End of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’: A Milestone for LGBTQ+ Rights in the US Military
On September 20, 2011, a significant chapter in LGBTQ+ rights was written when the controversial policy known as “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) was officially repealed. This policy, which had been in place for nearly two decades, prohibited openly gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals from serving in the U.S. military. Its repeal marked a major victory for equality and inclusion in the armed forces, finally allowing LGBTQ+ individuals to serve without fear of discrimination or discharge.