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Which Way, L.A.?

Deal to Repeal 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

The law forbids gays and lesbians from the US military, but it's widely acknowledged that many serve their country anyway. In 1993, President Clinton signed " Don't Ask, Don't Tell ," which allows them to stay as long as they don't reveal their sexual orientation.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

The law forbids gays and lesbians from the US military, but it's widely acknowledged that many serve their country anyway. In 1993, President Clinton signed "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," which allows them to stay as long as they don't reveal their sexual orientation. As a candidate, President Obama promised repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," but it hasn't happened. Now, the White House has worked out a compromise.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Josh Gerstein

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    Craig Roberts

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    Deputy Executive Director of the Palm Center, UC Santa Barbara

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