Comments on: A Personal Promise From President Obama On “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” http://glaadblog.org/2009/05/07/a-personal-promise-from-president-obama-on-dont-ask-dont-tell/ A project of GLAAD Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:00:21 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: mermaidwoman http://glaadblog.org/2009/05/07/a-personal-promise-from-president-obama-on-dont-ask-dont-tell/comment-page-1/#comment-957 mermaidwoman Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:58:32 +0000 http://glaadblog.org/?p=8529#comment-957 Regarding DADT: If your house was burning and your wife or husband was screaming inside, would you ask the fireman who is going in to save them, "Are you gay or straight?" Regarding DADT:
If your house was burning and your wife or husband was screaming inside, would you ask the fireman who is going in to save them, “Are you gay or straight?”

]]> By: Andrew Sullivan and John Aravosis not happy with President Obama — Everyday Thoughts Collected http://glaadblog.org/2009/05/07/a-personal-promise-from-president-obama-on-dont-ask-dont-tell/comment-page-1/#comment-908 Andrew Sullivan and John Aravosis not happy with President Obama — Everyday Thoughts Collected Sat, 13 Jun 2009 03:43:28 +0000 http://glaadblog.org/?p=8529#comment-908 [...] by WP Greet BoxApparently Obama will say one thing from the teleprompter to his left: I will repeal Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, I declare June Gay Pride Month because the gay community deserves full rights and privileges of [...] [...] by WP Greet BoxApparently Obama will say one thing from the teleprompter to his left: I will repeal Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, I declare June Gay Pride Month because the gay community deserves full rights and privileges of [...]

]]> By: McCain: ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Has ‘Been Working And I Think It’s Been Working Well’ | No Bull. news service. http://glaadblog.org/2009/05/07/a-personal-promise-from-president-obama-on-dont-ask-dont-tell/comment-page-1/#comment-712 McCain: ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Has ‘Been Working And I Think It’s Been Working Well’ | No Bull. news service. Wed, 27 May 2009 20:53:24 +0000 http://glaadblog.org/?p=8529#comment-712 [...] In January, Sandy Tsao, an army officer, told her superiors that she is gay — a violation of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) law. On May 5, Tsao received a handwritten letter from President Obama stating that he is “committed to changing our current policy,” but that “it will take some time to complete (partly because it needs Congressional action).” [...] [...] In January, Sandy Tsao, an army officer, told her superiors that she is gay — a violation of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) law. On May 5, Tsao received a handwritten letter from President Obama stating that he is “committed to changing our current policy,” but that “it will take some time to complete (partly because it needs Congressional action).” [...]

]]> By: Time To Repeal Don’t Ask Don’t Tell http://glaadblog.org/2009/05/07/a-personal-promise-from-president-obama-on-dont-ask-dont-tell/comment-page-1/#comment-704 Time To Repeal Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Mon, 25 May 2009 16:01:33 +0000 http://glaadblog.org/?p=8529#comment-704 [...] has indicated that he remains committed to repealing the policy. Sandy Tsao, an Army officer who told her superiors last January that she is gay, wrote to Obama urging him to act on repealing DADT. Last week, Obama [...] [...] has indicated that he remains committed to repealing the policy. Sandy Tsao, an Army officer who told her superiors last January that she is gay, wrote to Obama urging him to act on repealing DADT. Last week, Obama [...]

]]> By: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell « Civics for Slackers http://glaadblog.org/2009/05/07/a-personal-promise-from-president-obama-on-dont-ask-dont-tell/comment-page-1/#comment-665 Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell « Civics for Slackers Sun, 17 May 2009 22:01:22 +0000 http://glaadblog.org/?p=8529#comment-665 [...] is this coming up now? Recently two career military members, Dan Choi and Sandy Tsao, came out as gay. Both are being dishonorably discharged and both very publicly wrote to President [...] [...] is this coming up now? Recently two career military members, Dan Choi and Sandy Tsao, came out as gay. Both are being dishonorably discharged and both very publicly wrote to President [...]

