I Hate Love - fun remix of Much Ado- Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Ask Not

A provocative portrait of bravery despite exclusion, the film Ask Not explores the history of the infamous "don't ask, don't tell" policy and reveals the personal stories of gay Americans willing to risk their lives for a country that criminalizes the act of coming out.

     > Film's website

     > History of the policy

     > Policy turns 15

     > Veteran will lead effort to reverse policy

     > Defense chief seeks flexibility in policy

     > As gay discharges continue, sailor is murdered

Unfriendly Fire
How the Gay Ban Undermines the Military and Weakens America

Drawing on decades of research on gay service and hundreds of exclusive interviews with officials, academics, and service members, Nathaniel Frank's book shows the cruel and unaffordable costs of the current gay ban.

> Book's website

> Author's interview on WNYC

Dan Choi

Dan won't lie about being in a relationship. Now this Arabic-speaking officer is fighting to be allowed to continue serving his fellow Americans.

     > Military board recommends discharge for Lt. Choi

     > Dan Choi Explains "Why I Cannot Stay Quiet"

     > Dan Choi Speaks To Rachel Maddow (Video)

Marriage Rights

     > It's time to extend anti-discrimination law

     > Criticism of Obama's handling of same-sex marriage

     > Judge Stresses Trial Record on Prop. 8