Court Case and Poll Rebuff “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

Lawrence J. Korb analyzes two recent developments on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and what they mean for repealing this policy.

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What are some of the recent developments on "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell?" What do these developments mean for repeal? Why is it important to end this policy?

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For more information, see:

Implementing the Repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” in the U.S. Armed Forces by Lawrence J. Korb, Sean Duggan, and Laura Conley
Ask the Expert: Repealing "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell"
Myth vs. Fact: Repealing "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell"
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