]]> By: EXCLUSIVE: Response Letter From 2nd Lieutenant Sandy Tsao on Discharge Over “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” : glaadBLOG.org http://glaadblog.org/2009/05/07/a-personal-promise-from-president-obama-on-dont-ask-dont-tell/comment-page-1/#comment-653 EXCLUSIVE: Response Letter From 2nd Lieutenant Sandy Tsao on Discharge Over “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” : glaadBLOG.org Thu, 14 May 2009 17:15:57 +0000 http://glaadblog.org/?p=8529#comment-653 [...] receive a single reply. So we took her story to Asian Pacific Islander media outlets, leading to major hits in The World Journal, a Chinese language daily newspaper and Audrey, a magazine for Asian American [...] [...] receive a single reply. So we took her story to Asian Pacific Islander media outlets, leading to major hits in The World Journal, a Chinese language daily newspaper and Audrey, a magazine for Asian American [...]

]]> By: Conventional Folly » Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, Don’t Prepare Talking Points http://glaadblog.org/2009/05/07/a-personal-promise-from-president-obama-on-dont-ask-dont-tell/comment-page-1/#comment-643 Conventional Folly » Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, Don’t Prepare Talking Points Wed, 13 May 2009 03:07:31 +0000 http://glaadblog.org/?p=8529#comment-643 [...] Ask, Don’t Tell”. This past week, President Obama sent a handwritten letter to 2nd Lt. Sandy Tsao, who is leaving the Army after disclosing that she is a lesbian. Obama wrote Tsao, “It is [...] [...] Ask, Don’t Tell”. This past week, President Obama sent a handwritten letter to 2nd Lt. Sandy Tsao, who is leaving the Army after disclosing that she is a lesbian. Obama wrote Tsao, “It is [...]

]]> By: Time To Repeal Don’t Ask Don’t Tell http://glaadblog.org/2009/05/07/a-personal-promise-from-president-obama-on-dont-ask-dont-tell/comment-page-1/#comment-640 Time To Repeal Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Tue, 12 May 2009 17:35:48 +0000 http://glaadblog.org/?p=8529#comment-640 [...] has indicated that he remains committed to repealing the policy. Sandy Tsao, an Army officer who told her superiors last January that she is gay, wrote to Obama urging him to act on repealing DADT. Last week, Obama [...] [...] has indicated that he remains committed to repealing the policy. Sandy Tsao, an Army officer who told her superiors last January that she is gay, wrote to Obama urging him to act on repealing DADT. Last week, Obama [...]

]]> By: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell « Later On http://glaadblog.org/2009/05/07/a-personal-promise-from-president-obama-on-dont-ask-dont-tell/comment-page-1/#comment-630 Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell « Later On Sun, 10 May 2009 21:10:09 +0000 http://glaadblog.org/?p=8529#comment-630 [...] Posted in Daily life, Military at 2:09 pm by LeisureGuy Good post by Satyam Khanna at ThinkProgress: In January, Sandy Tsao, an army officer, told her superiors that she is gay — a violation of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) law. On May 5, Tsao received a handwritten letter from President Obama stating that he is “committed to changing our current policy,” but that “it will take some time to complete (partly because it needs Congressional action).” [...] [...] Posted in Daily life, Military at 2:09 pm by LeisureGuy Good post by Satyam Khanna at ThinkProgress: In January, Sandy Tsao, an army officer, told her superiors that she is gay — a violation of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) law. On May 5, Tsao received a handwritten letter from President Obama stating that he is “committed to changing our current policy,” but that “it will take some time to complete (partly because it needs Congressional action).” [...]

]]> By: McCain: ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Has ‘Been Working And I Think It’s Been Working Well’ | Dailycensored.com http://glaadblog.org/2009/05/07/a-personal-promise-from-president-obama-on-dont-ask-dont-tell/comment-page-1/#comment-628 McCain: ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Has ‘Been Working And I Think It’s Been Working Well’ | Dailycensored.com Sun, 10 May 2009 20:00:15 +0000 http://glaadblog.org/?p=8529#comment-628 [...] our current policy,” but that “it will take some time to complete (partly because it needs Congressional action).” Today, ABC’s George Stephanopoulos asked Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) about his views on DADT. [...] [...] our current policy,” but that “it will take some time to complete (partly because it needs Congressional action).” Today, ABC’s George Stephanopoulos asked Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) about his views on DADT. [...]

