Donald Trump, who said he was going to be a better president for the LGBTQ community than Hillary Clinton, just announced that he wants to ban … [Read more...] about Trump’s Transgender Military Ban is Unconstitutional
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Transgender Former Navy Seal Kristin Beck to Trump: ‘Meet Me and Tell Me I’m Not Worthy to My Face’
Following Trump's announcement on Twitter that transgender people will not be allowed to serve in the U.S. military "in any capacity," former U.S. … [Read more...] about Transgender Former Navy Seal Kristin Beck to Trump: ‘Meet Me and Tell Me I’m Not Worthy to My Face’
Donald Trump to Nominate Another Anti-LGBTQ Secretary to the Army
Donald Trump has announced that he plans to nominate anti-LGBT veteran and defense contractor manager Mark Esper as Secretary of the Army. Esper is … [Read more...] about Donald Trump to Nominate Another Anti-LGBTQ Secretary to the Army
Rep. Steve King (R-IA) Compares Transgender Soldiers to Castrated Slaves: WATCH
Bigoted and homophobic Iowa Rep. Steve King spoke out on the House floor this week about the defeat of a measure that would have prohibited the Army … [Read more...] about Rep. Steve King (R-IA) Compares Transgender Soldiers to Castrated Slaves: WATCH
Republicans Fail in Last-Ditch Push to Ban Medical Treatments for Transgender Troops
WASHINGTON — As the House of Representatives debated a proposal that would ban medical treatments for transgender individuals serving in the military, … [Read more...] about Republicans Fail in Last-Ditch Push to Ban Medical Treatments for Transgender Troops
Pentagon Pushes Start of Transgender Military Enlistments for Six Months
A planned July 1 start for accepting transgender troops in the military has been deferred for six months, the Pentagon announced on Friday. Defense … [Read more...] about Pentagon Pushes Start of Transgender Military Enlistments for Six Months
Donald Trump Blocks Progressive, Pro-LGBT Veterans Group on Twitter
Donald Trump has blocked Vote Vets, a progressive, pro-LGBT veterans group, on Twitter. Tweeted the group: "The Commander in Chief can block … [Read more...] about Donald Trump Blocks Progressive, Pro-LGBT Veterans Group on Twitter
Chelsea Manning Speaks Out in First Interview Since Release: WATCH
Convicted Wikileaker Chelsea Manning gave the first interview since her sentence was commuted by President Obama and she was freed last … [Read more...] about Chelsea Manning Speaks Out in First Interview Since Release: WATCH
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Marine’s ‘Religious Freedom’ Appeal: VIDEO
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from a former Marine who was court-martialed for expressing her religious beliefs in the workplace. Lower … [Read more...] about U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Marine’s ‘Religious Freedom’ Appeal: VIDEO
South Korean Soldier Convicted Amid Military’s Anti-Gay ‘Witch Hunt’
A South Korean army captain was convicted and given a six-month prison sentence this week for engaging in sexual conduct with a fellow male soldier. … [Read more...] about South Korean Soldier Convicted Amid Military’s Anti-Gay ‘Witch Hunt’