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Obama’s Civil Rights Moment in History

I cried like a baby today – not only in my lifetime did I get to see an African American get elected President, I also saw a major accomplishment in civil rights – our men and women in the armed forces can now serve their country freely – being themselves – being who they are. [...]

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Fate Of DADT Rests With Rep. Susan Collins?

Maine’s junior Senator, the Republican Susan Collins, has the power to end the military’s ban on openly gay soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen today — or the ability to crush the hopes of those hoping to repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell this year, according to a Democratic aide. It’s her choice, says the Senate Democratic [...]

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A Wednesday vote on DADT? – It may be possible…

Senate majority leader Harry Reid may bring to a vote on Wednesday the National Defense Authorization Act with “don’t ask, don’t tell” repeal attached, according to a Senate Democratic aide. Democrats might make use of a narrow window of down time if the four bills scheduled for a vote Wednesday fail to garner the 60 [...]