Today, ten years after this un-American policy was repealed by the Obama administration, we must honor the sacrifices of our brave LGBTQ+ service members by passing the Equality Act.
Friends,
In the seventeen years that “don’t ask, don’t tell” was in place, 13,000 American service members were discharged from their jobs because of their sexual orientation.
This policy was a tragedy. Not only did “don’t ask, don’t tell” marginalize countless brave men and women willing to serve their country, it forced service members to conceal their identities for fear of losing their livelihood.
Ten years after the repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell”, we still do not have any legal protections in place to outlaw discrimination against LGBTQ+ people in the workplace, housing, or education.
Democrat David Cicilline proudly represents Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District. An advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, a leader on gun violence prevention, and a fighter for Rhode Island families — David is one of our fiercest legislators in Congress today. Our campaign is powered by supporters like you, and your grassroots support is critical to helping David's campaign for Rhode Island's 1st District.
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