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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 […]

Posted in: Politics & Activism 14 years ago 1

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, […]

Posted in: Politics & Activism 14 years ago 2

VIDEO: Obama! A Modern U.S. President – the Musical!

Love him or hate him, Obama is the perfect model of a Modern U.S. President – goodness I love me some Gilbert & Sullivan!

Posted in: Music, Politics & Activism, video 14 years ago 0

More federal benefits for LGBT families located

Sherlock Obama is on the case. Yesterday, Attorney General Eric Holder led a Pride ceremony at the Justice Department and today, President Obama will greet LGBT Americans at a White House Pride Month Reception. Good […]

Posted in: Politics & Activism 15 years ago 1

DADT Repeal to Take Its First Steps This Week

This Thursday could prove to be the day that is the beginning of the end of the US military’s discriminatory “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy under which thousands of able-bodied military personnel have been discharged […]

Posted in: News & Rumors, Politics & Activism 15 years ago 0

Supreme Court Nominee Elena Kagan: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

President Obama has announced his nominee to replace retiring Justice John Paul Stevens, and it’s not a very surprising choice: Solicitor General Elena Kagan. The Good: During her deanship at Harvard Law, Kagan supported policy […]

Posted in: Images, News & Rumors, Politics & Activism 15 years ago 0

FOF #1139 – Did Obama Change His Mind?

Is Obama now for marriage equality? At “The Family” Prayer Breakfast, the President denounced the “kill gays” legislation in Uganda and let slip he “disagrees” with their stance on same-sex marriage.

Blogger Michael Lehet joins us to take a look at the hot news: Prada fashion model Nick Snider offers a “get out of jail free blow job,” NBC Black History month Fried Chicken menu controversy, and Oscar the Death Cat.

Posted in: Podcast 15 years ago 5

The Politics of Repealing Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

This well-written and detailed article gives some great insight on what’s been going on with the DADT policy. Agree or not, it’s fascinating behind-the-scenes stuff. Read the whole thing to understand it.

Posted in: News & Rumors, Politics & Activism 15 years ago 0

State of the Union

Last night, President Obama reiterated his pledge to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” but as many bloggers have noted, he could have issued a stop/loss order to stop the anti-gay purges on Day 1 when […]

Posted in: Politics & Activism 15 years ago 1

President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Email

Here’s a letter we just got from Mr. President but where’s his stance on DADT or Marriage Equality? Fausto — I just finished delivering my first State of the Union, and I wanted to send […]

Posted in: Politics & Activism, Topics 15 years ago 1