Jim Webb to Military Gays: Not So Fast, Mary

Staff / Truthdig May 26, 2010 Democratic Sen. Jim Webb says he won't vote for the compromise ending the ban on gays in the military until the Pentagon completes its review of the policy, even though the whole point of the compromise is that the ban wouldn't actually end until the military completes its review. (continued) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Compromise Could Pass This Week

Staff / Truthdig May 25, 2010 The White House, congressional leaders, the Pentagon and gay rights activists have hammered out a deal that could finally end the military's ban on gays serving openly. A vote could come as soon as this week, but the ban would remain until the president and military leaders agreed to lift it. (continued) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Don’t Ask, Don’t Count: Pentagon Underreports Discharges

Staff / Truthdig May 20, 2010 Servicemembers United, having just won a Freedom of Information Act request, says the military has not been counting National Guard or Reserve veterans who were discharged under the military's anti-gay policy. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Kagan Goes A’Courtin’ on Capitol Hill

Staff / Truthdig May 14, 2010 On Thursday, Supreme Court hopeful Elena Kagan observed the nominee tradition of making the rounds on Capitol Hill by dropping in on key senators from both sides of the aisle, and it seems she made some key gains -- even Scott Brown might vote to confirm her! Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Their Own Private Gaga

Staff / Truthdig Apr 30, 2010 Shirtless gyrations? Check. All-male soldier crew in sweaty Afghanistan? Check. Fingers tracing other men's sternums? Check. Looks like a normal day for our troops in Afghanistan in this fascinating remake of Lady Gaga's "Telephone" video opera. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

In and Out

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‘Daily Show’: Say Anything

Staff / Truthdig Apr 7, 2010 What happened to that "maverick" John McCain? Wait he's not really a maverick? Says who? Oh As Jon Stewart points out in this "Daily Show" clip, McCain has changed his tune on more than just the maverick thing -- much more. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Announcement Coming Thursday (Update: Video)

Staff / Truthdig Mar 24, 2010 The Pentagon is expected to announce on Thursday a softening of “don’t ask, don’t tell” rules, as promised, while a full review is under way. Only Congress can overturn the policy, but the military can make limited changes, like reforming the way it handles outings by a third party. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Perturbing Argument on ‘Don’t Ask’

Ruth Marcus / Truthdig Feb 25, 2010 Gen. Norton A. Schwartz's claim, echoed by Gen. George Casey, that letting troops serve openly would "perturb" the military is just silly. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Casey at Bat

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Army Chief Voices ‘Serious Concerns’ About ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Change

Staff / Truthdig Feb 24, 2010 Although other military leaders have expressed their support for a moratorium on the infamous "don't ask, don't tell" policy regarding American gay and lesbian troops, Gen. George W. Casey Jr., the U.S. Army chief of staff, expressed reservations to senators on Tuesday about changing the law in wartime. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Don’t Ask, Don’t Kvel: Lieberman to Lead on Gay Soldiers

Staff / Truthdig Feb 23, 2010 Somehow Joe Lieberman, who just finished demolishing health care reform, is leading the way on another big Democratic plank: The Connecticut senator will sponsor legislation to overturn the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy. Of course if the Democrats show any interest in his bill, he's likely to threaten a filibuster. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )