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'Don't Ask Don't Tell': How It Was Repealed

Today's historic vote to repeal Don't Ask Don't Tell was the result of a behind-the-scenes effort in which gay activists of all stripes banded together—and won the day.

Linda Hirshman
Linda Hirshman
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Linda Hirshman

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