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Posts Tagged ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’

Flip-Flop McCain, and Why He’s Angry

By Joel McDonald • Feb 4th, 2010 • Category: Blog, Related News

For McCain, his anger isn’t about military readiness or congressional oversight; it’s about politics. His actions aren’t about getting things done; they are about scoring points.



From the State of the Union to action: “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” targeted

By Joel McDonald • Feb 2nd, 2010 • Category: Blog, Related News

President Obama has committed the US Military to work toward the repeal of the infamous “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) policy that has led to thousands of armed service members being discharged simply because of who they chose to spend their lives with.



Reflecting on the National Equality March

By Joel McDonald • Oct 14th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Related News

We did much more than put pressure on the grass during the National March for Equality. We marched in affirmation of who we are, with the knowledge of the rights that we, as Americans, should have.



Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Protest a Success in Virginia Beach

By Joel McDonald • Aug 17th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Related News

The GLBT community came together to rally for their rights and protest against Don’t Ask Don’t Tell at Town Center in Virginia Beach, VA. [Pictures and Video Included]