Recent Publications

Attitudes of Iraq and Afghanistan War Veterans Toward Gay and Lesbian Service Members
Bonnie Moradi, Laura Miller | Armed Forces & Society | October 29, 2009

This paper presents additional analysis of the 2006 Zogby Poll commissioned by the Palm Center. Data indicated no associations between knowing a lesbian or gay unit member and ratings of perceived unit cohesion or readiness. ...Read more
A Self Inflicted Wound
Aaron Belkin | Palm Center | July 28, 2009

Click here to download a pdf of the entire report. Executive summary ...Read more
Secretary of Defense Authority to Implement “Don't Ask, Don’t Tell” in a Manner Consistent With National Security
Diane H. Mazur | Palm Center | July 6, 2009

Download the study here. Introduction In May, the Palm Center released its study, “How to End ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’: A Roadmap of Political, Legal, Regulatory, and ...Read more
How to End "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
Aaron Belkin, Nathaniel Frank, Gregory M. Herek, Elizabeth L. Hillman, Diane H. Mazur, Bridget J. Wilson | Palm Center | May 11, 2009

This report addresses political, legal, regulatory, and organizational steps to ensure a smooth end to "don't ask, don't tell."
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A New Pentagon Strategy on Gays

After Senator Carl Levin announced yesterday that he would hold hearings on "don't ask, don't tell," anti-gay forces in the Pentagon responded immediately. ...Read More

Nathaniel Frank Debates Tony Perkins on CNN
February 2, 2010 - The President of the Family Research Council, Tony Perkins, debates "don't ask, don't tell" with Palm Center Senior Research Fellow, Nathaniel Frank on CNN.

How to End "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
This report addresses political, legal, regulatory, and organizational steps to ensure a smooth end to "don't ask, don't tell."