Pushing Senator Bill Nelson to Vote For DADT Repeal
May 28, 2010
This week has been a very exciting week for DADT repeal here in the Sunshine State. Floridians successfully secured Senator Nelson’s support, whose vote on the Senate Armed Services Committee was crucial in order to repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell this week. Dan McLaughlin, a Nelson spokesman, confirmed the Senator's position this past Monday. HRC volunteers were working around the clock over the last several months from the Panhandle down to the Keys.
Continue Reading ►A Vet’s Reflection on DADT Votes: So This is What History Feels Like
May 28, 2010
Yesterday morning a friend still on active duty called me to ask what I thought about today’s votes. “We got it, man,” I responded. He didn’t believe me. Frankly, I don’t quite believe it myself. But here we are, and for some reason cynicism can’t overcome this moment.
Continue Reading ►A Love Letter to a G.I.—“Stories from the Frontlines”
May 28, 2010
Dear Dave, This is in memory of an anniversary – the anniversary of October 27th, 1943, when I first heard you singing in North Africa. That song brings memories of the happiest times I’ve ever known. Memories of a GI show troop – curtains made from barrage balloons – spotlights made from cocoa cans – rehearsals that ran late into the evenings – and a handsome boy with a wonderful tenor voice. Opening night at a theatre in Canastel – perhaps a bit too much muscatel, and someone who understood. Exciting days playing in the beautiful and stately Municipal Opera House in Oran – a misunderstanding – an understanding in the wings just before opening chorus.
Continue Reading ►U.S. House Vote Spells Demise of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
May 27, 2010
Moments ago the House of Representatives voted to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” paving the road to the end of the 17 year old law. This historic action follows a vote for repeal in the Senate Armed Services Committee and is a tremendous step toward finally ending the ban on openly lesbian and gay service members. It was the first vote ever in the U.S. House of Representatives to repeal the ban on open service. Said HRC President Joe Solmonese: “Lawmakers today stood on the right side of history. This is a historic step to strengthen our armed forces and to restore honor and integrity to those who serve our country so selflessly.”
Continue Reading ►Senate Committee Takes Historic Step to End “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
May 27, 2010
Moments ago we received word that the Senate Armed Services Committee voted 16-12 to repeal the failed “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law. This historic action is the first time Congress has ever taken a vote to repeal the ban on openly lesbian and gay service members in its nearly 17 year history. Said HRC President Joe Solmonese: “The importance of this vote cannot be overstated – this is the beginning of the end of a shameful ban on open service by lesbian and gay troops that has weakened our national security."
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