Nice work, Ginny. Federal judge Virginia Phillips ordered the U.S. military to stop enforcing the infamous ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy today. Her Honor ruled that the military must act “immediately to suspend and discontinue any investigation, or discharge, separation, or other proceeding, that may […]
Tag: Don’t Ask
Would Straight Soldiers Let The Gays Die?
One of the more ridiculous excuses for maintaining Don't Ask, Don't Tell as military policy came from Senator James Inhofe yesterday. Senator Inhofe suggested during an interview that straight soldiers wouldn't be willing to fight as vigorously to keep their gay counterparts alive in battle. […]
Bill Clinton Tries To Explain DADT And DOMA
While giving a speech to Netroots Nation Bill Clinton was interrupted by a fellow gay who asked if he would call for the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell and DOMA. He didn't appreciate being interrupted but he did attempt to explain both those pieces […]
Bill Clinton Now Supports Gay Marriage
Bill Clinton has come out in support of gay marriage! This is certainly one of the highest profile supporters in a long time and is a welcome change. The Nation reports, "Asked if he personally supported same-sex marriage, Clinton replied, 'Yeah.' 'I personally support people […]
Obama on Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
President Barack Obama is being very cautious on Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Some might say a little too cautious as he refuses to even stop enforcement of the discriminatory law. He does seem pretty set on "changing" the law, as opposed to repealing it. The […]
Colin Powell on DADT
The military brass has been sending some mixed signals on Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Colin Powell, former Secretary of State, appeared on CNN and gave some promising signs that a shift is coming saying "this is a policy that should be reviewed." I know, it's […]
Lt. Colonel Victor Fehrenbach Is Visiting the White House
Lt. Colonel Victor Fehrenbach is being fired from the military for being gay after a very heroic duty. The case is still being reviewed but it's likely he will be discharged. Now Lt. Fehrenbach will get a chance to go the White House and tell […]
MSNBC Talks Gay Anger At Obama
MSNBC held a panel to talk about the growing frustrations with Barack Obama's administration from the gay community. The frustration and anger has come largely from inaction on Don't Ask, Don't Tell, the defense of DOMA and his overall silence. The panel had a good […]
Rachel Maddow Keeps The Pressure On
Rachel Maddow is not letting up on her coverage of Don't Ask, Don't Tell, and neither is Anderson Cooper for that matter. Both cable news hosts are gay (don't tell Anderson we know) and have been covering the issue more regularly than their hetero peers. […]
Is HRC Delaying Action on DADT?
We've written about Don't Ask, Don't Tell a few times now, and if one thing is clear is that the policy just seems down right dumb. With heroic people like Victor Fehrenbach being fired just for being gay, it's no surprise that a majority […]