Dakota OutRight

The end of DADT is officially set for September 20, 2011!  CELEBRATE LIBERTY FOR ALL!!!

The DADT is the official U.S.  policy that prohibits military personnel from discriminating against or harassing closeted homosexual or bisexual service members or applicants, while barring openly gay, lesbian, or bisexual persons from military service. The restrictions are mandated by United States federal law Pub.L. 103-160 (10 U.S.C. § 654). The policy prohibits people who “demonstrate a propensity or intent to engage in homosexual acts” from serving in the armed forces of the United States, because their presence “would create an unacceptable risk to the high standards of morale, good order and discipline, and unit cohesion that are the essence of military capability.”  The act prohibits any homosexual or bisexual person from disclosing his or her sexual orientation or from speaking about any homosexual relationships, including marriages or other familial attributes, while serving in the United States armed forces. The act specifies that service members who disclose that they are homosexual or engage in homosexual conduct shall be separated (discharged) except when a service member’s conduct was “for the purpose of avoiding or terminating military service” or when it “would not be in the best interest of the armed forces”.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/12/18/dont-ask-dont-tell-repeal_5_n_798636.html

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For the second year in a row, Dakota OutRight will be out in pride and action for the GLBTQA community at the AutumnFest parade!!  What a great time to reunite with purpose and CANDY!  Please join us in this dynamic opportunity to increase positive community presence, education, and advocacy! 

AutumnFest parade 2011 is scheduled for Saturday, September 24th.  This year’s parade is not themed, so dress to show your individuality and pride!  We will be meeting and lining up on the capital grounds.  Everyone hoping to participate should arrive by 9:30 a.m.  The parade starts at 10 a.m.!

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