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OutServe: an underground network stands up.

Brenda Sue Fulton¹

¹OutServe-SLDN, Washington, DC, USA. sue.fulton@outserve.org

Journal of Homosexuality

|February 19, 2013

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An underground network of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) military members formed OutServe to combat the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy. This advocacy group amplified service members' voices, influencing the policy's repeal.

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Area of Science:

Military sociology
LGBTQ+ studies
Political science

Background:

The Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT) policy prohibited open homosexuality in the U.S. military.
Actively serving LGBT military members faced significant legal and social challenges under DADT.
A need existed for a cohesive voice among LGBT service members to advocate for policy change.

Observation:

An insider account details the formation of a clandestine network, OutServe, comprising actively serving LGBT military personnel.
OutServe facilitated connection and communication among LGBT members within legal boundaries, amplifying their collective voice.

Findings:

The increased visibility of LGBT military personnel through OutServe significantly impacted the political discourse surrounding DADT.
This network played a crucial role in the eventual repeal of the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy.

Implications:

The study highlights the power of organized networks in driving social and political change within institutional contexts.
It underscores the importance of visibility and collective action for marginalized groups in policy reform.
The formation of OutServe serves as a case study for understanding grassroots activism within hierarchical organizations.