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Former Marine Corps Officer Speaks Out Against Republican Support Of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
They dishonored my service and the sacrifice of my brothers and sisters. And we’ll never forget,’ said former Marine Corps officer Antonio Agnone.
Taking on 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
The Human Rights Campaign’s Legacy of Service tour visits New Hampshire on Thursday, educating listeners about the military’s anti-gay "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" policy. The tour features gay, lesbian and bisexual veterans, including former Marine Eric Alva, the first U.S. military service member wounded in the Iraq war, sharing their own stories.
Overturning ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
During the Republican presidential candidates’ debate in New Hampshire, not one candidate spoke out against the military’s ban on open service by gays and lesbians. Iraq war veteran Antonio Agnone calls for a repeal of the policy.
Legacy of Service Tour
The national tour featuring Eric Alva and other GLBT veterans continues to draw crowds across the country. Find a stop near you or send the veterans a message of support by visiting the tour website at www.hrc.org/legacyofservice.
Challenging ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Openly gay veterans are touring the nation with HRC’s A Legacy of Service tour, drawing public attention to the anti-gay policy banning open military service by gays and lesbians. Watch a video about the tour.
’08 Democratic Candidates’ Responses To Questionnaire On Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual And Transgender Issues Released
Human Rights Campaign Issues Report Card for Pro-Equality Voters