The Advocate is reporting the House will vote today on the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" stand alone bill that was introduced yesterday.
Blog
Posted on 2010-12-14 by Anonymous.
Today a stand alone "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" repeal bill was introduced into the US House of Representatives. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Patrick Murphy and cosponsored by Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, is identical to the Senate repeal bill that was introduced on Friday by Sen. Joe Lieberman and Sen. Susan Collins.
Posted on 2010-12-09 by Anonymous.
Moments ago, by a vote of 57-40, the Senate defeated a motion to reconsider the National Defense Authorization Act, which included language to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell". The vote was largely along party lines, although Sen. Collins from Maine did vote in favor.
Posted on 2010-12-09 by Anonymous.
Posted on 2010-12-07 by Anonymous.
By Virginia Chamlee
Posted on 2010-12-02 by Anonymous.
From the Associated Press:
Posted on 2010-12-02 by Anonymous.
Watch the Armed Services Committee discuss "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" repeal and the study done by the military.
Posted on 2010-12-01 by Anonymous.
Last night the Illinois State House of Representatives passed a historic civil unions bill. The bill was sponsored by openly gay Representative, Greg Harris.
Posted on 2010-11-29 by Anonymous.
Check out this article from the Jacksonville Times Union. As demand for medication assistance has gone up, funding for this program has gone down.
Posted on 2010-11-24 by Anonymous.
A friend asked: "how best to respond to homophobic or other bigoted remarks at Thanksgiving without losing your dignity or throwing a wet blanket on the whole family affair. What do you think?
Posted on 2010-11-23 by Anonymous.
By a 6-1 vote, Orange County has banned sexual orientation- and gender identity-based discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations.
Posted on 2010-11-22 by Anonymous.
From the St. Petersburg Times
TALLAHASSEE — Palace intrigue surrounds Rick Scott as he prepares to take control of the governor's office.
Posted on 2010-11-03 by Anonymous.
The 2010 election in Florida has been deeply disappointing with one tremendous exception. The defeat of a number of our champions means a tougher road ahead, but we have a long history of facing these challenges and we've made progress despite the tough odds.
One Very Big Victory - Fair Districts
Posted on 2010-11-02 by Anonymous.
I sent this note to Dana Young via email last night after she attempted to defend the last minute a