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John,
Twenty-seven years ago today, Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell was signed into law, restricting LGBTQ people from serving openly in the military. And it was only 10 years ago when it was overturned. In the timeline of our country’s history, this is barely a blip of time, and when President Obama repealed Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) in September 2011, it was well overdue.
Repealing DADT was transformational for gay, lesbian, and bisexual people who wanted to serve openly in the military, but just three years ago, the freedom to serve openly was ripped away from transgender people by the Trump Administration. This was a stark reminder that our rights are only temporary until solidified in law. And that’s exactly what we work towards every day at NCTE. But we can’t do it alone, we need your help.
Will you donate $10 today to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell and support our fight for equality?
We know that President-elect Biden has plans to overturn the trans military ban within his first 100 days, but we can’t stop there. NCTE is advising the new administration on their next steps, and will continue to work to make sure that there are laws on the books that protect trans people who want to serve in the military from discrimination in all forms.
Help us protect trans service members by making a $10 gift today in honor of the 10 year anniversary of the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.
With your generous support, we will be one step closer to ensuring that no trans person faces discrimination in their workplace, whether that is in an office or on the battlefield.
Sincerely,
 Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen
National Center for Transgender Equality Action Fund
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