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Revealing the backstage strategies and negotiations that led to the 2010 repeal of teh Pentagon's ""Don't ask, Don't Tell"" (DADT) policy, this history offers a detailed, no-honds-barred account of the controversial policy from an insider's perspective.

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Nicholson opens a window on the world of issue advocacy politics, providing keen insight into a realm of political operations that generally occurs out of the public view while offering a working model of a successful movement. -- Publishers Weekly

""[Nicholson] stood on the frontline of this battle and his dedicated and unflinching service to our nation was the very sort that our military needs most. He is living proof that a soldier needs no rank or uniform to fully serve his country with utmost integrity. In war, any leader needs an accurate depiction of the ground level situation. [Nicholson] reports a valuable perspective in the battle against Don't Ask Don't Tell, translating the details into priceless lessons for our civil rights movement. He was trained to translate, and this book is an example of the very best translation a leader could want."" --Lt. Dan Choi ""[Nicholson] provides a rarely seen look at how activist organizations tirelessly work to build delicate alliances in Washington... An intriguing look at gay activism inside the Beltway."" -- Kirkus ""Nicholson opens a window on the world of issue advocacy politics, providing keen insight into a realm of political operations that generally occurs out of the public view while offering a working model of a successful movement."" -- Publishers Weekly ""Former Servicemembers United founder Alexander Nicholson gives an insider's look at the multi-year effort, all in a surprisingly approachable manner. His own military story would have been reason enough for a book, but thankfully we now have a fascinating--and important--look at history, too."" -- Instinct Magazine ""Don't read this if you don't want to see how the sausage is made."" -- Outsmart

[Nicholson] stood on the frontline of this battle and his dedicated and unflinching service to our nation was the very sort that our military needs most. He is living proof that a soldier needs no rank or uniform to fully serve his country with utmost integrity. In war, any leader needs an accurate depiction of the ground level situation. [Nicholson] reports a valuable perspective in the battle against Don't Ask Don't Tell, translating the details into priceless lessons for our civil rights movement. He was trained to translate, and this book is an example of the very best translation a leader could want. --Lt. Dan Choi

[Nicholson] stood on the frontline of this battle and his dedicated and unflinching service to our nation was the very sort that our military needs most. He is living proof that a soldier needs no rank or uniform to fully serve his country with utmost integrity. In war, any leader needs an accurate depiction of the ground level situation. [Nicholson] reports a valuable perspective in the battle against Don't Ask Don't Tell, translating the details into priceless lessons for our civil rights movement. He was trained to translate, and this book is an example of the very best translation a leader could want. -- Lt. Dan Choi

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Alexander Nicholson is the founder and executive director of Servicemembers United and was personally engaged with every aspect of the ""Don't Ask, Don't Tell"" repeal fight-the grassroots, the media, the US Congress, the administration, the Pentagon, and the courts.

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