Senator John McCain for he...

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Rachel Maddow Calls Out Obama On "Don't Ask Don't Tell" (VIDEO)

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 07.10.2009 | Media

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Reacting to yesterday's decision by the Supreme Court to not hear a case challenging the constitutionality of the military's longstanding "don't ask d...

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Where the People Lead, the Leaders Will Follow

Aubrey Sarvis | Posted 07.09.2009 | Politics

Gallup brings good news. Across the political spectrum, a growing majority of Americans favor allowing openly gay men and women to serve in the military.

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Why the California Court's Decision Is Good for Gay Marriage

Aaron Zelinsky | Posted 06.26.2009 | Politics

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We should view the California court not as opposing gay marriage, but rather as promoting public deliberation and democratic action on the subject of equal rights.

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Gibbs Breaks From Pentagon: President In "Active" Discussions Over Don't Ask Don't Tell

The Huffington Post | Megan Slack | Posted 06.21.2009 | Politics

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White House Press Secretary indicated in Thursday afternoon's briefing that the White House is in the midst of "active" negotiations with the Pentagon...

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WATCH: Speak Out Against The Jim Crow Of Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Lee Stranahan | Posted 06.14.2009 | Politics

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I'm just personally sick of the stupidity of kicking people out of the military simply because of who they love.

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Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Don't Blow It

Joan Garry | Posted 06.01.2009 | Politics

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In 1993, Bill Clinton signed "Don't Ask Don't Tell" into law. And 16 years later, the gay community has a friend in the White House again and it looks like we are going to get another turn at bat.

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