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USA - LGBTQ RightsHuman Rights Campaign Statement on President Signing “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Repeal into Law
Today President Obama signed legislation that will result in the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT). Following the…
USA - LGBTQ RightsObama plans to sign repeal of gay ban Wednesday
The White House says President Barack Obama will sign the repeal of the military's ban on openly gay service…
USA - LGBTQ Rights‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ lawsuits to remain active
Pending lawsuits against the military ban on openly gay troops will remain in place for now, even though Congress…
USA - LGBTQ RightsGay US soldiers must still hold fire on sexuality
US lawmakers have voted to allow gays to serve openly in the military for the first time, but troops…
USA - LGBTQ RightsGay rights in focus before UN vote
A culture war has broken out at the United Nations over whether gays should be singled out for the…
USA - LGBTQ RightsHistoric – Senate repeals Don’t ask, Don’t tell
The Senate voted 65-31 on Saturday to end Don't Ask, Don't Tell, defeating a 17-year policy of banning gay…
Senate clears way for final DADT vote
The military's prohibition of openly gay people serving within its ranks is one step closer to ending, after the…
USA - LGBTQ RightsU.S. Senate Votes to End “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
Today the U.S. Senate voted on legislation that will allow for the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT). …