Month: December 2010
Catholic teachers’ union supports gay lobby group
The head of Ontario’s Catholic teachers’ union is defending a donation and partnership with a gay-rights lobby group that is often at odds with the Catholic Church and Catholic school boards.
‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ repeal signed by Obama
‘We are a nation that welcomes the service of every patriot,’ Obama says. But the policy prohibiting openly gay soldiers from serving is in effect until the military certifies it is ready to comply.
Human 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 signing ceremony, HRC President Joe Solmonese made the following statement.
UN restores gay clause to killings resolution
UN member states have voted to restore a controversial reference to sexual orientation in a resolution against the unjustified killing of minority groups. The clause had been removed after pressure from some Arab and African member states but the US had pushed to have it reinstated.
Obama 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 members on Wednesday morning at a Department of Interior auditorium.
‘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 has voted to repeal the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.