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California judge approves landmark settlement for discharged LGBTQ+ veterans' discharge upgrades

The settlement could impact over 35,000 veterans receiving less-than-honorable discharges under the military’s old "don’t’ ask, don’t tell" and earlier anti-LGBTQ+ policies.

Army appears to make trans service ban official with social media post

The Army “will no longer allow transgender individuals to join the military and will stop performing or facilitating procedures associated with gender transition for service members,” the post states.

No, a transgender military Black Hawk pilot didn’t fly the helicopter involved in the crash near D.C.

Jo Ellis posted a “proof of life” video on Facebook after right-wingers accused her of flying the Black Hawk that crashed into a passenger jet.

Senate Republicans deflect Democrats’ tough Pete Hegseth questions by making transgender people a joke

Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense deflected most of the substantive questions he was asked.

Pete Hegseth flip-flops on women & LGBTQ+ service members amid bruising confirmation battle

He was vehemently against them before, but now he’s seemingly for them.

Fireworks in D.C. courtroom as judge hears DOJ request to undo block on trans military ban

"There’s nothing in the record right now that tells me how many complaints there have been with respect to unit cohesion or military readiness with respect to gender dysphoria,” U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes told a Justice Department attorney.

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'Banned words' crossword puzzle mocks Donald Trump's LGBTQ+ censorship in federal government

An LGBTQ+ nonprofit has made a crossword puzzle of the words banned by Donald Trump.

BREAKING: Pentagon's waiver for transgender troops forces them to deny their identities, court filing shows

The policy explicitly bans transgender service members from receiving gender-affirming medical care, including hormone therapy and gender-confirmation surgeries.

Outrage after Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon tries to quietly move to kick out transgender troops

The Trump administration directive looking to discharge trans service members was tucked away in a court filing.

Donald Trump signs new executive order affecting transgender military members

He signed the order Monday night on Air Force 1.

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Republican Steve Scalise bizarrely blames 'DEI' and 'wokeness' for New Orleans terror attack

The House majority leader did not provide any evidence when he said the "DEI movement" and "wokeness" are distracting agencies from implementing security measures.

40+ senators oppose anti-LGBTQ+, anti-abortion provisions in spending bills

Led by Jeff Merkley, Tammy Baldwin, and Cory Booker, they have sent a letter to Appropriations Committee leaders.

Trump's DOD censored the Enola Gay. Here's 11 things his moronic DEI purge could also remove

Just what is next after censoring the Enola Gay? We have some predictions equally ridiculous to real life.

Transgender service members relieved after judge blocks Trump's military ban

"We are going to continue to show up every single day, put on our uniforms, and do the absolute best that we can to lead troops, our country, and do our jobs,” Second Lt. Nicolas Talbott said.

Federal judge dismantles Trump's trans military ban in explosive hearing

Judge Ana Reyes accused Department of Justice attorneys of being unprepared.

Federal judge forces Trump administration to disclose all plans to implement trans military ban

The judge directed the federal government to notify both the court and plaintiffs if the Department of Defense issues any policy or guidance enforcing the challenged executive orders impacting transgender service members.

West Point military academy eliminates cadet clubs amid Trump’s diversity crackdown

Clubs for women in engineering, Native American heritage, and LGBTQ+ support have been disbanded.

What Trump and Hegseth's trans military ban means from the woman who helped lift the first one

“Trans people are the easy target because they’re least understood, but what’s to stop them from denying women and LGB individuals from serving?” Paula Neira warns.