The House today voted 238-185 to approve a resolution sponsored by Rep. Joseph Kennedy (D-MA) opposing Donald Trump's ban on transgender troops. Five … [Read more...] about House Passes Bipartisan Resolution Opposing Trump’s Ban on Transgender Troops
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Tulsi Gabbard Asked by CNN Town Hall Audience Member to Explain Why She Opposed Gay Rights: WATCH
Appearing at a CNN Town Hall on Sunday night, Democratic presidential hopeful Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) was asked by an audience member to explain her … [Read more...] about Tulsi Gabbard Asked by CNN Town Hall Audience Member to Explain Why She Opposed Gay Rights: WATCH
Kirsten Gillibrand Introduces Bill to Allow Transgender Military Service
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced a bipartisan bill on Thursday to allow transgender people to serve in the military. The Hill reports: … [Read more...] about Kirsten Gillibrand Introduces Bill to Allow Transgender Military Service
SCOTUS Orders Stay of Injunctions Against Trump’s Transgender Military Ban, Allowing Policy to Take Effect
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a stay of injunctions against Trump's transgender military ban, allowing the ban to take effect as the case … [Read more...] about SCOTUS Orders Stay of Injunctions Against Trump’s Transgender Military Ban, Allowing Policy to Take Effect
Gay Sailor’s Homecoming Kiss Prompts Wrath from Local News Viewers, Jubilation from Social Media: WATCH
U.S. Sailor Kenneth Woodington won a raffle to get the first kiss with his husband Bryan upon disembarking USS The Sullivans in Jacksonville, Florida … [Read more...] about Gay Sailor’s Homecoming Kiss Prompts Wrath from Local News Viewers, Jubilation from Social Media: WATCH
Trump in Iraq Lies to Troops About Pay Raise, Says He’s Not in Rush to Replace Mattis, Exposes Seal Team, Angers Iraqi Leaders
Donald Trump lied to troops in Iraq that he had secured them a double digit pay raise when nothing could be further from the truth. The HuffPost … [Read more...] about Trump in Iraq Lies to Troops About Pay Raise, Says He’s Not in Rush to Replace Mattis, Exposes Seal Team, Angers Iraqi Leaders
Ex-NATO Commander Wesley Clark Asks if Trump Was Blackmailed by Turkey to Withdraw from Syria: WATCH
Ex-NATO Supreme Allied Commander Wesley Clark questioned Donald Trump's decision to withdraw troops from Syria, floating the idea that Trump was … [Read more...] about Ex-NATO Commander Wesley Clark Asks if Trump Was Blackmailed by Turkey to Withdraw from Syria: WATCH
Trump Fires HIV-Positive Air Men Right Before Christmas
In a bold move pernicious even for the Trump administration, two US Air Force service members have been discharged for their HIV status. According … [Read more...] about Trump Fires HIV-Positive Air Men Right Before Christmas
DOJ Asks Supreme Court to Let Trump Transgender Military Ban Take Effect
The Department of Justice has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, asking SCOTUS to allow Trump's transgender troop ban to take effect. CNN reports: … [Read more...] about DOJ Asks Supreme Court to Let Trump Transgender Military Ban Take Effect
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Intervene and Allow Ban on Transgender Troops to Go Into Effect
Perhaps eyeing its new more conservative line-up, the Trump administration asked the Supreme Court of the United States to take up a proposed ban on … [Read more...] about Trump Asks Supreme Court to Intervene and Allow Ban on Transgender Troops to Go Into Effect