Raising the Barr
Former Congressman Bob Barr yesterday announced he will seek the Libertarian party's nomination for president in 2008. Last year in an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, Barr called for the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." Click here to read the article in full and to learn more about Barr's announcement.
Joint Chiefs Chair Talks DADT with West Point Cadets
Speaking at West Point, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen, told graduating cadets that Congress, and not the military, is responsible for the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law.
“It’s a law, and we follow it,” said Mullen and “should the law change, the military will carry that out too.”
SLDN applauds Admiral Mullen’s continuing willingness to engage Congress and the American people on the repeal of DADT.
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This Mothers Day
Click here to read what Nancy Manzella, mother of Army Sergeant Darren Manzella, has to say about watching her gay son serve in the shadow of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." And join her in urging Congress to lift the ban on openly gay service in the armed forces.
Represent SLDN at Your Local Pride
Pride festivals offer an exciting opportunity to educate our communities about the urgent need to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and to bring new supporters into our movement. You have a unique and powerful voice in your home community as a supporter of SLDN's work to lift the ban. Pride Captains are our leaders on the ground at Pride events nationwide. Apply to be a Pride Captain today!
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