The US Senate voted on Saturday to repeal the Pentagon’s “don’t ask don’t tell” policy, which forced gays and lesbians in the military to hide their sexual orientation or risk being discharged. But many questions still remain about when and how the new policy will be implemented. We discuss what the repeal vote means for the military, and for the gay rights movement. Guests include Nathaniel Frank, author of Unfriendly Fire: How the Gay Ban Undermines the Military and Weakens America; and former Major Mike Almy, United States Air Force, who was discharged under “don’t ask don’t tell.”
Senate Approves "Don't Ask Don't Tell" Repeal
Guests:
Nathaniel Frank, author of "Unfriendly Fire: How the Gay Ban Undermines the Military and Weakens America"
Mike Almy, former major in United States Air Force who was discharged under the "don't ask don't tell" policy
Peter Mansoor, chair of military history at Ohio State University; former executive officer to Gen. Petraeus who commanded the 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division in Iraq; and author of "Sunrise in Baghdad"
Jarrod Chlapowski, spokesperson for Servicemembers United
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