Author Archive for Chris Johnson
Lincoln non-committal on ‘Don’t Ask’ in defense bill
Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.) on Tuesday said she generally supports the inclusion of ”Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal in defense budget legislation, but wouldn’t commit to a position on a possible floor amendment that would strip the language from the bill. In a brief exchange with the Blade on Capitol Hill, Lincoln said she supported the [...]
OutServe to provide voice to LGBT troops
A new organization opposed to “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” officially launched on Monday that aims to give new voice to LGBT service members currently serving in the U.S. military. The group, OutServe, formerly known as Citizens for Repeal, is crediting itself with being the first-ever organization for active duty gay, lesbian and bisexual troops that is speaking [...]
Levin: Senate to take up ‘Don’t Ask’ in September
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin (D-Mich.) told the Blade on Thursday he’s expecting the full Senate to take up “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal in September after lawmakers return from August recess. Advocates have been anticipating a vote on the fiscal year 2011 defense authorization bill — the vehicle to which repeal language [...]
Va. guv’s former in-law stumps for LGBT rights
Trans woman asks McDonnell to support bias protections
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