Thirteen years ago, President Obama signed the 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Repeal Act into law, marking the end of a policy that discriminated against LGBTQ+ military personnel. Reflecting on the anniversary, U.S. Representatives and the Equality Caucus reiterated the importance of inclusiveness in the military and recognized the progress made towards equality. Lawmakers, including Rep. Chris Pappas, Rep. Bowman, and Rep. Jason Crow, highlighted the ongoing efforts to ensure that LGBTQ+ service members are treated fairly and can serve openly as their authentic selves. They also called for continued support for those who were unjustly discharged to receive the benefits they earned.
Today I join the @EqualityCaucus to honor service members who were discriminated against under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” and thank them for their service. We must continue to work toward a country where everyone can work and live freely without discrimination.
The discriminatory “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” policy ended 13 years ago under the leadership of @BarackObama. Our military is stronger today because all servicemembers can serve openly and live their lives authentically. #LoveIsLove
The fight for equality in the U.S. military did not end with the repeal of “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell”, but today on its anniversary, we celebrate this milestone in our country’s long journey to equality for all Americans, no matter who they love.
13 years ago, the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy was rightfully repealed. As Ranking Member of the Military Personnel Subcommittee, Congressman Kim is proud to defend the strength and importance of diversity in our military and support the rights of our LGBTQ+ servicemembers.
There's no world in which our nation’s military should have to hide who they are or who they love to serve. On the anniversary of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act signed into law, I remain committed to advocating for LGTBQ+ service members' full equality under the law.
Our service members should never have to hide who they are, or who they love, to serve in uniform. Today, we celebrate the anniversary of President @BarackObama's signing of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Repeal Act into law. Let's continue to take steps toward ensuring equality. https://t.co/GqjrbWSC7G
Our service members should never have to hide who they are or who they love to serve in uniform. Today we celebrate the anniversary of @BarackObama signing the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Repeal Act into law. This was a crucial step toward ensuring equality in our military. https://t.co/vvbvq1g7hS
13 years ago today, The Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act was signed, allowing for lesbian, gay and bi+ people to serve openly in the U.S. Armed Forces. This was a milestone in equality and acceptance - no one serving our country should have to hide who they are or who they love. https://t.co/vS1IhtgsRW
Today in 2010, the bigotry of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell was repealed. No one should be forced to hide who they are to serve their country. While it is important to reflect on our progress, we cannot rest until the promise of an America that is truly equal for all is fully realized.
Today is the anniversary of @BarackObama signing the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act into law, ending shameful discrimination against our servicemembers. I stand with the @EqualityCaucus to continue fighting to support all LGBTQ+ people in uniform. 🏳️🌈 https://t.co/KszU15xvnC
Today is the anniversary of President @BarackObama signing the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Repeal Act into law, ending a shameful period in U.S. history. As a Vice Chair of the @EqualityCaucus I'm working towards a future where everyone can serve without fear of discrimination. 🏳️🌈 https://t.co/BMt3es6uS4
#OTD President Obama signed the Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act. I’m grateful to all LGBTQ+ servicemembers who’ve answered the call. As a member of @HASCDemocrats & @EqualityCaucus, I’m continuing the fight to achieve equality & ensure our military is inclusive for everyone. https://t.co/GySVwYWMCa
#OTD 13 years ago, the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell ended a shameful period of our history where lesbian, gay & bisexual servicemembers could be discharged because of their sexuality. Servicemembers who risk their lives for this country shouldn't have to hide who they love.🏳️🌈
13 years ago, the discriminatory Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy was repealed - an important & overdue step for LGBTQ+ equality. Diversity makes our military stronger and I will continue to fight to ensure that LGBTQ+ service members can live and work as their authentic selves.
On this day 13 years ago, the Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act was signed into law, ending a shameful period in U.S. history. Today we honor our servicemembers who were discriminated against by this policy and thank them for their service.
I was honored to speak at the @DemConvention in support of the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” back in 2012 on behalf of President Obama and to stand up for equality in the military. However, over ten years later, the LGBTQ+ community continues to be a target of hate,…
13 years ago, the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Repeal Act was signed into law, ending this discriminatory policy against LGBTQ+ service members. We must keep working to ensure that the military is inclusive and that those who were unjustly discharged receive the benefits they earned.
Every person deserves to live as their authentic selves. Thirteen years ago, Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell was repealed so that LGBTQ+ people could serve our country. We have to keep fighting to make sure everyone feels safe to be themselves no matter their job.
13 years ago, @BarackObama signed the Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT) Repeal Act into law. DADT was a discriminatory policy & its repeal was a crucial step toward equality. We must continue to ensure all people are empowered to serve in the military as their truest selves. 🏳️🌈 https://t.co/I8qhcEJe12