Don't Ask, Don't Tell Debate
Members debated a stand-alone measure to repeal the military’s ban on service by openly gay and lesbian personnel. The r…
Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), speaking on the Senate floor, paid tribute to former Secretary of State Colin Powell, who died of COVID-19… read more
Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), speaking on the Senate floor, paid tribute to former Secretary of State Colin Powell, who died of COVID-19 complications. Senator Durbin talked about Secretary Powell’s U.N. presentation in the run-up to the Iraq War and his support for the DREAM Act. He also called on more people to be vaccinated against COVID-19. close
Members debated a stand-alone measure to repeal the military’s ban on service by openly gay and lesbian personnel. The r…
Peter Nelson talked about his book A More Unbending Battle: The Harlem Hellfighters' Struggle for Freedom in WWI and Equ…
Author Joseph White discussed his book, Black Man Emerging: Facing the Past and Seizing the Future in America, publishe…
Colin Powell discussed his book, "My American Journey", published by Random House, which chronicles his life, including …