The People Behind DADT

In the wake of the failed vote (or subverted debate) on Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, I feel it is appropriate to share a couple of recent articles from before and after that compromised vote. These accounts portray the human toll of a taxing imposition that is shared only by gay and lesbian individuals in the military and not by their straight comrades.

An anonymous soldier speaks about his own experience and difficulties with DADT.

Some anonymous and signed contributions by gay and lesbian soldiers to a blog on The New York Times.