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Book Talk: Mission Possible: Repealing Don't Ask, Don't Tell

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Oct 26

Book Talk: Mission Possible: Repealing Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Join civil and human rights expert C. Dixon Osburn as he shares with us the journey to repealing Don't Ask, Don't Tell.

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Wed, October 26, 2022, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT

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Manny's 3092 16th Street San Francisco, CA 94103

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About this event

It's 2022 and our civil rights are still under attack across the country.

What can we do?

How do we fight anti-LGBTQ legislation?

Join civil rights expert C. Dixon Osburn as he shares the story of triumph in his new book Mission Possible: The Story of Repealing Don't Ask, Don't Tell which discusses the fight to secure civil rights for LGBTQ individuals serving in the military. From organizing strategies to politicking, Osburn's new book shares useful wisdom for those trying to make change in the present day.

We will be having a limited amount of books available for purchase and special signing afterwards, so make sure to RSVP!

Manny's never turns away anyone for lack of funds. To receive a complementary ticket just email the word "grapefruit" and the title of this event to angelina@welcometomannys.com.

About C. Dixon Osburn

C. Dixon Osburn is the author of the Amazon best seller Mission Possible: The Story of Repealing “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” He was co-founder and executive director of Servicemembers Legal Defense Network that led the repeal effort.

A noted expert on civil and human rights, national and international security, and democracy, Dixon has served as Executive Director at the Center for Justice and Accountability, Director of Law & Security at Human Rights First, and as a Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School Carr Center for Human Rights Policy. Dixon received his AB with distinction from Stanford University and JD/MBA from Georgetown. He lives in Washington, D.C.

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