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a boat made by a Guantanamo Bay detainee

The art made by Guantánamo Bay detainees

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The artwork of war detainees in Guantánamo Bay is now on part of an art exhibit in New York City.

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Takeouts: repealing ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell;’ the French Open starts

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The Changing Face of the South

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Incarceration in America: Barriers to Re-entry

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This Week’s Agenda: ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,’ Repeal, START Agreement, Net Neutrality

Conflict & Justice

The Senate voted to repeal “don’t ask, don’t tell,” over the weekend. The law, enacted 17 years ago by President Bill Clinton, allowed gays to serve in the military, as long as they did not reveal their sexual orientation. Todd Zwillich, The Takeaway’s Washington correspondent, looks at what’s next for the repeal. Meanwhile, a number […]

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House takes up ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’; Senate eyes START

Conflict & Justice

Todd Zwillich joins us to talk about the chances of these bills in the House and Senate.

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Takeouts: listeners respond to ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’

Conflict & Justice

The debate over ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ continues with announcements by some top military officials that they’d like to see the policy repealed. We hear from listeners who react to the news.

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Military leaders seek end to ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ policy

Conflict & Justice

Yesterday, top military brass announced their desire to see ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ laws investigated, and ultimately repealed. But not everybody who wears the uniform agrees.

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