Write Your Congressman

Actually, I tweeted mine.

But anyway...

H.R. 1283 is the bill to Repeal DADT. Congressman Rush Holt explains the bill's status right now.

I know the President does not support the current discriminatory policy. He stated so plainly in a handwritten note to another Army officer dismissed under the current policy that he inherited --2nd Lt. Sandy Tsao. This is a situation where the President needs the help of Congress in correcting this policy. I am an original cosponsor of a bill (H.R. 1283) that would overturn Don't Ask, Don't Tell. We have 140 cosponsors on this bill at the moment, more than enough to justify moving it expeditiously through the House Committee on Armed Services and to the House floor before the July Fourth holiday.

In the meantime, the President could issue an executive order announcing a study of the current policy. During that time, there could be a moratorium on any investigations or prosecutions of LGBT soldiers.

Our reps need to know that action on this bill is important to their constituents.

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Write the White House Here. Twitterers can also use @whitehouse.

Change.org, the post inauguration form of Obama's campaign organization posted this today on the Gay Issues Page:

WTF, Obama?

During his Presidential campaign, Barack Obama consistently referred to himself as a "fierce advocate for equality for gay and lesbian Americans."

As it turns out, during his first 100 days in office, President Obama has been a fierce advocate for silence, at least when it comes to LGBT rights. Since taking office in January, Obama has talked more about college basketball than he has about equal rights for all Americans. Problem?

No Excuses.