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A young woman with short hair standing on a street Get an overview of "don't ask, don't tell"—its context, failures and future.

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A black-and-white photo of a row of men in military uniforms standing at attention “Don’t ask, don’t tell” isn’t the first discriminatory policy enacted by the U.S. military.

Find out more about the armed forces’ history of gender- and race-based segregation >>
A book cover reading UNFRIENDLY FIRE with a rainbow-striped band at the bottom How does the policy affect real lives?

Read about four individuals who have felt the impact of "don't ask, don't tell" >>
A woman walking down a city street What’s the latest information?

Read an updated news feed pertaining to gays and lesbians in the military >>

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