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Court strikes down last barrier to military service by people living with HIV

A U.S. district judge ruled that the U.S. military cannot ban enlistment by those who are HIV-positive but asymptomatic with an undetectable viral load.

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Lynn Conway, pioneering transgender computer scientist and activist, dies at 86

Conway was fired by IBM in 1968 for transitioning, but she went on to make major advances in her field, such as revolutionizing the chip design process.

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Two military members denied promotions for having HIV just won their lawsuit

The settlement will see that the two are commissioned as officers "in recognition of the status and military careers they qualified for and earned years ago."

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Gay Democratic reps demand Pentagon resolve cases of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ dishonorable discharges

Lawmakers have pressed the Department of Defense in a new letter for faster action on injustices stemming from the DADT policy.

Space Force Lieutenant Colonel Bree Fram

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Meet the transgender Space Force rocket scientist who’s unimpressed by Libs of TikTok’s attacks

”If video and photos of me are shared, great because I see that as an opportunity for someone to see that LGBTQ people are successful wherever they are,” Col. Bree Fram said in response to online attacks.

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Lauren Boebert Under Fire for Horrifying Transphobic Comments About Pentagon Official

Boebert's Democratic colleagues were quick to come to the official's defense.

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Republicans Attempt to Hijack Defense Bill With Anti-Transgender Amendments

Far-right lawmakers want to use the bill to target access to abortion, gender-affirming care, and more in the military.

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Judge rules the military must cover gender-affirming surgery for members' dependents

The exclusion of such coverage is unconstitutional, a federal judge in Maine ruled.

Years after DADT's end, class action lawsuit seek to restore benefits for thousands of discharged military

Those who were kicked out under "don't ask, don't tell" have often lost benefits due to having less than honorable discharges.

Pentagon upgrades discharges for more than 800 kicked out under 'don't ask, don't tell'

This came after a review of the discharge status for those who hadn't applied for an upgrade and may not have known they could apply.

Court strikes down last barrier to military service by people living with HIV

A U.S. district judge ruled that the U.S. military cannot ban enlistment by those who are HIV-positive but asymptomatic with an undetectable viral load.

Federal judge rules that LGBTQ+ veterans can sue Pentagon over 'don’t ask, don’t tell' discharges

The wrongs committed by the Department of Defense against LGBTQ+ service members have yet to be fully addressed.

Fox News and conservatives rage against LGBTQ+ Pride Month tributes on TV and in the military

Laura Ingraham and Chaya Raichik have seemingly bumped up their anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric for Pride Month.

Lynn Conway, pioneering transgender computer scientist and activist, dies at 86

Conway was fired by IBM in 1968 for transitioning, but she went on to make major advances in her field, such as revolutionizing the chip design process.

Two military members denied promotions for having HIV just won their lawsuit

The settlement will see that the two are commissioned as officers "in recognition of the status and military careers they qualified for and earned years ago."

Gay Democratic reps demand Pentagon resolve cases of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ dishonorable discharges

Lawmakers have pressed the Department of Defense in a new letter for faster action on injustices stemming from the DADT policy.

Equality Democrats Blast Republicans' Bigoted Amendments in Funding Bills

As a government shutdown looms, the Equality Caucus decries anti-LGBTQ+ bill riders.

Lauren Boebert Under Fire for Horrifying Transphobic Comments About Pentagon Official

Boebert's Democratic colleagues were quick to come to the official's defense.

Democratic Lawmakers Reintroduce Landmark LGBTQ+ Military Equality Bill

Lawmakers have reintroduce a bill to create a commission to address historic anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination.

Military Veterans Sue to Reclassify Sexuality-Based Discharge Records

The LGBTQ+ veterans demand access to the healthcare, financial and education resources an honorable discharge would have afforded them.

Republicans Attempt to Hijack Defense Bill With Anti-Transgender Amendments

Far-right lawmakers want to use the bill to target access to abortion, gender-affirming care, and more in the military.

Pentagon Officials Fear Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Could Impact Military Readiness

The attacks on the LGBTQ+ community has dire consequences across American society.

Pentagon Cancels Drag Show at Nevada Air Force Base Ahead of Pride Month

The move stands in opposition to the message of LGBTQ+ support the Biden Administration has been sending publicly.

Kamala Harris Emphasizes Diversity, Confronting Global Challenges at Historic West Point Graduation

The vice president was the first woman to give the school’s commencement address.

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The exclusion of such coverage is unconstitutional, a federal judge in Maine ruled.

Those who were kicked out under "don't ask, don't tell" have often lost benefits due to having less than honorable discharges.

This came after a review of the discharge status for those who hadn't applied for an upgrade and may not have known they could apply.

A U.S. district judge ruled that the U.S. military cannot ban enlistment by those who are HIV-positive but asymptomatic with an undetectable viral load.

The wrongs committed by the Department of Defense against LGBTQ+ service members have yet to be fully addressed.

Laura Ingraham and Chaya Raichik have seemingly bumped up their anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric for Pride Month.

Conway was fired by IBM in 1968 for transitioning, but she went on to make major advances in her field, such as revolutionizing the chip design process.

The settlement will see that the two are commissioned as officers "in recognition of the status and military careers they qualified for and earned years ago."

Lawmakers have pressed the Department of Defense in a new letter for faster action on injustices stemming from the DADT policy.

”If video and photos of me are shared, great because I see that as an opportunity for someone to see that LGBTQ people are successful wherever they are,” Col. Bree Fram said in response to online attacks.

As a government shutdown looms, the Equality Caucus decries anti-LGBTQ+ bill riders.

Boebert's Democratic colleagues were quick to come to the official's defense.

Lawmakers have reintroduce a bill to create a commission to address historic anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination.

The LGBTQ+ veterans demand access to the healthcare, financial and education resources an honorable discharge would have afforded them.

Far-right lawmakers want to use the bill to target access to abortion, gender-affirming care, and more in the military.

The attacks on the LGBTQ+ community has dire consequences across American society.

The move stands in opposition to the message of LGBTQ+ support the Biden Administration has been sending publicly.

The vice president was the first woman to give the school’s commencement address.