]]> By: Obama sends handwritten letter to gay soldier ousted from the military promising to repeal DADT. | No Bull. news service. http://glaadblog.org/2009/05/07/a-personal-promise-from-president-obama-on-dont-ask-dont-tell/comment-page-1/#comment-627 Obama sends handwritten letter to gay soldier ousted from the military promising to repeal DADT. | No Bull. news service. Sun, 10 May 2009 16:30:53 +0000 http://glaadblog.org/?p=8529#comment-627 [...] January, Sandy Tsao, an army officer based out of St. Louis, MO, told her superiors that she is gay — a violation of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell law. Tsao then wrote to President [...] [...] January, Sandy Tsao, an army officer based out of St. Louis, MO, told her superiors that she is gay — a violation of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell law. Tsao then wrote to President [...]

]]> By: “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” A old problem is Obama’s new headache. « The Domino Theory by Jeff Winbush http://glaadblog.org/2009/05/07/a-personal-promise-from-president-obama-on-dont-ask-dont-tell/comment-page-1/#comment-625 “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” A old problem is Obama’s new headache. « The Domino Theory by Jeff Winbush Sun, 10 May 2009 02:23:08 +0000 http://glaadblog.org/?p=8529#comment-625 [...] used against her so she could no longer serve.  Lt. Choi wrote in a letter excerpted in a blog on GLAAD.org: Today is Chinese New Year day. I hope it will bring good fortune to you and your newly elected [...] [...] used against her so she could no longer serve.  Lt. Choi wrote in a letter excerpted in a blog on GLAAD.org: Today is Chinese New Year day. I hope it will bring good fortune to you and your newly elected [...]

]]> By: Do Obama’s Private Promises on Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Matter? : NO QUARTER http://glaadblog.org/2009/05/07/a-personal-promise-from-president-obama-on-dont-ask-dont-tell/comment-page-1/#comment-622 Do Obama’s Private Promises on Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Matter? : NO QUARTER Sat, 09 May 2009 22:01:22 +0000 http://glaadblog.org/?p=8529#comment-622 [...] Lietenant Sandy Tsao is being discharged from the military for informing her chain of command that she is gay. She wrote in a letter to President Obama that [...] [...] Lietenant Sandy Tsao is being discharged from the military for informing her chain of command that she is gay. She wrote in a letter to President Obama that [...]

]]> By: Steve Clemons: Do Obama’s Private Promises on Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Matter? | Dailycensored.com http://glaadblog.org/2009/05/07/a-personal-promise-from-president-obama-on-dont-ask-dont-tell/comment-page-1/#comment-621 Steve Clemons: Do Obama’s Private Promises on Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Matter? | Dailycensored.com Sat, 09 May 2009 16:00:31 +0000 http://glaadblog.org/?p=8529#comment-621 [...] a Comment Read the full story at Politics on HuffingtonPost.com Second Lietenant Sandy Tsao is being discharged from the military for informing her chain of command that she is gay. She wrote in a letter to President Obama that [...] [...] a Comment Read the full story at Politics on HuffingtonPost.com Second Lietenant Sandy Tsao is being discharged from the military for informing her chain of command that she is gay. She wrote in a letter to President Obama that [...]

]]> By: Political Jib.com » Steve Clemons: Do Obama’s Private Promises on Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Matter? http://glaadblog.org/2009/05/07/a-personal-promise-from-president-obama-on-dont-ask-dont-tell/comment-page-1/#comment-618 Political Jib.com » Steve Clemons: Do Obama’s Private Promises on Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Matter? Sat, 09 May 2009 14:25:27 +0000 http://glaadblog.org/?p=8529#comment-618 [...] Lietenant Sandy Tsao is being discharged from the military for informing her chain of command that she is gay. She wrote in a letter to President Obama that [...] [...] Lietenant Sandy Tsao is being discharged from the military for informing her chain of command that she is gay. She wrote in a letter to President Obama that [...]

