Dan Choi

2012 Presidential Race

barack obama

politics + activism

Gays May Win “Most Effective Activist” Award When It Comes to Obama

“Whatever it was, many lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans had had enough.”

Rachel —

Sep 28, 2011

Daily Fix

Dan Choi

politics + activism

Dan Choi Beaten at Moscow Pride Parade

Dan Choi, among other LGBT activists in Russia, were detained this weekend after being attacked by neo-Nazis and police.

Laura —

May 30, 2011

DADT

Daily Fix

politics + activism

DADT Superstar Dan Choi Breaks Down as DADT Repeal Bill Runs Its Final Lap

“My breakdown was a result of a cumulative array of stressors but there is no doubt that the composite betrayals felt on Thursday, by elected leaders and gay organizations as…

Rachel —

Dec 15, 2010

Daily Fix

Dan Choi

parenting & family

Zero Percent Of Kids With Lesbian Parents Report Abuse, Gay Moms FTW

Zero percent of teens with lesbian parents report instances of abuse; probably this means everyone should have two moms, like Riese. Also: You can get married over Skype now, Dan…

Ryan Yates —

Nov 12, 2010

DADT

Dan Choi

politics + activism

Dan Choi is People

How far is our group from that fever pitch of anger and refusal to wait any longer that brings things –and people like Dan Choi — to a boil? It’s…

Rachel —

Oct 28, 2010

DADT

Daily Fix

politics + activism

DADT Injunction Still Stands, Gays Can Enlist – But Don’t Get Too Comfortable

As of today, the military still can’t enforce Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, and are forced to allow gays and lesbians to enlist – but with the Obama administration still fighting…

Rachel —

Oct 19, 2010

DADT

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Harry Reid Says He’ll Repeal DADT & Give Dan Choi’s West Point Ring Back. Like Soon-ish.

Over the weekend, Dan Choi (recently discharged under Don’t Ask Don’t Tell) approached Senator Harry Reid with a letter reminding him of his obligations to gay and lesbian American soldiers…

Rachel —

Jul 26, 2010

DADT

Daily Fix

politics + activism

DADT: Dan Choi Discharged Today Because He’s Gay

Lt. Dan Choi got the news today that he has been officially honorably discharged from the US military under Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. Next stop? “I haven’t done a lot…

Sarah —

Jul 22, 2010

DADT

Daily Fix

politics + activism

How the DADT Survey Breaks All the Research Methodology Rules, Has Issues, Is Useless

It’s the middle of summer which means it’s the perfect time to brush up on your survey-constructing skills for all your social science classes next year. Let’s get this party…

Laura —

Jul 13, 2010

DADT

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Gay Activists Hunger Strike for DADT Repeal – Good Idea/Bad Idea?

Lt. Dan Choi shares his feelings about the DADT compromise and announces a controversial hunger strike, which we have a lot of feelings about. Also; VFW refuses trans member, Elena…

Rachel —

May 27, 2010

DADT

Dan Choi

politics + activism

White House Compromises on DADT: ‘Cause Everyone Loves Meeting Halfway

The White House has given its support to an official compromise on the repeal of DADT. It will happen this year – sort of! Get the rundown here. Constance’s school…

Rachel —

May 25, 2010

DADT

Dan Choi

politics + activism

Gates Advises Against Immediate DADT Repeal, Dan Choi Isn’t Impressed

The long hard march towards a DADT repeal continues, as do the chained-to-the-white-house-fence arrests — and Defense Secretary Gates saying repealing DADT would be a bad idea. Also, potential progress…

Rachel —

May 3, 2010