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Gillibrand on 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
Why hasn't Congress overturned "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"? The Daily Beast's Jason Bellini puts the question to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, who wants to do away with the policy - and says how...
Washington's Homeless Power Brokers
The wait to get a seat at an important congressional hearing can last days, but big-time lobbyists have found a loophole: They're paying to have the homeless hold their places.
The Surprising Holdouts on Don't Ask Don't Tell
During the campaign for president, Barack Obama promised to end the military's ban on gays. So what's the hold up? Exclusive new information from Daily Beast contributor Jason Bellini reveals that gay leaders may be to blame.
How Much Money Do Reality-TV Stars Make?
Is there real money to be made from staring on a reality-TV show? Yes, if it's a show like The Real Housewives of New York, where the salaries are just the beginning. Jason Bellini reports.
Did a Documentary Claiming to 'Out' Politicians Get It Right?
Outrage, a controversial new documentary that "outs" some prominent politicians that it claims are gay (including a 2010 Senate candidate) premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. Reporter Jason Bellini interviews the film's director, and looks at what the mainstream media have said-and haven't said-about the film.
















