Be Heard

"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" silenced our voices and made our relationship invisible for nearly 12 years. We posed for the NOH 8 Campaign because we understand the painful struggle to overcome hateful legislation like Prop 8. Countless people and organizations fought tirelessly for the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and we want to give back to our community

  I posed for NOH 8 because of my best friend Alex . When he asked me to go with him to the photo shoot I was thrilled, because no matter who he loves I support him fully. He means a lot to me; he showed me how to be courageous and to not care what others say or think about him just for who he loves or who he is. I accept him for who he is because I know that there are people close

" All members of our community deserve to be treated equally , and to be respected whether they are in the classroom, at work, or protecting our country. That’s why I am so proud to participate in the NOH 8 campaign and encourage my constituents and other Members of Congress to join me. With every new participant we spread the word just that much further, that everyone

I posed for the NOH 8 Campaign for love . I believe that everyone should be able to love and marry whoever they want. Nobody should be told that they cannot marry because of their sexual orientation. Everyone has the right to marry, the right to the pursuit of happiness. I am straight , and I have one friend who is bisexual - but I don't need to know anyone personally

Jeremy Johnson was discharged under DADT in May 2007.  On September 22, 2011, two days after the repeal, he became the first DADT dischargee in the country to return to uniform by enlisting in the US Navy Reserve . Jeremy was discharged because he spoke up and told his story to his commanding offer.  He no longer felt comfortable sitting in silence when the battle