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Rachel Maddow Lauds Obama and Out Transgender Servicemembers for Lifting of the Ban
Rachel Maddow took a look at yesterday's historic announcement lifting the ban on transgender troops, allowing trans people to serve openly "effective … [Read more...] about Rachel Maddow Lauds Obama and Out Transgender Servicemembers for Lifting of the Ban
Pentagon Lifts Ban on Open Transgender Service: WATCH
Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced today that the Pentagon will lift its ban on transgender troops serving openly in the … [Read more...] about Pentagon Lifts Ban on Open Transgender Service: WATCH
Active Shooter Reported at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland: LIVE VIDEO
Joint Base Andrews in Maryland has been placed on lockdown and personnel have been directed to shelter in place following reports of an active … [Read more...] about Active Shooter Reported at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland: LIVE VIDEO
Details Emerge of Rules for Transgender Troops as Military Prepares to Lift Ban
Transgender troops "will be able to use the bathrooms, housing, uniforms and fitness standards of their preferred gender only after they have legally … [Read more...] about Details Emerge of Rules for Transgender Troops as Military Prepares to Lift Ban
Navy Tells Sailors Discharged Under ‘DADT’ to Appeal and Have Their Records Changed
The U.S. Navy Secretary is urging sailors and marines discharged under the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" to formally appeal those decisions and … [Read more...] about Navy Tells Sailors Discharged Under ‘DADT’ to Appeal and Have Their Records Changed
U.S. Military to Lift Ban on Transgender Troops in July
The U.S. military plans to lift its ban on transgender troops sometime in July, according to reports. The announcement could come as soon as July … [Read more...] about U.S. Military to Lift Ban on Transgender Troops in July
Active Duty Marines Under Investigation for Threat Against Gay Bars
Two active duty U.S. Marines are under investigation for a post to a Facebook group featuring a photo of a Marine with his finger on the trigger of an … [Read more...] about Active Duty Marines Under Investigation for Threat Against Gay Bars
TX Congressman Louie Gohmert Air Quotes ‘Equality’ in Speech Attacking Transgender Troops – WATCH
Texas Congressman Louie Gohmert attacked transgender troops in a speech given at the Faith & Freedom Coalition's annual conference in Washington, … [Read more...] about TX Congressman Louie Gohmert Air Quotes ‘Equality’ in Speech Attacking Transgender Troops – WATCH
Did Army Secretary Eric Fanning Hint at Lifting Trans Military Ban?
It's been less than three weeks since Eric Fanning made history by becoming the first openly gay leader of any U.S. military branch. On Wednesday he … [Read more...] about Did Army Secretary Eric Fanning Hint at Lifting Trans Military Ban?