Tag Archives: DADT

Great, Dan, But I Think You Missed The Point…

So, LT Dan Choi apparently feels that it is OK to call someone a “pussy” as an insult, as if that is the worst thing you can call someone, when something doesn’t go his way, and then, when someone speaks … Continue reading

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A Message From Lady Gaga to The Senate

Note from imissedtumblr: This transcript is going to be quick & dirty because I have a meeting in 30 minutes. None of the names are spelled correctly, I’m sorry.  (I’m typing this part at the end and I have to … Continue reading

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Who DADT is Really Hurting: A Signal Boost

Every weekday leading up to the launch of the Defense Authorization Bill the Servicmembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN) is running a new media campaign called “Letters from the Frontlines: Letters to President Obama“, which is a collection of open letters … Continue reading

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Let's Talk About Lt. Dan Choi…

…because it seems like we need to. I am relieved and appalled to see this getting picked up by feminist sites. Really. And I know that I am not important or a big enough voice for anyone to be all … Continue reading

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Planning Ahead

Something that has been tumbling around in my head is the issue of repealing DADT.  Obviously. Repealing the legislation isn’t enough.  There is still the matter of dealing with the UCMJ.  The Uniform Code of Military Justice.  The UCMJ is … Continue reading

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Support H.R. 1283

Via Pizza Diavola: Today, Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) sent out an email asking her constituents to express support for her three amendments to the defense authorization bill: Dear [PD], As Americans, we are so lucky to live in a free … Continue reading

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