All posts tagged "congress"
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ENDA May Still Be on Track
Legislation can be like a train: It runs on a track, makes certain stops along the way, and is often attached to other trains. But,...
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All About the Timeline
Movement toward a repeal of the military’s ”Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy continued forward this week with renewed vigor, as both the House and the...
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Celebrating Victory
It's in my nature to urge caution when it comes to celebrating our political successes. Long experience has taught us that defeat is sometimes snatched...
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Feldblum on Hold
At least one senator has put a secret hold on the confirmation of openly gay law professor Chai Feldblum and four others to the Equal...
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The Army Speaks UPDATED
In a blow to those seeking a moratorium on enforcement of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” military policy, both Secretary of the Army John McHugh...
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Gay Federal Employees Closer to Benefits
On Wednesday morning, Dec. 16, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee favorably reported the Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act out of committee...
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Promised Fireworks at Hearing Fizzle
There were expectations that Republicans would challenge openly gay EEOC nominee Chai Feldblum Thursday over some of her writings. Those writings included how non-discrimination laws...
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Out In Congress
There have been gay members of Congress before and there are those who serve now. There has already been an openly gay candidate elected to...
