Madonna is holding nothing back. At her concert in St. Petersburg on Thursday night (Aug. 9), the 53-year-old star took a moment to make an impassioned speech in support of gay rights.
On Friday, President Obama joined Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Adm. Mike Mullen in formally signing a document certifying that military readiness would not be hurt by allowing gays in the military. The notice will now be sent to Congress.
The action officially repeals the 17-year-old “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy enacted during the Clinton Administration and begins the 60-day waiting period