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‘Don’t Ask’ repeal faces delay, uncertainty
Gates warns Congress not to act; protesters arrested for third time at White House
Repeal groups disagree on ‘Don’t Ask’ strategy
The recently published letter from Defense Secretary Robert Gates advising Congress to wait on a “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” vote has led to dispute among repeal advocates on the best way to move forward with legislation. While most organizations are now saying the best way to proceed is a delayed implementation bill — or legislation [...]
1 in, 2 out in HRC communications shake up
The director and deputy director of the Human Rights Campaign’s communications department
HRC affirms ‘Don’t Ask’ repeal for 2010
The Human Rights Campaign is affirming its commitment to repealing “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” this year as part of its legislative agenda in Congress. HRC President Joe Solmonese outlined during a Feb. 27 fundraising dinner speech in Raleigh, N.C., expectations for the passage of pro-LGBT federal legislation in Congress, including the repeal of the 1993 [...]
Recalling 1993, activists prepare for ‘Don’t Ask’ repeal push
Activists are ramping up efforts this year to push for repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” while remembering that similar optimism in 1993 on lifting the ban on gays serving openly led to the law’s creation. Last week, President Obama affirmed his commitment during the State of the Union address to repealing “Don’t Ask, Don’t [...]
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