“This series is about how those in power have used Freud’s theories to try and control the dangerous crowd in an age of mass democracy.” – Adam Curtis

The Armed Services Military Personnel Subcommittee is currently holding a hearing, “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Review.” The hearing will include testimony from military veterans on the effects of the policy. Rep. Patrick Murphy (PA-08), the only Iraq veteran in Congress, questions the witnesses.

MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow & The Military’s “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Policy” [Ban On Gays In The Military] With Former Secretary Of The Army Clifford Alexander – 05/11/09

A special coverage segment of the Military’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy by 60 minutes – An interesting look into how much the A special coverage segment of the Military’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy by 60 minutes – An interesting look into how much the Military may or may not actually care about the ejecting gays from the military. Interestingly enough, as pointed out in this clip, having openly gay service members does not affect unit cohesiveness. In fact, the younger generation serving today may not actually have a problem with serving with openly gay service members; a starch contrast to what top brass has been preaching.

On May 6th the American Strategy Program hosted an event with Philippe Sands, Professor of International Law at University College London and Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson, former Chief of Staff for Colon Powell. Mr. Sands was in DC to testify to the House Judiciary Committee about the findings in his new book, Torture Team, which examines the legal implications of the Bush administration’s policy of torture. Col. Wilkerson was on hand for commentary on the subject. The event was moderated by Patrick Doherty, deputy director of the American Strategy program.

This is the video…