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Netflix's 'Boots' Backlash: Real Marine Weighs in on Pentagon's Comments
21 Oct 2025 03:35 GMT
Netflix latest hit series has already become a target for a nationwide culture war. Following its premiere last week, Boots drew the attention of the Pentagon, which labeled the popular dramedy series "woke garbage" for centering on a gay …
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Pentagon, Elon Musk Vs. Netflix: Could Battle Against 'Woke Garbage' Hurt Streaming Giant's Stock?
17 Oct 2025 21:23 GMT
A new Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) series about a closeted gay man entering the military is drawing criticism from the Pentagon, adding to the attacks on the streaming company over "woke" content that saw billionaire Elon Musk call for members to …
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Pentagon Calls New Netflix Show About Closeted Gay Marine 'Woke Garbage'
17 Oct 2025 16:51 GMT
Published October 17, 2025 7:33 AM PDT
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Updated October 17, 2025 9:27 AM PDT
The Pentagon's pissed off at a new LGBTQ-focused military series ... claiming it goes completely against the "warrior ethos" -- and, they're bashing Netflix for …
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A secret history of gay people in the US military
10 Oct 2025 11:21 GMT
Blackmail was a constant vulnerability for LGB troops – Dr Nathaniel Frank
Now the new Netflix comedy drama series Boots, based on Greg Cope White's 2016 memoir The Pink Marine, is bringing the bravery of gay service members to the fore. Cope White …
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The True Story Behind Netflix’s Military Drama Boots
09 Oct 2025 14:21 GMT
The hardware store in New Orleans clanged with the sound of metal on metal, the cement floor cool beneath Greg Cope White's shoes. Eighteen years old and 13 pounds too light to join the Marines, the wiry, wide-eyed teen watched his recruiter zip …
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'Boots' Review: Netflix's Daring, Gritty Military Drama Is Both Pure Escapism and an Important History Lesson
09 Oct 2025 07:50 GMT
From creator Andy Parker (Tales of the City)and based on Greg Cope White's memoir The Pink Marine, Netflix's gay-themed military dramedy Boots has a lot working against it. A period piece set in a time around the nascence of Don't Ask, Don' …
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Netflix's new army drama shows huge promise in first proper trailer
24 Sep 2025 17:33 GMT
There's nothing like joining the army to give you a baptism of fire – a point that countless classic movies and shows have made over the years, although Netflix's newest addition to the genre might have a slightly different point of view. After a …
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Robin Kelly highlights maternal health bill and LGBTQ+ military service in recent posts
21 Sep 2025 04:30 GMT
U.S. Representative Robin Kelly, who has consistently secured re-election in Illinois’ 2nd congressional district since 2014, recently addressed several legislative and social issues on her Twitter account.On September 19, 2025, Kelly shared her meeting …
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Repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell
15 Jun 2025 21:54 GMT
By Michael Bresciani
December 21, 2010
With eight GOP Senators joining the vote to repeal DADT, including much heralded Scott Brown (R) of Massachusetts now gays can prance in array around the military just like they now do in the classrooms, the media and …
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US Delegation in Beirut Before Army Submits Plan on Hezbollah Disarmament While Israel Awaits
27 Aug 2025 09:29 GMT
An American delegation was Lebanon on Tuesday to follow up on the government's plan to impose state monopoly over arms, which calls on Iran-backed Hezbollah to disarm. The army will submit a plan on the disarmament on Sunday and the cabinet will …