Today in Labor History December 22, 2010: President Obama signed the repeal of the Don't ask, don't tell policy. The 17-year-old law banned LGBTQ people from serving openly in the U.S. military. As a result, LGBTQ people could serve openly and kill innocent civilians throughout the world for the benefit of American corporations, just like their cis and straight sisters and brothers. The fascists currently running the U.S. government have since taken things the opposite direction, implementing Executive Order 14183, which bans all transgender people from serving in the military. The Supreme Court has upheld the ban. Not only have they fired trans servicemen and women, but they have denied them retirement and other benefits they had earned.

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Today in Labor History December 22, 2010: President Obama signed the repeal of the Don't ask, don't tell policy. The 17-year-old law banned LGBTQ people from serving openly in the U.S. military. Now LGBTQ people can serve openly and kill innocent civilians throughout the world for the benefit of American corporations, just like their straight sisters and brothers.

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Source: Advocate

From the article: "“It’s a signal to LGBTQ+ Americans that their service and sacrifice are not valued,” Carpenter asserts."

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https://www.advocate.com/news/former-marine-dadt-future-military

Today in Labor History December 22, 2010: President Obama signed the repeal of the Don't ask, don't tell policy. The 17-year-old law banned LGBTQ people from serving openly in the U.S. military. Now LGBTQ people can serve openly and kill innocent civilians throughout the world for the benefit of American corporations, just like their straight sisters and brothers.

#WorkingClass #LaborHistory #dadt #DontAskDontTell #lgbtq #homophobia #transphobia #OutOfTheCloset #imperialism #obama #civilians

"Today, however, I am concerned that the country is becoming less hospitable to our community. We are experiencing an alarming wave of hostility toward LGBTQ+ people, with proposed legislative measures across the country reaching record highs. In a climate where hatred of LGBTQ+ people runs rampant, intolerance gains legitimacy."

Opinion: Pride in US Military, Decade+ After 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

https://www.advocate.com/voices/pride-evolution-military-after-dadt via "Advocate"
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