What were some of the personal stories of service members affected by DADT?

If the “Don't Ask Don't Tell” policy had not been instituted, an estimated 4,000 lesbian, gay, and bisexual military personnel would have been retained each ... Reimagining stand up comedy through secret shows in unique locations. Now in over 100 cities in North America! Jun 19, 2013 ... Into Great Silence is the best modern, artistic presentation of monastic culture. The film is superbly contemplative, lacing the life of monks with their ... Feb 21, 2017 ... Being in the closet means staying inside, then leaving it implies that there is an outside, a place where the formerly closeted self can be seen and engaged. Dec 20, 2010 ... The reality is that repeal of the 16-year-old policy probably would been achieved with or without Gillibrand in the Senate. Apr 24, 2011 ... Don't ask, don't tell (DADT) is the term commonly used for the policy restricting United States military personnel from efforts to discriminate ... May 28, 2010 ... It's important to get rid of DADT for at least three reasons. First, we need to get rid of it because of the damage it does to so many decent Americans who ... Dec 22, 2010 ... I want to thank all the patriots who are here today, all of them who were forced to hang up their uniforms as a result of “Don't Ask, Don't Tell ... The history of DADT is a story of two conflicting visions of how gay men and lesbi- ans might be allowed to serve in the military. One vision was captured in ... Jul 26, 2011 ... President Barack Obama has certified to Congress that the US armed forces are prepared for repeal of the “Don't Ask, Don't Tell” law.