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Fausto Fernós
Gays Love Obama More than Straight People Do, Sort of
Even before DADT’s repeal, President Obama’s aproval ratings with LGBT people were higher than the public at large. According to a poll in October of 2010, 64% of people who identified as LGBT said they […]
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Marc Felion
VIDEO: Obama Signs the Repeal of DADT
Vice President Joe Biden introduces President Obama on this historic day of the repeal of DADT. If you want to skip all the political rhetoric, Obama signs the bill 24:29. I kind of wish he […]
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Fausto Fernós
FOF #1309 – What up with DADT?
Even thought the top brass in the military still have to approve the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, the ban is as good as gone. Many politicians and celebrities are rushing out to claim credit for the repeal, but who can truly claim the fame? Dan Choi? HRC? Bloggers? President Obama? Lady Gaga? The Internet?
Plus, Barbara Streisand’s new book takes you on a never before seen tour of her lavish home, including the tiny cobblestone village built in her basement.
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Andy Thayer
OPINION: Weren’t the Democrats to Blame for DADT in the 1st Place?
For those not old enough to remember, the passage of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) marked the first step on the road to what became known as “The Republican Revolution” of the 1990s. With the […]
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Andy Thayer
OPINION: DADT and the Wider Justice
DADT repeal is a victory for equal employment rights, but if that’s the only thing we take away from this event, we miss the boat. The Democrats will try to take credit for DADT repeal, […]
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Fausto Fernós
DADT is History- Senate Votes to Repeal the Military’s Ban Gay & Lesbian People Serving Openly
What took you so long? Looks like it’s a done deal. Today the Senate voted 63-33 on Saturday to end Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, defeating a 17-year policy of banning gay and lesbian service members […]
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Fausto Fernós
FOF #1295 – Lesbian in a Bridesmaid’s Dress
Comedian Cameron Esposito talks about hosting a burlesque show, circus life and her Nancy Drew like experience of discovering her friend’s secret sex dungeon. Cameron recently took a lipstick bullet and femmed it up for her sister’s wedding, with hilarious results.
Plus- Celebrities die digitally for AIDS, Beer for Dogs, Mountain Climbing Pumps and Rhinestone Covered Guns.
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Marc Felion
VIDEO: Lady Gaga’s Appeal to Repeal DADT
Little Monsters, Lady Gaga hears your screams! Lady Gaga feels that the government is creating an atmosphere that is killing our children and she needs you to help her put a stop to this madness.
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Marc Felion
iPhone App: Repeal DADT
Keep up to date on all things DADT with the Repeal DADT iPhone app.