Read more Don't Ask, Don't Tell stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/1438/dont-ask-dont-tell.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 7:41:06 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73974/tvs-loud-and-proud-gays-should-tone-it-down.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThere was a time when homosexuality on TV helped the public become more accepting of gays and lesbians, but that time may be over. As the small screen fills with characters like Glee ’s Kurt, “the sensitive gay boy who really wants to be a girl,” and a plethora of...http://www.newser.com/story/73974/tvs-loud-and-proud-gays-should-tone-it-down.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 13 Nov 2009 10:49:37 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73825/dont-ask-dont-tell-gone-in-2010-frank.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA provision repealing the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy will be included in the 2010 defense authorization bill, Rep. Barney Frank says. The authorization would see debate and a vote in spring and summer, and go into effect in October. “'Don’t ask, don’t tell' was always going to be...http://www.newser.com/story/73825/dont-ask-dont-tell-gone-in-2010-frank.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 11 Nov 2009 14:13:48 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/71574/obama-looks-to-lieberman-to-lead-dont-ask-repeal.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagAfter President Obama's pledge this weekend to repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell, the White House turned immediately to key senators on the Armed Services Committee—in particular Joe Lieberman. A House bill to repeal the policy has 177 sponsors, but the White House is eager for Senate legislation with bipartisan...http://www.newser.com/story/71574/obama-looks-to-lieberman-to-lead-dont-ask-repeal.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 13 Oct 2009 7:39:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/71470/reporter-obama-dismissed-gay-marchers-as-fringe.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBarack Obama isn’t exactly quaking in his boots over the gay rights protesters that marched on Washington yesterday. The administration views the advocates as “part of the Internet left fringe,” CNBC correspondent John Harwood said on NBC last night. “One adviser told me, ‘those bloggers need to take off the...http://www.newser.com/story/71470/reporter-obama-dismissed-gay-marchers-as-fringe.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 12 Oct 2009 9:40:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/71425/gay-rights-rally-draws-tens-of-thousands-to-dc.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThousands of gay and lesbian activists marched from the White House to the Capitol today, demanding that President Obama keep his promises to end "don't ask, don't tell" and work to end discrimination against gays. Rainbow flags and homemade signs abounded as participants chanted "Hey, Obama, let mama marry mama"...http://www.newser.com/story/71425/gay-rights-rally-draws-tens-of-thousands-to-dc.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 11 Oct 2009 14:58:38 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/71404/obama-i-will-end-dont-ask-dont-tell.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagPresident Obama pledged to end the ban on homosexuals serving openly in the military in a speech tonight, but acknowledged to a cheering crowd that the policy changes he promised on the campaign trail are not coming as quickly as they expected. "I will end 'don't ask-don't tell,'" Obama...http://www.newser.com/story/71404/obama-i-will-end-dont-ask-dont-tell.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 10 Oct 2009 21:49:28 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/71391/obama-seeks-to-mend-ties-with-gays.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagPresident Obama's tense relations with the gay community reach critical mass this weekend. Obama will outline his administration's goals on gay rights tonight in a speech to the nation's largest gay advocacy group. It comes ahead of a major demonstration tomorrow in Washington by activists who think he's reneged on...http://www.newser.com/story/71391/obama-seeks-to-mend-ties-with-gays.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 10 Oct 2009 11:10:42 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/70891/sign-of-change-pentagon-essay-rebukes-ban-on-gays.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA persuasive essay arguing against the military's ban on gay soldiers is raising hope among activists that a watershed moment is near. It's not so much because of the essay's familiar arguments—that "Don't Ask Don't Tell" hurts morale and violates civil rights—but because of its publication in a...http://www.newser.com/story/70891/sign-of-change-pentagon-essay-rebukes-ban-on-gays.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 03 Oct 2009 10:26:42 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/65885/obamas-not-going-to-push-for-gay-marriage.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBarack Obama has done next to nothing for gay and lesbian Americans since coming to power, but liberals keep insisting that he's a closet supporter of same-sex marriage and open military service. That's ridiculous, writes James Kirchick in the Washington Post , who sees no reason to assume Obama will act....http://www.newser.com/story/65885/obamas-not-going-to-push-for-gay-marriage.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 02 Aug 2009 10:52:00 CDT