Good As You: Don't Ask Don't Tell Roundup
10/26/2009
Video: Out of Hillary's pantsuited shadow and into rainbow-hued light
Over the weekend, Towleroad captured two strong videos from someone who's becoming our biggest champion in government, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY). One's a speech and the other's an interview. Both are extremely promising. Watch 'em here: In this world...10/20/2009
Don't ask, Don't tell, Do ReTweet
@SenGillibrand [Twitter] And we look forward to meeting the day when this nation's policy stops paying the Debt of Offense that comes with DADT. Thanks, junior Senator, for pushing for peace in this time of "culture war."10/14/2009
DADT: Ball won't drop the same
As we pressure the Obama administration and Congress to do something about Don't Ask Don't Tell discharges, its nice to know that others are working on a local level to do their part. This from the office of NY Assemblyman...09/11/2009
Audio: 'I'm too old and they're too gay -- what's the big dealie-o?'
Don't Ask Don't Tell is an awful, nasty policy. Obviously. But even so, we're still somewhat grateful that the "Don't ask" part has allowed gay servicemembers to serve, even if under false, closeted pretense. And we'd imagine that our opposition...08/14/2009
Video: Blue dog throws us a bone
From Netroots Nation, this afternoon. Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-PA): Rep. Patrick Murphy on DADT [YT]08/10/2009
G.I.s, Joe: Solmonese is as doubtless as DADT is heartless
Optimism, thy name is Solmonese: U.S. NEWS WRITER DAN GILGOFF: President Obama hasn't moved on promises to overturn "don't ask, don't tell" or the Defense of Marriage Act. Has he fulfilled his pledge to be a "fierce advocate for gay...07/30/2009
Video: Why isn't the White House hasting? Do ask Hastings...
Rachel Maddow: Don't ask, don't tell, don't try? [MSNBC] **SEE ALSO: SLDN wonders why Colin Powell understands one form of military unfairness, yet won't commit to ending another: Gen. Powell on CNN [Frontlines]07/28/2009
Gillibrand: DADT firebrand
This letter just hit the G-A-Y inbox: Hillary Clinton's shadow is certainly a formidable one. But it's good to see that as Sen. Gillibrand seeks her own time in the sun, she's remembering to respect the rainbow. We applaud the...07/27/2009
Cracked bell, whacked policy: DADT uprising travels to Philly
We've already told you about Sen. Gillibrand's commitment to Don't Ask Don't Tell repeal. This morning in Philadelphia, U.S. Rep Patrick Murphy (D-PA) brought out the House version of reasoned resistance, standing shoulder to shoulder with the Human Rights Campaign,...Asking and telling may still be out of line. But as for hearing?
The repeal votes my or may not be in place. But Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) still seems committed to leading the effort towards undoing the military's insidious, thoroughly un-American Don't Ask Don't Tell policy: After determining she didn’t have enough...07/23/2009
Don't ask about Gillibrand's bill -- signs don't tell her that there's cloture
We have no reason to believe that Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) was anything less than sincere when she intimated that she might introduce a bill that would temporarily put a stop on DADT discharges. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like enough...07/14/2009
Left, left, left, wing, left: More Dem Sens hint at DADT hiatus
Yesterday we told you about Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand's (D-NY) talked-about plans to introduce a measure that would put a temporary (18-month) moratorium on DADT discharges. Now comes word that Senate Majority Leader Harry (D-NV) is also on board with the...07/13/2009
Conservs serving up military 'meat market' angle; this writer's never been happier to be vegetarian
If a soldier violates another in a way that goes beyond the spirit and nature of the armed forces, then the offending party will be dealt with. Obviously. It is an institution defined by rules, and nobody is going to...Clinton's successor vs. Clinton era policy
Is Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) on the verge of some righteous DADT maneuvering? Yes, says The Daily Beast's Jason Bellini: New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is considering bringing the battle over "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" to the Senate this week,...07/09/2009
Video: Do Pass, Don't Fail
Oh, those militant straight veterans and their national security agendas! Don't they know we have biases to protect? Don't Wait, Don't Pass The Buck [MSNBC] **EARLIER: Reppin' for non-discrimination: Actual soldier takes on fairness' actual enemy [G-A-Y] **MORE: Kerry Eleveld...07/08/2009
Reppin' for non-discrimination: Actual soldier takes on fairness' actual enemy
Taking the reins from former Congressperson Ellen Tausher (now under secretary for Arms Control and International Security at the U.S. State Department), U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy (an Iraq War vet) is joining up with the Human Rights Campaign and Servicemembers...07/07/2009
CWA Photo: Because GaysStickTheirRiflesUpTheirButtsAnd Spin.gif would've been too much
How does the militantly anti-gay group Concerned Women For America make its point about resisting gays who wish to serve openly in the armed forces? Well today, they create this image and give it this label: "OhNoGiJoe.jpg [another high-minded "culture...
07/02/2009
Appalled-apalooza: HRC/SU announce anti-bias summer tour
A proactive DADT approach from HRC/Servicemembers United: Next week the Human Rights Campaign will launch a national tour to encourage repeal of the failed “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy in conjunction with Servicemembers United. The kick off event will be...07/01/2009
Video: Keith and Dan: Commanders of righteously up-in-arms forces
Obama stonewalls 'don't ask, don't tell' policy [Countdown]06/28/2009
While we were away: Majority leader talker plan to lead minority out of biased bunker
On June 15, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid concerned reasoned fighters for fairness when he indicated that he'd prefer an administrative approach to Don't Ask Don't Tell, since he "[hasn't] identified any sponsors" in his Democratic-controlled chamber: Sen. Reid: No...06/10/2009
Video: 'We're captured and forced to do showtunes for Kim Jong-il'
Stephen v. Stephen: Colbert Nation06/09/2009
Matt, Tony: To be a 'victory', you two would've actually had to win something/done something to earn it
It is hysterical hearing the far-right attempt to spin the Supreme Court’s Denial of Cert into a victory for upholding Don't Ask Don't Tell. The reliably jovial Matt Barber weighed in with the following: “This is a military victory of...06/08/2009
DADT appeal doesn't find a Souter
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to question the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy that prohibits openly gay people from serving in the military, turning away a constitutional challenge to the ban. ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Policy Left Intact by U.S....06/02/2009
Video: Out Kerry pushes admin to carry out promises
The Advocate's Kerry Eleveld continues to hold the administration's feet to the fire on that flawed military policy known as Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Today the topic turned to the president's nominee for secretary of the Army, congressman John McHugh...05/21/2009
Video: 'Don't Ask' what Ana and Marie do without Cox
Ana Marie Cox keeps the conversation going (once she herself is allowed to ask and tell): Ana Marie Cox Asks Gibbs About Don't Ask Don't Tell [YT] **UPDATE: Today Cox got a chance to followup in regards to the Pentagon....05/16/2009
A frustrating week to be an openly gay, American soldier
This week, yours truly has been remiss in overlooking some of the major details that have circled around Don't Ask Don't Tell and, more specifically, the administration's seeming failure to find some concern. Lest you think it's because I'm an...
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