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Tucson Hero Daniel Hernandez: This Is What a Progressive Looks Like

Hans Johnson, AlterNet. January 24, 2011.

Daniel Hernandez' heroism in the Tucson shootings has its roots in his progressive values. Will the right celebrate this gay Latino hero?

To the Gay Community: Now That You Can Join the Military, Please Don't!

Medea Benjamin, AlterNet. December 21, 2010.

As we struggle to find a more civilized way to treat each other in this world, let us recognize the commonalities in the fight for gay rights and the fight to end war.

DREAMers and LGBT Community Both Saw Defeats in the Last Week -- Will They Finally See that They're Fighting the Same Struggle?

Sandip Roy, New America Media. December 14, 2010.

Many in the LGBT community bristle at any comparison with the struggles of undocumented people. But all of the rights the DREAMers are demanding, gays already have.

We'll Beat DADT -- But It'll Be a Fight

Arianna Huffington, Huffington Post. November 17, 2010.

It's as if we are watching the struggle unfold on a split screen: progress on one side, setbacks on the other.

Let’s Go Gaga: Time to Ask and Tell

Lynn Parramore, NewDeal 2.0. September 22, 2010.

This week marked a sad chapter in America’s struggle against discrimination when the Senate blocked a measure to repeal the infamous ‘Don’t ask, Don’t tell’ policy.

Will Obama's Paralysis on Gay Rights Issues Worsen the Enthusiasm Gap in November?

Devona Walker, AlterNet. September 9, 2010.

A handful of outspoken conservatives are tacking left of the White House on gay marriage. It's time for the White House to step up their game.

The 21st Century Soldier: Supports Gay Rights, Clean Energy and Is Often Progressive

Daniela Perdomo, AlterNet. May 17, 2010.

VoteVets is making waves educating the public about a very different kind of soldier.

Army Interrogator Discharged For Being Gay: John McCain "So Out Of Touch With Modern Military"

Amy Goodman, Democracy Now!. February 4, 2010.

In a historic move, Pentagon brass have called for an end to "don't ask, don't tell." Why are politicians like John McCain trying to keep it in place?

Poll: Majority Of Voters Support Total Repeal Of Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Amanda Terkel, ThinkProgress AlterNet: PEEK. January 16, 2010.

Only 11 percent believe that DADT makes the military stronger.

Progress on Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. October 1, 2009.

The tide continues to turn.

It's Time to Drop "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" -- End of Story

Melissa McEwan, AlterNet: Sex and Relationships. July 1, 2009.

Robert Gates said he wants to make DADT more humane; the only way to do that is 86 the policy altogether.

Does New Army Secretary Want an End to 'Don't Ask Don't Tell'?

Victor Zapanta, ThinkProgress AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. June 5, 2009.

John McHugh hinted that he believes it's time to repeal the ban.

Where Does the New Army Secretary Stand on Don't Ask, Don't Tell?

Ali Frick, ThinkProgress AlterNet: PEEK. June 2, 2009.

Is McHugh open to changing the ban on gay servicemembers?

The California Supreme Court Upheld Prop. 8, So Now What Do We Do?

Isaac Fitzgerald, AlterNet. May 27, 2009.

Yesterday's Supreme Court ruling was a big disappointment, but there's no time to mourn: We must turn this anger into momentum.

Pentagon: Obama Has Not Ordered Military to Work on Repealing 'Don’t Ask Don't Tell'

Ryan Powers, ThinkProgress AlterNet: PEEK. May 20, 2009.

Obama has "not asked for the 1993 policy to be scrapped."

Army Lt. Discharged Under DADT Writes to Obama: 'I Beg You Today: Do Not Fire Me'

Ben Armbruster, ThinkProgress AlterNet: PEEK. May 12, 2009.

The U.S. Army discharged National Guard Lt. Daniel Choi because he came out of the closet as a gay man.

Obama Sends Handwritten Letter to Gay Soldier Ousted From the Military Promising to Repeal DADT

Satyam Khanna, ThinkProgress AlterNet: PEEK. May 8, 2009.

Good news from Obama about Don't Ask, Don't Tell.

White House Reinserts Commitment to Repeal Don't Ask Don't Tell on Website

Ryan Powers, ThinkProgress AlterNet: PEEK. May 4, 2009.

A "backward step from a clear campaign promise" is corrected.

White House Significantly Weakens Website Language On Repealing Don’t Ask Don’t Tell

Ali Frick, ThinkProgress AlterNet: Media and Technology. May 2, 2009.

AmericaBlog’s John Aravosis notes significant edits made recently to the Civil Rights page on the whitehouse.gov website.

Obama Goes to Work on 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. March 3, 2009.

This sounds relatively encouraging, but it would be even better if we had a sense of how long the review process is going to take.

Obama and the End of the Military's Ban on Gays

John Ridley, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. November 23, 2008.

With Barack Obama as president it's not just possible. Thankfully, it's probable.

Sam Nunn, "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Advocate, Reconsiders Policy

Amanda Terkel, ThinkProgress AlterNet: PEEK. June 4, 2008.

The former Armed-Forces Committee Chairman rethinks his position on Don't Ask, Don't Tell.

Court Ruling Puts "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" On Notice

Daniel DiRito, The All Spin Zone AlterNet: PEEK. May 22, 2008.

An appellate court ruing may signal the end of "don't ask, don't tell."

Santorum Says He \"Didn\'t Hear\" Audience Members Boo Gay Soldier, But Condemns Them; Perry and Romney Don\'t

Steve Benen, December 31, 1969.

Homophobic Group Argues Gay Soldiers Should Shower Apart From Straight Soldiers

Zandar, December 31, 1969.