Harvard, Yale open up to ROTC plans after 'don't ask, don't tell' vote

Obama to sign repeal of 'don't ask, don't tell'
(CNN) - President Obama will sign the Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010 into law Wednesday, ending a policy enacted in 1993 that banned Openly Gay and Lesbian Soldiers from Military service. The changes won't be immediate, possibly taking several months to implement, the White House has said....

ROTC To Return to Ivy League Schools
CNN reports: (CNN) — The presidents of Harvard and Yale universities have expressed interest in ROTC programs after Congress voted to Repeal the Military’s Controversial “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy that has banned Openly Gay and Lesbian service members. The universities’ statements come five months after Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, then a Supreme Court nominee, came under criticism by Republican senators who complained that she actively tried...

After 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Is Repealed, What's Next?
What is this? Tuesday: Former U.S. Air Force Major Michael D. Almy (L) hugs House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, after she signed Legislation repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." It's now on the president's desk, awaiting his signature today. Tuesday: Former U.S. Air Force Major Michael D. Almy (L) hugs House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, after she signed Legislation repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." It's now on the president's desk, awaiting his signature today. President Obama, as Korva noted earlie...

After 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Is Repealed, What's Next?
What is this? Tuesday: Former U.S. Air Force Major Michael D. Almy (L) hugs House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, after she signed Legislation repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." It's now on the president's desk, awaiting his signature today. Tuesday: Former U.S. Air Force Major Michael D. Almy (L) hugs House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, after she signed Legislation repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." It's now on the president's desk, awaiting his signature today. President Obama, as Korva noted earlie...

Harvard Puts Lie To Kagans DADT Claims
From CNN: Harvard, Yale open up to ROTC plans after ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ vote December 21, 2010 (CNN) — The presidents of Harvard and Yale universities have expressed interest in ROTC programs after Congress voted to Repeal the Military’s Controversial "don’t ask, don’t tell" policy that has banned Openly Gay and Lesbian service members. The universities’ statements come five months after Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, t...

Republicans take one last shot at protecting DADT
Republicans TAKE ONE LAST SHOT AT PROTECTING DADT.... In about an hour, the White House will host a signing ceremony at which President Obama will Repeal the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. But last night, Senate Republicans made one more, last-ditch effort. Republicans in the Senate filed an amendment to a sweeping defense authorization bill that would have required the four Military service chiefs to be part of the certification process called for in the bill that repeals the "don't ask, don...

Obama signing 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal
WASHINGTON — Fulfilling a campaign pledge, cheering his party's downcast liberals and striking a blow for what he sees as basic Human Rights, President Barack Obama is signing a landmark law Wednesday that tells America's armed services to let Homosexuals serve openly for the first time. So many Gay Rights and Democratic Activists were expected at the signing ceremony that the White House booked a large auditorium at the Interior Department. "This day has come!" said an elated Mike Almy,...

Obama signing 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal
WASHINGTON — Fulfilling a campaign pledge, cheering his party's downcast liberals and striking a blow for what he sees as basic Human Rights, President Barack Obama is signing a landmark law Wednesday that tells America's armed services to let Homosexuals serve openly for the first time. So many Gay Rights and Democratic Activists were expected at the signing ceremony that the White House booked a large auditorium at the Interior Department. "This day has come!" said an elated Mike Almy,...

President Obama To Sign Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal This Morning
President Obama is scheduled to sign a bill repealing Don't Ask, Don't Tell, at 9:15 a.m. ET today. The bill, which was passed by the House last Wednesday and the Senate on Saturday, was certified by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi yesterday in a ceremony that was attended by hundreds of supporters, including gay servicemembers. The new law will, eventually, end the Military's ban on Openly Gay and Lesbian servicemembers. The policy will be repealed 60 days after Obama, Defense Secretary Gates and...

The FCCs 2010 Hollywood Blockbuster Extravaganza
(The following is re-posted by permission from Info Tech and Telecom News. IT&T News is a project of the Heartland Institute.) By Bruce Walker An epic of Hollywood proportions has been playing out in Washington DC this year, with the climax due next week when the Federal Communications Commission convenes for its final 2010 monthly meeting. This epic traverses several cinematic genres and includes equal parts spaghetti Western, horror, Science Fiction, political intrigue, courtroom drama,...

Fulfilling Vow, Obama to Sign "Don't Ask" Repeal
Like this Story? Share it: The Senate has voted to Repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," allowing gays to serve openly in the Military. Whit Johnson explains how this 17-year-old policy is coming to an end. (AP) WASHINGTON - Fulfilling a campaign pledge, cheering his party's downcast liberals and striking a blow for what he sees as basic Human Rights, President Barack Obama is signing a landmark law Wednesday that tells America's armed services to let Homosexuals serve openly for the first time. So m...

ROTC Returning to Harvard?
Following the Senate’s Repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, the U.S. Military policy that bans Openly Gay and Lesbian Soldiers from serving, Harvard President Drew Faust indicated she would move to recognize ROTC, the military’s college officer training program. You must login to comment. The Fox Nation is for those opposed to intolerance, excessive government control of our lives, and attempts to monopolize opinion or suppress freedom of thought, expression, and worship. Rea...

Signing won't end 'don't ask' right away
President Barack Obama in Washington, Dec. 17, 2010. UPI/Olivier Douliery/POOL WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 (UPI) -- A bill being signed into law by President Obama to end the U.S. Military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy" will not alter the policy immediately, officials said. The president, along with Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Adm. Mike Mullen, must first certify to Congress in writing the U.S. Armed Forces have drafted necessary new policies and regulations and a...

