Tag Archives: DADT
Rep. Steve King proves how much he sucks….again
TweetRep. Steve King (R-IA) really sucks. Apparently, when he’s not ranting about Muslims, he’s suggesting a “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” approach for the workplace. Because you know that worked out great for the military (eyeroll). Currently, there is no federal protection for LGBT employees to prevent being terminated from their job because of their sexual [...]
Also tagged discrimination, lgbt, Rep. Steve King, Work, workplace discrimination Comments closed
Navy to disallow on base same-sex weddings.
TweetDue to pressure from Republican lawmakers the Navy is set to reverse it’s decision on allowing military chaplains to officiate same-sex marriages on navy bases. via the Advocate. In an April 13 memo on “don’t ask, don’t tell” repeal training, Rear Adm. Mark L. Tidd, Chief of Navy Chaplains, clarified that base facilities are “sexual [...]
Also tagged gay marriage, homophobia, Military, navy, wingnuts Comments closed
The Post-DADT Battle for Trans Servicemembers
Tweet Transgender activist Autumn Sandeen stood with Dan Choi and other LGBT servicemembers outside of the White House. Via AP. Amanda Hess has an important post from last week discussing the political issues surrounding the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell repeal and the struggle that trans servicemembers have had and are facing now that DADT is [...]
Also tagged lgbt, Military, Trans Activism Comments closed
Obama signs Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal
Tweet Pic via Evan Vucci/AP This morning, President Obama signed into law the repeal of the 17-year old discriminatory military policy Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. He stated, “No longer will tens of thousands of Americans in uniform be asked to live a lie.” Pam’s House Blend has full remarks here, including reactions to the signing [...]
Also tagged Don't Ask Don't Tell, Obama Comments closed
What We Missed