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Western intelligence agencies take pride in LGBTQ+ inclusion

The CIA, MI6, BND, Unit 8200, DGSE and others are moving towards greater gender quality and inclusion of LGBTQ+ minorities in the workplace as they vie for new recruits. We report on this new race for inclusion among the Western world's intelligence services. [...] (969 words)

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