Don't Ask Don't Tell

DADT

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Lesbian Walks Into an Army Recruitment Office to Re-Enlist, Gets Bombarded with Homophobia

Gay rights activist and “Beaver Bunch” star AJ went down to re-enlist in the U.S. Army yesterday. This is her first hand account of the hate speech she witnessed in…

Jess —

Oct 21, 2010

DADT

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politics + activism

What The F*ck Is Happening With DADT: Discharges Are Possible Once Again, Maybe

The legality of DADT changes overnight once again – it now appears that the military can discharge gay soldiers, at least for the next 24 hours and/or weekend.

Rachel —

Oct 21, 2010

DADT

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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

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From Secret To Separate But Equal – New, Terrible Ideas Regarding Gays In Military

In which it is revealed that the Pentagon has at the very least been seriously considering a gay/straight segregation option in the event of a DADT repeal, and in which…

Rachel —

Oct 18, 2010

DADT

Don't Ask Don't Tell

politics + activism

What The DADT Injunction Really Means: Something, or Nothing, Time Will Tell

It’s been two days since a federal judge put an injunction on enforcement of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. It sounds great, but there haven’t been many changes yet and the…

Jessica —

Oct 14, 2010

DADT

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Judge Orders Suspension of Gay Soldiers Discharge Under DADT For Real

As of 12 PST today, the military is barred from enforcing Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, thanks to judge Virginia Phillips.

Rachel —

Oct 12, 2010

college

DADT

society + culture

Consequences for Anti-Gay People We Hate: Michigan Asst AG Takes “Leave of Absence,” Etc

Our faith in the workings of the universe/the concept of justice is partially restored with the news that crazed homophobic stalker Assistant Attorney General Andrew Shirvell has taken a leave…

Rachel —

Oct 4, 2010

DADT

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politics + activism

Oh My F*cking God, Another DADT Roadblock, What Is Wrong With You People

When Judge Phillips ruled Don’t Ask Don’t Tell unconstitutional, she issued an injunction so that no more soldiers could be discharged until the case was resolved. It would have been…

Rachel —

Sep 24, 2010

DADT

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politics + activism

Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Fail Hangover Day: Bill Clinton and Rachel Maddow Tell the Truth

Bill Clinton did not think DADT was gonna be like this, Rachel Maddow explains why DADT opponents are full of sh*t, and John McCain is either totally ignorant or lying.…

the team —

Sep 22, 2010

art therapy special

DADT

politics + activism

10 Ways of Looking at John McCain: DADT Filibuster Art Therapy Special

When you have a lot of feelings about Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, the best way to express those feelings is through art. You should express your art on John McCain’s…

the team —

Sep 22, 2010

DADT

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politics + activism

OPEN THREAD: DADT Repeal Vote Moves Forward Today, At Least We Hope

It’s Don’t Ask Don’t Tell vote day! Finally! Come watch with us, and then we can laugh, cry, yell, drink, or all of the above together after the Senate votes.

Sarah —

Sep 21, 2010

DADT

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politics + activism

Lady Gaga Rocks Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Rally and If You Don’t Like It, Go Home [Photo Gallery]

Lady Gaga had a DADT rally today. She did research and wrote a speech and on a scale of one to bajillion, it was pretty f*cking awesome. I feel like…

Alex —

Sep 21, 2010