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Hockey Is Cracking Down on Cancer Support and Native Heritage After Banning Pride

Following the NHL's crackdown on Pride nights, players now risk fines if they show support for other causes such as Indigenous Heritage and Hockey Fights Cancer.

New Jersey Devils Troll the NHL by Wearing LGBTQ+ Pride Jerseys in Spite of Ban

The NHL banned players from wearing themed jerseys during warm-ups, but they didn't say anything about before warm-ups.

A Day in Gay America Without Don't Ask, Don't Tell

For the first time, men and women in the military can openly share their photographs as part of our "A Day in Gay America" project.

Sailor's Wife Shut Out Of Retirement Ritual

A Navy SH1 was told that her wife could not be involved in her retirement ceremony, as custom for most military spouses, because of the so-called Defense of Marriage Act.

Pentagon Will Treat Married Same-Sex Couples Equally

The Department of Defense and Social Security offered clarifications on how each federal agency will treat married same-sex couples in light of the Supreme Court's historic ruling striking down section 3 of the so-called Defense of Marriage Act.

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Two Trans Soldiers to Retire With Rare Distrinction

Army Staff Sgt. Alleria Stanley and Sgt. First Class Kinzie Maxfield, both trans women, transitioned on active duty and will retire with full benefits after being honorably discharged. 

Ben Carson: Restore DADT, Opposes Trans Military

The Republican presidential candidate told veterans he prefers 'don't ask, don't tell' and questions 'what woman wants to go out in the front line'?

Florida Business Displays Homophobic Slur on Sign Over Memorial Day Weekend

Its text includes an uncensored slur and an anti-Pride Month message.

Bipartisan Senators, Reps Introduce Bill to Block Trans Ban

The legislation would circumvent Trump's ban on transgender service members, which SCOTUS allowed to go into effect.

Germany to Compensate Gay Troops for Decades of Discrimination

The Ministry of Defense will unveil a bill to that effect in September.

Stand-Off Ends With Apology to Gay Ambassador

How the former Republican senator responded in the late '90s to an openly gay nominee for ambassador became a sticking point among activists when his name was floated for Defense Secretary.

See What Inspired Colbert's Ruthless Takedown of Politician

Politicians can be pretty dumb, but Texas Congressman Louie Gohmert said something so out there that it inspired this ruthless takedown by Stephen Colbert.

Left behind

For gay soldiers fighting in Iraq, getting information to their partners back home is its own kind of battle. Bernice Yeung finds out what it's like to be a world away without military support.

The Atlantic's Jonathan Rauch Tried to Weaponize 'LGBTQ.' He Failed

An acronym is not why much of the world hates us.

A Day in Gay America: November 9, 2012

An amazing assortment of images came in from our readers as part of "A Day in Gay America." From silly and creative, to meaningful and heartfelt, this is what you were doing on November 9, 2012.

UT Student Loses Army Scholarship After Trans Military Ban

Map Pesqueira, a trans cadet in the AROTC, has now launched a GoFundMe to pay for his education.

WATCH: Defense Sec. Open to Review Trans Military Ban

Though the repeal of 'don't ask, don't tell' allowed for lesbian, gay, and bisexual service members to serve openly, the military continues to discriminate against trans individuals, preventing them from service. Secretary of Defense Hagel speaks with ABC News on the policy's future.