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Banned At Work: The Military’s Ban on Gays & Lesbians

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Danny Ingram was a gay soldier who had to stay closeted during the military’s ban on gay people in the 80s. But when his partner began to die of AIDS, he realized he couldn't stay silent any longer. He decided to fight to end the ban — and 17 years later, he would win. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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