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Anti-War Progressives and Gays May Challenge Obama in 2012

Peter Francis RyskeweczUSA - LGBTQ Up-EdMarch 24, 2011July 4, 2015

If President Barack Obama submits his intervention in Libya to Congress for its approval and he was still Senator Barack Obama, he would vote against his own use of force resolution. After all, he opposed his predecessor, George W. Bush, for invading Iraq.

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Lt. Dan Choi at the National Right-Wing Festival

Matthew ChenUSA - LGBTQ Up-EdFebruary 21, 2011July 4, 2015

Lieutenant Dan Choi, who was discharged from the military for being gay, attended the premier right-wing national gathering known as the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington, DC. Much to Lt. Choi’s surprise he was well-received by most attendees whom he thought would reflexively reject him. He said so in video comments to gay talk show hosts and writers.

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DADT Repeal Implementation Plan Must Be Executed Expeditiously

NewsdeskUSA - LGBTQ RightsJanuary 29, 2011August 22, 2015

Yesterday, the Human Rights Campaign, America’s largest gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation, called on the Pentagon to expeditiously carry out the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal implementation plan laid out today by Under Secretary Clifford Stanley and Gen. James Cartwright. It appears that training could begin in a matter of months, consistent with President Obama’s timeline commitment of months, not years.

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Call to Reinstate “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” if Elected President Dangerous, Costly

NewsdeskUSA - LGBTQ RightsJanuary 13, 2011August 22, 2015

The Human Rights Campaign, America’s largest civil rights organisation dedicated to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality, today rebuked comments made by presidential aspirant Tim Pawlenty that he would reinstate “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” if elected president. Based upon an interview conducted with Pawlenty by the American Family Association, an organisation designated as a “hate group,” it’s unclear whether the former Minnesota governor understands the potentially dangerous ramifications of his comments.

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‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ repeal signed by Obama

NewsdeskUSA - LGBTQ RightsDecember 22, 2010August 22, 2015

‘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.

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Human Rights Campaign Statement on President Signing “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Repeal into Law

NewsdeskUSA - LGBTQ RightsDecember 22, 2010August 22, 2015

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.

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