SLDN (Servicemembers Legal Defense Network)

The Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN) was an organization dedicated to ending discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals in the U.S. military. It focused on challenging the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, which prohibited openly gay service members from serving. SLDN provided legal support, advocacy, and education to promote equality and fairness in the military. The organization played a key role in raising awareness and influencing policy reforms that ultimately led to the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" in 2011, allowing openly LGBTQ+ individuals to serve without fear of discharge or discrimination.