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Joe Biden pardons all veterans convicted and discharged over their sexuality or gender identity

“Today, I am righting a historic wrong by using my clemency authority to pardon many former service members who were convicted simply for being themselves,” Biden said.

Mike Pompeo Aides 'Appalled' He Spoke to Pro-Conversion Therapy Group

Red flags were raised before the secretary of State addressed the Florida Family Policy Council, but the speech went on nonetheless.

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.

Sen. Tammy Duckworth Urges Congress to Block Trans Military Ban

"If you are willing to risk your life for our country and you can do the job, you should be able to serve," says the decorated veteran.

Equality Groups Sound Alarm on Cakeshop Discrimination Case

A new campaign, Open to All, shows the harm that could come from legalizing discrimination.

Bipartisan Senate Duo Seeks to Block Trans Military Ban

Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Susan Collins will try to block the ban through an amendment to the defense spending bill.

Rentboy CEO Indicted on Sex and Money Charges

Seven suspects were arrested in connection with the hookup website but only the founding CEO failed to reach a plea agreement. 

Chelsea Manning May Finally Get Transition-Related Care

This is the second time military officials have said Manning could begin treatment deemed 'medically necessary,' and follows Manning filing a lawsuit for healthcare access.

Meet Will Wooten, the gay lawyer on the team prosecuting Donald Trump in Georgia

Assistant Fulton County District Attorney Will Wooten is responsible for establishing the county’s first LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee.

Sec. of Defense Confirms: Yes, We'll Lift Trans Military Ban

Defense Secretary Ashton Carter announced a Pentagon working group that will operate under the presumption that transgender Americans should be able to serve openly in the U.S. military.

U.S. Transgender Military Ban Could Fall in May

A new memo from the Department of Defense reportedly lays out a prospective timeline that would allow transgender Americans to serve openly by May 27.

Mattis Says Trans Troops Can Continue Serving for Now

Defense Secretary James Mattis today said a panel will study how best to address trans service, and nothing will change until the study is done.

'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.