]]> By: BillFreeman.Org » Blog Archive » Obama signals that he will repeal of DADT http://glaadblog.org/2009/05/07/a-personal-promise-from-president-obama-on-dont-ask-dont-tell/comment-page-1/#comment-615 BillFreeman.Org » Blog Archive » Obama signals that he will repeal of DADT Sat, 09 May 2009 13:54:09 +0000 http://glaadblog.org/?p=8529#comment-615 [...] am repeating a wonderful post from the GLAAD blog. While I have expressed tremendous concerns that the president was backing away from his clear [...] [...] am repeating a wonderful post from the GLAAD blog. While I have expressed tremendous concerns that the president was backing away from his clear [...]

]]> By: Don't Ask, Don't Tell, part...whatever - Southern Maryland Community Forums http://glaadblog.org/2009/05/07/a-personal-promise-from-president-obama-on-dont-ask-dont-tell/comment-page-1/#comment-612 Don't Ask, Don't Tell, part...whatever - Southern Maryland Community Forums Sat, 09 May 2009 11:25:18 +0000 http://glaadblog.org/?p=8529#comment-612 [...] A Personal Promise From President Obama On “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” : glaadBL... "An excerpt from her original letter in January reads: Today is Chinese New Year day. I hope it will bring good fortune to you and your newly elected office. Today is also the day I inform my chain of command of who I am. One of the seven army values is integrity. It means choosing to do the right thing no matter what the consequences may be. As a Christian, this also means living an honest life. In closing, she wrote: We have the best military in the world and I would like to continue to be part of it. My mother can tell you it is my dream to serve our country. I have fought and overcome many barriers to arrive at the point I am at today. This is the only battle I fear I may lose. Even if it is too late for me, I do hope, Mr. President, that you will help us to win the war against prejudice so that future generations will continue to work together and fight for our freedoms regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin or sexual orientation." Translation: the butter-bar found out she'd have to do actual work, so she decided to get out of the military by "coming out (guarantee, she'll be married to a man and having babies within 5 years)." She's hoping to get an honorable out of the deal at some point...probably promised to her by GLAAD or whomever talked her into this in the first place. "Oh, yeah, honey! It's a new age! Obammy will make changes, you'll get an honorable, probably even a GCM!" __________________ "See, that there's that crackhead thinkin'" Det. Andy Sipowicz, "NYPD Blue" [...] [...] A Personal Promise From President Obama On “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” : glaadBL… "An excerpt from her original letter in January reads: Today is Chinese New Year day. I hope it will bring good fortune to you and your newly elected office. Today is also the day I inform my chain of command of who I am. One of the seven army values is integrity. It means choosing to do the right thing no matter what the consequences may be. As a Christian, this also means living an honest life. In closing, she wrote: We have the best military in the world and I would like to continue to be part of it. My mother can tell you it is my dream to serve our country. I have fought and overcome many barriers to arrive at the point I am at today. This is the only battle I fear I may lose. Even if it is too late for me, I do hope, Mr. President, that you will help us to win the war against prejudice so that future generations will continue to work together and fight for our freedoms regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin or sexual orientation." Translation: the butter-bar found out she’d have to do actual work, so she decided to get out of the military by "coming out (guarantee, she’ll be married to a man and having babies within 5 years)." She’s hoping to get an honorable out of the deal at some point…probably promised to her by GLAAD or whomever talked her into this in the first place. "Oh, yeah, honey! It’s a new age! Obammy will make changes, you’ll get an honorable, probably even a GCM!" __________________ "See, that there’s that crackhead thinkin’" Det. Andy Sipowicz, "NYPD Blue" [...]

]]> By: BillFreeman.org » Blog Archive » Obama signals will repeal of DADT http://glaadblog.org/2009/05/07/a-personal-promise-from-president-obama-on-dont-ask-dont-tell/comment-page-1/#comment-610 BillFreeman.org » Blog Archive » Obama signals will repeal of DADT Sat, 09 May 2009 03:04:51 +0000 http://glaadblog.org/?p=8529#comment-610 [...] am repeating a wonderful post from the GLAAD blog. While I have expressed tremendous concerns that the president was backing away from his clear [...] [...] am repeating a wonderful post from the GLAAD blog. While I have expressed tremendous concerns that the president was backing away from his clear [...]