Obama to sign 'don't ask' repeal
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 (UPI) -- U.S. President Obama signs the Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010 Wednesday, ending the Military ban on gays and Lesbians openly serving in the military. The Senate voted 65-31 Saturday to end the policy, which bars gays and Lesbians serving in the U.S. Military from being open about their Sexual Orientation. The House had approved repeal 250-175 last week. Putting the new policy into effect will take at least 60 days. The daily schedule indicates Obama will me...

Young chimps in the wild show signs of doll play, report finds
(CNN) -- It's just days till Christmas, and many young girls around the world will be thrilled to find little dolls under the tree to play with. But there's new evidence that it's not only human girls who enjoy playing with imaginary babies -- young apes may be showing the same behavior. A research paper published Tuesday has found what its authors say is the first-ever evidence that young female chimpanzees in the wild "play" with sticks as if they are dolls. "We find that juveni...

Watch DADT Repeal Sigining Live @ 9:15
Scheduled to begin at 9:15 a.m. at the Department of Interior, the White House invited Bloggers and Activists to attend the historic signing. Last night Mitch McConnell tried a last minute amendment to block the Repeal. Lieberman stopped it: McConnell attempted to add an amendment to the so-called stripped-down defense authorization bill that would have required the consent of the Military service chiefs to proceed with “don’t ask” Repeal. Under Legislation passed by the Senat...

With 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal bill signed, what do you think will happen next?
President Obama is scheduled on Wednesday to sign the bill repealing the Military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law. The stroke of Obama's pens will not immediately end the law, but instead begins the process of ending the ban on Gays in the Military -- a process that could take several months of years. About 500 lawmakers, Pentagon officials, gay-rights Activists, military Veterans and other supporters of repealing the law will attend the bill signing, according to the White House. It's a historic...

After 4 decades, Harvard opens door to ROTC
Harvard University will welcome ROTC back to campus now that Congress has repealed a ban on gays and Lesbians serving openly in the Military, university president Drew Faust said. The move will end a four-decade standoff between one of the nation’s most prestigious universities and its Armed Forces. The tension began over the Vietnam War and continued in recent years as university administrators, faculty, and Students objected to what they saw as Discrimination against gays and lesbians. ...

Harvard University Plans to 'Welcome ROTC Back to Campus'
Tuesday, December 21, 2010 By Susan Jones (CNSNews.com) - A four-decade standoff between Harvard University and the U.S. Military is coming to an end, the Boston Globe reported on Tuesday. Harvard will "welcome ROTC back to campus" now that Congress has repealed a ban on gays and Lesbians serving openly in the military, university president Drew Faust said. “I look forward to pursuing discussions with Military officials and others to achieve Harvard’s full and formal recognition of ROTC...

Harvard pres: ROTC talks on after DADT repeal
CAMBRIDGE — Harvard University’s president says she looks forward to a return to campus of the long-banned Reserve Officer Training Corps program, now that Congress voted this weekend to allow gays to serve openly in the Military. President Drew Gilpin Faust said in a statement that she plans to hold discussions with military officials and hopes they will lead to Harvard’s full and formal recognition of ROTC. The university banned the program on campus in 1969 amid Vietnam War...

Schools lift ROTC ban after don't ask vote
Published: Dec. 21, 2010 at 8:13 AM Cambridge, Mass., Dec. 21 (UPI) -- Two Ivy League schools say they'll welcome back the ROTC program now that the U.S. Congress repealed a ban on gays and Lesbians openly serving in the Military. The decision to reinstate the Reserve Officers' Training Corps ends a 40-year standoff between Harvard University and the Armed Forces that began over the Vietnam War and remained as university administrators, faculty and Students objected to the military's "don't ask,...

The Morning Plum
* Obama to wrap up a successful lame-duck session today: President Obama may hold a Press Conference today after Wednesday's main events -- the signing of the bill repealing don't ask don't tell and the final vote on New START's ratification. If he does hold a presser, he'll have a lot to crow about. You can see why the White House wanted START done so badly before the end of the session -- and why it's the best possible final...

ROTC still a long way off at Harvard
Harvard University is preparing to formally recognize ROTC, now that Congress has repealed the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, but that doesn’t mean Military training will return to campus anytime soon. Recognition will reverse decades-old opposition to the program that began with the 1960s anti-war movement. Opponents later cited the 1993 policy barring gays from serving openly. “The Repeal of DADT is a historic step,” Harvard President Drew Faust said...

Harvard shamefully reopens campus to ROTC while throwing transgender students under the bus
This has me absolutely fuming. Once DADT has been repealed, Harvard University will reopen its campus to ROTC. I look forward to pursuing discussions with Military officials and others to achieve Harvard's full and formal recognition of ROTC. I am very pleased that more Students will now have the opportunity to serve their country. I am grateful to the Massachusetts delegation for their unified support for Repeal. -- Harvard President Drew Faust ROTC was banished from Harvard in the first pl...

Onward, Christian Soldiers
Pat Buchanan is indulging in his special fantasies again.You are trying to impose the values of Fire Island on Parris Island. These are 19-year-old Marines, they're very macho guys. Many of them are Christian traditionalists and you've got these Secular values and you bring open Homosexuals into the barracks with these guys, it'll be hellish. One Marine commandant said very simply, 'Would moving Homosexuals into the barracks with my Marines enhance the fighting effectiveness, the cohesion and m...