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Fighting to serve, behind the scenes in the war to repeal "don't ask, don't tell", Alexander Nicholson

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Fighting to serve

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Alexander Nicholson

behind the scenes in the war to repeal "don't ask, don't tell"

"I am not an activist" -- Revival -- A call to duty -- New partnerships -- Hearings and elections -- "Servicemembers' milestone" -- Executive options -- A new quarterback on the field -- State of the Union and secret meetings -- Bombshell hearings -- Celebrities on the stage and soldiers at the gate -- Old partnerships -- The amendment and not-so-secret meetings -- Victory and defeat -- Winning the lottery -- Lame ducks -- The report, more hearings, and final victory -- Certification and the countdown to repeal -- Beyond repeal