Tag Archives: DADT

It’s a BFD

Posted on January 8, 2013 at 3:30 pm by JM Ashby

Former servicemembers who were discharged under Don’t Ask Don’t Tell dating back to 2004 are going to receive the benefits they were denied because of it. The ACLU has settled a suit with the federal government that will allow many … Continue reading →

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Poker Face

Posted on September 10, 2012 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Chris Weyant In other news, a new study out today shows that one year after the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell (DADT), dogs and cats are not living together and there is no mass hysteria. Also — … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on June 16, 2012 at 3:21 pm by Bob Cesca

“As we recognize Pride month, I want to personally thank all of our gay and lesbian service members, LGBT civilians, and their families for their dedicated service to our country. Before the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” you faithfully … Continue reading →

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Obama Admin. Clears Path for Military Benefits for LGBT Couples

Posted on February 17, 2012 at 6:30 pm by JM Ashby

Attorney General Eric Holder sent a letter to congress today to notify them that the Department of Justice will no longer defend the constitutionality of denying military benefits to same-sex couples. In the letter to congress, Holder asserts that neither … Continue reading →

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More Like This, Please

Posted on January 21, 2012 at 8:56 am by Bob Cesca

Here’s the president kicking some Republican ass.

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Photo of the Day

Posted on December 21, 2011 at 5:00 pm by JM Ashby

If this doesn’t make your day better, it should. Two women — Petty Officer 2nd Class Marissa Gaeta and Petty Officer 3rd Class Citlalic Snell — honored a Navy tradition on Wednesday, sharing a kiss as the USS Oak Hill … Continue reading →

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Rick Perry Confronted by Gay Teen

Posted on December 20, 2011 at 9:45 am by Bob Cesca

This is an utterly fascinating video illustration of the right-wing hypocrisy on DADT: So homosexuality is a “sin,” according to Perry. He also admitted that he himself is a sinner (presumably not the same sin — that we know of). … Continue reading →

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Worst Persons in the World

Posted on September 23, 2011 at 1:14 pm by Bob Cesca

The Fox News debate audience booed a soldier last night. They booed a troop. An American soldier. Why? Because he happened to be gay. So because the soldier is gay, he’s no longer worthy of Republican deference and respect. That’s … Continue reading →

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Bachmann Believes In DADT But She Isn’t Judging?

Posted on August 14, 2011 at 5:30 pm by JM Ashby

Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann made an appearance on CNN this morning with Candy Crowley where in she clearly stated that she believes Don’t Ask Don’t Tell was a good policy and that she would like to bring it back. … Continue reading →

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DADT Repeal Certified by President Obama

Posted on July 23, 2011 at 2:16 pm by Bob Cesca

As of September 20, Don’t Ask Don’t Tell will be a thing of the past. President Obama certified the repeal of the law yesterday in the Oval Office. “In 60 days, as prescribed in the law passed by Congress and … Continue reading →

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