Six protesters were arrested this afternoon at a White House protest which demanded that President Obama take the lead i repealing the U.S. armed forces’ antigay “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” personnel policy.

Participating organizations included Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, GetEqual, and Queer Rising.

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Howard Dean and Lt. Dan Choi, Don't Ask Don't Tell protest, White House, May 2, 2010

Don't Ask Don't Tell direct action arrests, White House, May 2, 2010

Don't Ask Don't Tell protest, White House, May 2, 2010

Don't Ask Don't Tell protesters, White House, May 2, 2010

Don't Ask Don't Tell protesters, White House, May 2, 2010

Don't Ask Don't Tell protester, White House, May 2, 2010

Don't Ask Don't Tell protest, White House, May 2, 2010

Photos by Wayne Besen