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Sign of Change? Pentagon Essay Rebukes Ban on Gays

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 3, 2009 10:26 AM CDT

(Newser) – A persuasive essay arguing against the military's ban on gay soldiers is raising hope among activists that a watershed moment is near. It's not so much because of the essay's familiar arguments—that "Don't Ask Don't Tell" hurts morale and violates civil rights—but...   Read full story »

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