#dadt

[militantcoining]

DADT - A reclamation of the term from the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" military policy forced onto queer individuals in the military flipped into "Do Ask, Do Tell" to instate that queer individuals should not be forced to hide their queer identity for the sanctity of anyone else. That queer individuals shouldn't be forced to hide.

Queer individuals who may identify with DADT may openly show their pride, through adorning themselves in their identifiable pronouns, pride flags, acting openly in queer activism, talking about queer history, talking about their queer relationship(s), and/or anything else that openly shows they're queer.

This identity, though, does support queer individuals having to hide their identities for any reason (such as for safety).

Day 2 of the chronically queer coining event.

Tagging - @radiomogai , @mogaiwarchive

[justinspoliticalcorner]

David Badash at NCRM:

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial pick to oversee the Department of Defense and its 3.4 million military and civilian personnel, has a long history of anti-LGBTQ statements. According to multiple reports, Hegseth has opposed gay service members, labeling them a threat to military standards and a part of a “Marxist” agenda promoting “social engineering.” “At least when it was an ‘Army of One,’ they were, you know, tough looking, go get ‘em army – but you’re right, that was the subtle shifting toward an individual ad campaign,” Hegseth told far-right podcaster Ben Shapiro, CNN reports. “Now you just have the absurdity of ‘I have two mommies and I’m so proud to show them that I can wear the uniform too.’ So they, it’s just like everything else the Marxists and the leftists have done. At first it was camouflaged nicely and now they’re just, they’re just open about it.” Hegseth, now a former Fox News weekend co-host under fire for alleged sexual assault, alcohol abuse, an affinity for Christian nationalism, and mismanagement of two veterans’ charities, has repeatedly denigrated gays and lesbians, and expressed opposition to LGBTQ Americans serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, and women serving in the military — especially in combat roles.

“In his 2024 book ‘The War on Warriors’ and in subsequent media promotions this year. Hegseth described both the original ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ (DADT) policy and its repeal in 2011 as a ‘gateway’ and a ‘camouflage’ for broader cultural changes that he claims have undermined military cohesion and effectiveness,” CNN reports. Studies before and after the repeal of DADT have proven LGBTQ service members serving openly do not diminish unit cohesion or impair military readiness. “The repeal of DADT has had no overall negative impact on military readiness or its component dimensions, including cohesion, recruitment, retention, assaults, harassment or morale,” a Palm Center report found one year after DADT repeal.

As MeidasTouch News reported Wednesday, Hegseth has “argued that allowing women and openly gay and lesbian individuals to serve undermines the readiness and effectiveness of the armed forces. He dismissed these inclusivity efforts as ‘social engineering’ aimed at satisfying political agendas rather than improving national security. In his words, the changes were about achieving symbolic milestones, such as having a female Navy SEAL, rather than maintaining operational excellence.”

Potential Trump Department of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth has repeatedly criticized the repeal of the homophobic Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy and opposed the inclusion of LGBTQ+ military service members (along with his longstanding opposition of allowing women to serve).

See Also:

The Advocate: Pete Hegseth really doesn’t like LGBTQ+ people in the military

The Signorile Report: Pete Hegseth says allowing gays to serve was "gateway" to undermining military

CNN: Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Defense pick, says allowing gay troops to serve openly reflects a "Marxist" agenda

[miriam-heddy]

Eddie's Big Gay Repression:

I just reread "Put Your Mind At Ease"--one of my favorite McDanno stories-- and I wanted to rec it to Buddie fans as a great example of writing about repressed (and unleashed) m/m desire in a realistic and sexy way.

Check it out!

<a href="https://archiveofourown.org/works/181321">

[beardedmrbean]

Can’t use that excuse to get out of the military anymore 😔

https://youtu.be/cfNUQKgcc9A?si=MUmylFRApDp5kwK5

Equality FTW!!!!!!!!

[ivygorgon]

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I just tried it out and here's my feedback:

For President Biden, I might vote to reelect him because he took steps to repeal discriminatory policies like the Trans Ban (DADT 2.0). While I appreciate this progress, I hope to see a more critical approach to U.S. support and funding for Israel. Even still, Trump would be worse for Palestine. Vote Blue No Matter Who, until we get Ranked Choice Voting.

For Senator Murkowski, I approve of her reelection because I appreciate Senator Murkowski's dedication to child development and her progressive stance on LGBTQ+ rights. However, I wish she would support stronger gun regulation and prioritize green initiatives more consistently. I'm encouraged by her stance against Trump's policies.

For Senator Sullivan, I strongly oppose Senator Sullivan due to his positions against reproductive rights, transgender rights, and affordable healthcare. Additionally, his denial of climate change, support for gerrymandering, and alignment with extremist views surrounding the January 6 insurrection are deeply concerning. He is an un-American Trump Sucker and I need him out of my chair this instant.

For Rep. Peltola, I approve of her because I appreciate Senator Peltola's support for COVID-19 proposals and her progressive stance on marriage, children, LGBTQ+, and transgender rights. However, I believe there is room for improvement in her support for military service members, veterans, and moderate gun regulation.

