"Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" Policy Examined
February 12, 2009
Retired Navy Commander Zoe Dunning will speak about the impact of the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy and its future under the Obama administration at 4 p.m., Thursday, February 12 in Classroom C.
Dunning made history 16 years ago after publicly declaring herself a lesbian at a rally for Keith Meinhold, who was kicked out of the Navy after he outted himself during a prime time television program. A federal court later reinstated Meinhold and he returned to work, retiring from the service in 1996.
Dunning won her discharge case with the military and continued to serve in the Navy, retiring in 2007 after 22 years of military service. Her appearance at Pacific McGeorge will be in conjunction with Professor Larry Levine’s Sexual Orientation and Law class, but the event is free and open to the public. Assistant Dean Tim Naccarato, who as a U.S. Army JAG officer was involved in interpreting and enforcing military personnel policies during his career, will also offer commentary.