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Tag Archives: Don’t Ask Don’t Tell
As Don't Ask Don't Tell Ends, One Formerly Abused, Discharged Sailor Wants to Re-Enlist
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The U.S. military's Don't Ask Don't Tell policy is officially repealed today. OutServe magazine is marking the occasion with this poignant photo feature called "101 Faces of Courage," described by the publication this way: The following 101 photos represent the … Continue reading
Court Bars Further Enforcement of Don't Ask Don't Tell
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) A federal appeals court has barred further enforcement of the U.S. military's ban on openly gay service members. A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco said Wednesday the "don't ask, … Continue reading
'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Repeal Passes, 65-31
1 p.m.: A quick selection of media coverage of the repeal vote: Advocate: Repealed! New York Times: Senate Repeal 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Washington Post: Senate votes to overturn gay military ban Politico: Six Republicans push 'don't ask, don't tell' … Continue reading
Nancy Pelosi's Comments After Passing Don't Ask Don't Tell Repeal
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The days of Democratic agenda-setting are dwindling to a precious few, but yesterday Nancy Pelosi and team were decidedly in the House, muscling through a repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell. Now — as usual — it's up to the … Continue reading
House Votes to Repeal Don't Ask Don't Tell; Snowe Commits in Senate
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Two Don't Ask Don't Tell developments today: The House has voted to repeal the military policy, which bans gays and lesbians from openly serving. And GOP Sen. Olympia Snowe announced that she would support repeal. Talking Points Memo calculates that … Continue reading
Senate Blocks Repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell
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From AP: Senate Republicans blocked a major year-end push by Democrats to lift the military's ban on openly gay troops on Thursday, dealing a huge blow to gay rights groups' hopes for repeal of "don't ask, don't tell" any time … Continue reading
Supreme Court Allows Don't Ask Don't Tell Ban During Appeal
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From AP: The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gays in the military to remain in place while a federal appeals court considers the issue. The court did not comment in denying a request … Continue reading
