Two recent stories about Dan Choi and “don’t ask, don’t tell” that you may have missed: an article in ColorLines, an online newsmagazine about race and politics, and an Advocate profile of Dan.
Also, while Congressman Patrick Murphy and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand are working hard to keep this on the agenda, the Advocate reports Sen. Dick Durbin saying that the Senate is too busy for “DADT” repeal.
You will be hearing from Knights Out soon on how you can help keep this important issue of national security on the legislative agenda.
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Posted September 08 2009
Pam’s House Blend posted Dan’s call to support the Equality March on Washington. Check out this article - post a positive comment - and make plans to join Knights Out in DC on October 11!
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Posted August 18 2009
“Silent Partners,” a 30-minute documentary portraying the experience of gay partners of deployed service members, was screened to an audience at Sony Pictures Studios’ Backstage Theatre in Los Angeles Thursday night. Knights Out members Dan Choi ‘03 introduced the film, and he and Grad Supporter Brian Baker ‘84 answered questions as part of a discussion panel after the screening.
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Posted July 16 2009
Listen to this 12 minute NPR Segment. Dan Choi explains why telling the truth is so important for West Pointers. Dan points out that when President Obama met with gay rights leaders last week, he asked them to “judge me by my actions, not by my words.” And yet, the very next day, 1LT Choi was judged by his words - for telling the truth - and his actions, years of honorable service and sacrifice, meant nothing.
Our hard work will pay off. Please continue to spread the word, ask your friends to sign up as members or allies. Sign the Courage Campaign petition. Tell your story!
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Posted July 06 2009
Return to the website tomorrow for the Knights Out Press Release. CNN report below.
Discharge recommended for gay Army officer, supporters say
Posted: 08:05 PM ET
(CNN) — A panel of New York National Guard officers has recommended that an Iraq war veteran who has admitted his homosexuality be drummed out of the service after a day-long hearing, his supporters said Tuesday.
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Posted June 30 2009
From the Chair of Knights Out…
All,
I have disappointing news.
1LT Dan Choi’s board recommended discharge today.
Our Communications Director, Sue Fulton, will send out a press release soon with further details,
and we will update the website asap. More importantly - we will regoup and figure out “what next.”
Stay tuned and thank you for your support,
Becky Kanis
Chair, Knights Out
More updates…expected verdict soon.
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Posted June 29 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Sue Fulton, Knights Out
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address); 908-256-6727
OBAMA UNWILLING TO RETAIN LT. DAN CHOI
But White House Spokesperson Reiterates Obama Support to Repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
WEST POINT, NY, May 12, 2009 – As West Point graduates, other veterans, and supporters flooded the White House with calls today asking the President not to fire Lieutenant Dan Choi, press secretary Robert Gibbs reiterated the President’s intent to change the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law. However, he indicated that the President would take his time pursuing legislative action, and would not sign an executive order in the interim to suspend gay discharges while Congress deliberates.
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Posted May 12 2009
