Don’t Ask Don’t Tell

It’s the 12th anniversary of DADT’s repeal. An estimated 33,000 queer service members were discharged under the discriminatory policy.

“When I was in the military they gave me a medal for killing two men and a discharge for loving one.”

For many years, LGBTQ+ servicemembers couldn’t serve openly. These courageous individuals served their country anyway.

A new generation of leaders is encouraging youth members to take ownership of their futures. 

Many LGBTQ+ veterans have been denied key benefits received by those who are honorably discharged.

The law helps LGBTQ people who were “other than honorably discharged” due to their identities correct their status and access benefits.

Reid happily used his political muscle to push through landmark legislation, including the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.

“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” was a moral failing for America which had a real, detrimental impact on the lives of many of our citizens.

“As a U.S. Senator, I supported allowing servicemembers to serve openly, and as Vice President, I was proud to champion the repeal of this policy.”

Reps. David Cicilline and Mark Takano want the federal government to apologize to LGBTQ people whose lives were upended by discrimination sanctioned by the American government.