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Former Denmark Ambassador Rufus Gifford responds to VP Vance's 'not a good ally' comments

Gifford said the country has “always been there for us” with an “unequivocally and quick yes."

Married Lesbian Soldier Killed in Afghanistan

Army staff sergeant Donna R. Johnson died in a suicide bomber's attack Monday.

Remembering a Pioneering Female Soldier Killed in Action

Adrianna Vorderbruggen, instrumental in repealing DADT, died while on active duty in Afghanistan.

Pete Buttigieg Honors Fallen Comrades on Memorial Day

The Navy veteran took a moment to remember fellow members of the military who died in Afghanistan and beyond.

31 Places Where Showing LGBTQ+ Pride Is Illegal

There are more than 60 places in the world where it’s illegal to be gay.

Celebrating LGBT Pride at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan

About 50 military members got together in Afghanistan to celebrate LGBT pride.

Taliban Execute Gay Man, Send Video of Killing to Victim’s Family

One man fears "the Taliban will not stop until they eradicate all gay people from Afghanistan."

Will Humanitarian Aid Reach the LGBTQ+ Afghans in Hiding?

As Afghanistan deals with humanitarian emergencies, the Taliban's anti-LGBTQ+ violence is one of the numerous challenges facing the country. 

Death in Afghanistan

A lesbian soldier's mysterious death in Afghanistan raises many questions--including why more fallen service members have not been identified as gay. William Henderson investigates.

Why is This Trans Kid in Afghanistan Jubilant?

Meet the youngest person in Afghanistan to have a gender reassignment surgery.

Afghanistan’s Gay Men Fear Death as Taliban Judge OKs Stonings

Many in the nation's queer community are attempting to flee as the Taliban resumes control.

CIA Vows Swift Action in Gay Harassment Case

The agency is investigating Brett Jones's allegations of antigay harassment by colleagues in Afghanistan.