[nicknotes2]

"Serving in Secret: Love, Country, and Don't Ask, Don't Tell" on (MSNBC) a documentary on the history of LGBTQ discrimination in the military featuring interviews with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi; Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who served in the military; former Army Secretary Eric Fanning, former executive director of the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network Aubrey Sarvis, LGBTQ activist David Mixner, former Marine Corps fighter pilot Thomas Carpenter, and more.

[blazingstar29]

anyone got any good resources on what the military was like before DADT? google just focuses on dadt doesn't really come up with anything from before it, only during and after

[haroldjaffe]

Also makes me think this (:

https://www.tumblr.com/chickensnack/93947404481/tuesday-again-no-problem

[justinspoliticalcorner]

Trudy Ring at The Advocate:

The Department of Defense has reached a settlement of a class action lawsuit filed by veterans discharged under “don’t ask, don’t tell.” The suit was brought by vets whose discharge papers say they were kicked out because of their sexual orientation. In many instances, they received less than honorable discharges, which can interfere with their benefits as well as eligibility for some jobs. With the settlement, they will receive discharge papers that don’t mention their sexuality, and those who didn’t receive honorable discharges will be offered an upgrade review immediately, CBS News reports. The settlement, which still requires approval from a federal judge, will affect as many as 35,000 veterans. It comes in a suit filed in 2023 in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.

Many of the 13,500 people discharged under DADT, which barred lesbian, gay, and bisexual military members from serving openly, have already received upgraded discharges. But a significant number still were burdened with less than honorable discharges or papers bearing discriminatory language. In addition, about 29,000 LGB service members were discharged under the ban that preceded DADT. “This proposed settlement delivers long-overdue justice to LGBTQ+ veterans who served our country with honor but were stripped of the dignity and recognition they rightfully earned due to discriminatory discharge policies,” said Elizabeth Kristen, a senior staff attorney with Legal Aid at Work, one of the groups representing the vets, as reported by CBS News. “It marks a crucial step in addressing this deep-seated injustice and ensuring these veterans receive the acknowledgment and respect they have long been denied.”

The Department of Defense reaches a class action settlement with LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under DADT and a pre-DADT ban with less than honorable discharges.

See Also:

The Guardian: Pentagon reaches historic settlement with veterans discharged under ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’

[theboombutton]

...You do know that being dishonorably discharged was also a thing before DADT, right? Cause your comment implies that only the 17 years' worth of gay people discharged under DADT are affected; and that all anyone here received was the conversion of a dishonorable diacharge to an honorable discharge. The estimate I found says we're talking about 100,000 discharges, some of which included criminal convictions, between WWII and the end of DADT.

Oh yeah, criminal convictions are being overturned here. Before DADT, being gay in the military was actually illegal illegal, like court martial illegal, prison time illegal, federal felony illegal. It was spottily enforced, based on whether the military was hurting for personnel and resources, and how much the people doing the discharge hated you - but there are people who until this pardon remained convicted felons on the basis of being caught being gay in the military, with all of the permanent penalties that implies. Unable to vote in many jurisdictions. Unable to get a visa to some countries. Ineligible to serve on a jury (ok, some people would say that's a benefit). On a national registry of felons, which is routinely used in background checks for everything from employment to housing. (Some states have a 7-year lookback window beyond which you're not allowed to discriminate, but come on. It was a federal conviction so the state can't obscure the information outside their own systems, and we all know discrimination happens whether it's legal or not.)

So yeah, it's kind of a big deal. I'm honestly shocked these weren't pardoned years ago, but here we are. (On further googling, a few individuals have been pardoned, but nothing on this scale.)

Biden just pardoned every person who was court martialed for getting caught being LGBTQIA+ under Don't Ask Don't Tell.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/06/26/a-proclamation-on-granting-pardon-for-certain-violations-of-article-125-under-the-uniform-code-of-military-justice/

[ayahmdeesworld]

Love and Relationship: What is Don't Ask, Don't Tell? (DADT)

Don’t ask, don’t tell. A relationship (DADT) is about a couple who agree to have sex with or date other people but never disclose the experience to each other. I am not really that sure how the relationship works; however, while browsing online, there are couples that agree to it. My question is, do they have rules throughout the relationship? How do they handle it? Do they stay in the…

[voidingintotheshout]

Today in history: Barack Obama repealed the United States‘ don’t ask don’t tell law, allowing LGBTQ people to serve openly in the military. 

[chlodovetch]

New figures reveal scope of military discrimination against LGBTQ troops, with over 29,000 denied honorable discharges - CBS News

If you need help seeking a discharge upgrade, the Veterans Consortium pro bono Discharge Upgrade Program can help.

[anittmyer]

Ice and Mav are officially able to attend the military ball together in 2011 when DADT is repealed.

It's gets even better when Ice and Mav slow dance to 'Take my breath away' and at the end or even better when the song hits it's key change at the end, Ice gets on one knee and that's how he proposes to Mav.

To Top this off, Hollywolf dance to 'Im carrying your love with me' by George Straight.