]]> By: Obama signals will repeal of DADT « Tips and tools for nonprofits http://glaadblog.org/2009/05/07/a-personal-promise-from-president-obama-on-dont-ask-dont-tell/comment-page-1/#comment-609 Obama signals will repeal of DADT « Tips and tools for nonprofits Sat, 09 May 2009 03:00:09 +0000 http://glaadblog.org/?p=8529#comment-609 [...] 8, 2009 by 501cweb I am repeating a wonderful post from the GLAAD blog. While I have expressed tremendous concerns that the president was backing away from his clear [...] [...] 8, 2009 by 501cweb I am repeating a wonderful post from the GLAAD blog. While I have expressed tremendous concerns that the president was backing away from his clear [...]

]]> By: Obama Writes Handwritten Note To Gay Soldier « Intelligence Whim http://glaadblog.org/2009/05/07/a-personal-promise-from-president-obama-on-dont-ask-dont-tell/comment-page-1/#comment-608 Obama Writes Handwritten Note To Gay Soldier « Intelligence Whim Fri, 08 May 2009 21:41:11 +0000 http://glaadblog.org/?p=8529#comment-608 [...] see his commitment through. In January, Sandy Tsao, an army officer based out of St. Louis, MO, told her superiors that she is gay — a violation of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell law. Tsao then wrote to President Obama, urging [...] [...] see his commitment through. In January, Sandy Tsao, an army officer based out of St. Louis, MO, told her superiors that she is gay — a violation of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell law. Tsao then wrote to President Obama, urging [...]

]]> By: Lowenstein: Obama needs to be a leader on LGBT issues | Gay News Blog | 365gay.com http://glaadblog.org/2009/05/07/a-personal-promise-from-president-obama-on-dont-ask-dont-tell/comment-page-1/#comment-607 Lowenstein: Obama needs to be a leader on LGBT issues | Gay News Blog | 365gay.com Fri, 08 May 2009 19:54:17 +0000 http://glaadblog.org/?p=8529#comment-607 [...] further review of the regulation. He has indicated publicly that he thinks the law is unjust. In a private letter to a discharged soldier, he reiterated his commitment to working to overturn the policy. And yet his actions have been [...] [...] further review of the regulation. He has indicated publicly that he thinks the law is unjust. In a private letter to a discharged soldier, he reiterated his commitment to working to overturn the policy. And yet his actions have been [...]

]]> By: Second Lieutenant Sandy Tsao’s Story Covered By MSNBC, Online Media : glaadBLOG.org http://glaadblog.org/2009/05/07/a-personal-promise-from-president-obama-on-dont-ask-dont-tell/comment-page-1/#comment-604 Second Lieutenant Sandy Tsao’s Story Covered By MSNBC, Online Media : glaadBLOG.org Fri, 08 May 2009 19:09:08 +0000 http://glaadblog.org/?p=8529#comment-604 [...] a result of yesterday’s blog post featuring Second Lieutenant Sandy Tsao and her handwritten letter from President Obama, media [...] [...] a result of yesterday’s blog post featuring Second Lieutenant Sandy Tsao and her handwritten letter from President Obama, media [...]

]]> By: Box Turtle Bulletin » Amid More Discharges, Obama Promises DADT Repeal http://glaadblog.org/2009/05/07/a-personal-promise-from-president-obama-on-dont-ask-dont-tell/comment-page-1/#comment-602 Box Turtle Bulletin » Amid More Discharges, Obama Promises DADT Repeal Fri, 08 May 2009 16:19:06 +0000 http://glaadblog.org/?p=8529#comment-602 [...] Pres. Obama responded with a personal handwritten note addressed to Tsao: [...] [...] Pres. Obama responded with a personal handwritten note addressed to Tsao: [...]

