About “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”: Fact Sheets
Get the information you need to advocate for repeal of "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell!" These fact sheets may be reproduced to share with friends and colleagues, at community events, with decision makers, and at any other venue to illustrate why the military’s ban on openly lesbian, gay, and bisexual service members should be repealed.
About SLDN's Legal Services
Frequenty asked questions about the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network's legal services.
Journalist's Guide to "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
Check out our core publication, which details the adverse effects of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," explains why this discriminatory law must be repealed and highlights the efforts of SLDN to lift the ban, provide critical legal services and protect service members.
Coming Out as an LGBT Veteran
SLDN answers: "Does "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" mean veterans and retirees must remain closeted?"
Foreign Militaries Which Allow Open Service
Twenty-two allied countries with troops in Iraq and Afghanistan allow gays to serve.
HIV and Military Service
What you need to know about HIV+ and military service.
Honor Every Veteran
SLDN's national outreach, education, and visibility effort to publicly honor the service of the more than one million lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) American Veterans.
LGBT Service Members Building a Family
List of risks faced by gay service members with families
The Internet and "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
What LGBT service members need to know about being online.
The Military Readiness Enhancement Act
Learn more about legislation that would repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and replace it with a non-discrimination policy.
Top Ten Reasons to Repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
Ending discrimination, strengthening our military, and honoring our troops are all reasons to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
Total "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Discharges 1994-2006 [PDF]
This bar chart illustrates the annual number of discharges due to "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" each year from 1994 through 2006. Note that discharges have declined significantly during the War on Terror.
Transgender People and Military Service
Facts about the military's rules and regulations against transgender people.