]]> By: The Bilerico Project http://glaadblog.org/2009/05/07/a-personal-promise-from-president-obama-on-dont-ask-dont-tell/comment-page-1/#comment-600 The Bilerico Project Fri, 08 May 2009 14:30:11 +0000 http://glaadblog.org/?p=8529#comment-600 <strong>Soldier who came out on MSNBC dismissed...</strong> Remember Lt. Dan Choi, the brave Arabic translator who came out on the Rachel Maddow show a few months ago? Lt. Choi founded Knights Out, a group of West Point cadets/alumni that are openly gay. He has seen action overseas and was still in the National... Soldier who came out on MSNBC dismissed…

Remember Lt. Dan Choi, the brave Arabic translator who came out on the Rachel Maddow show a few months ago? Lt. Choi founded Knights Out, a group of West Point cadets/alumni that are openly gay. He has seen action overseas and was still in the National…

]]> By: Two Gay APA Service Members at the Forefront of the DADT Fight « Stonewall Young Democrats http://glaadblog.org/2009/05/07/a-personal-promise-from-president-obama-on-dont-ask-dont-tell/comment-page-1/#comment-595 Two Gay APA Service Members at the Forefront of the DADT Fight « Stonewall Young Democrats Fri, 08 May 2009 09:13:58 +0000 http://glaadblog.org/?p=8529#comment-595 [...] In other DADT news, on Chinese New Year, Second Lieutenant Sandy Tsao wrote a letter to President Obama saying, “Today is Chinese New Year day. I hope it will bring good fortune to you and your newly elected office. Today is also the day I inform my chain of command of who I am.” She then urged Obama to repeal DADT: “Even if it is too late for me, I do hope, Mr. President, that you will help us to win the war against prejudice so that future generations will continue to work together and fight for our freedoms regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin or sexual orientation.” - GLAAD Blog [...] [...] In other DADT news, on Chinese New Year, Second Lieutenant Sandy Tsao wrote a letter to President Obama saying, “Today is Chinese New Year day. I hope it will bring good fortune to you and your newly elected office. Today is also the day I inform my chain of command of who I am.” She then urged Obama to repeal DADT: “Even if it is too late for me, I do hope, Mr. President, that you will help us to win the war against prejudice so that future generations will continue to work together and fight for our freedoms regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin or sexual orientation.” – GLAAD Blog [...]

]]> By: Roots of Equality - Gay and Lesbian Equality or Bust - Repeal Prop 8 » Blog Archive » Two Gay APA Service Members at the Forefront of the DADT Fight http://glaadblog.org/2009/05/07/a-personal-promise-from-president-obama-on-dont-ask-dont-tell/comment-page-1/#comment-594 Roots of Equality - Gay and Lesbian Equality or Bust - Repeal Prop 8 » Blog Archive » Two Gay APA Service Members at the Forefront of the DADT Fight Fri, 08 May 2009 09:09:54 +0000 http://glaadblog.org/?p=8529#comment-594 [...] In other DADT news, on Chinese New Year, Second Lieutenant Sandy Tsao wrote a letter to President Obama saying, “Today is Chinese New Year day. I hope it will bring good fortune to you and your newly elected office. Today is also the day I inform my chain of command of who I am.” She then urged Obama to repeal DADT: “Even if it is too late for me, I do hope, Mr. President, that you will help us to win the war against prejudice so that future generations will continue to work together and fight for our freedoms regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin or sexual orientation.” - GLAAD Blog [...] [...] In other DADT news, on Chinese New Year, Second Lieutenant Sandy Tsao wrote a letter to President Obama saying, “Today is Chinese New Year day. I hope it will bring good fortune to you and your newly elected office. Today is also the day I inform my chain of command of who I am.” She then urged Obama to repeal DADT: “Even if it is too late for me, I do hope, Mr. President, that you will help us to win the war against prejudice so that future generations will continue to work together and fight for our freedoms regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin or sexual orientation.” – GLAAD Blog [...]

]]> By: Two steps forward, one step back « Nostalgic Pavements http://glaadblog.org/2009/05/07/a-personal-promise-from-president-obama-on-dont-ask-dont-tell/comment-page-1/#comment-588 Two steps forward, one step back « Nostalgic Pavements Thu, 07 May 2009 17:29:21 +0000 http://glaadblog.org/?p=8529#comment-588 [...] just found an article on GlaadBlog.com, called A personal promise from President Obama on Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. If you read it, don’t forget to watch the Rachel Maddow video there - it’s not the same [...] [...] just found an article on GlaadBlog.com, called A personal promise from President Obama on Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. If you read it, don’t forget to watch the Rachel Maddow video there – it’s not the same [...]

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