Tammy Baldwin, 20 other senators try to strike anti-trans provision from defense bill
They introduced an amendment to the House-passed version of the bill, and Baldwin delivered floor remarks against the anti-trans language.
December 17, 2024
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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.
August 21, 2024
Transgender vets deserve access to gender-affirming care, Veterans Affairs providers say (exclusive)
The U.S. government is turning its back on those who served, retired Army Staff Sgt. Alleria Stanley told The Advocate.
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March 18, 2025
Momentum in the movement
With more than 100 congressional cosponsors, the bill that will overturn the military's "don't ask, don't tell" is closer than ever to passing. Here's how that will happen
February 3, 2006
Meet the Candidates: The Only Out Person of Color in Congress, Mark Takano
The California congressman is a voice for LGBT rights and intersectionality of minority groups.
November 7, 2016
Rachel Maddow exposes JD Vance’s endorsement of pro-dictator 'late republic' movement
She said she struggled with the decision to report on it, but with the vice-presidential debate ahead she felt she had to.
October 1, 2024
Democratic Platform Promises Bold Action for Racial, LGBTQ+ Equality
The platform is the first from either major party to mention trans women of color, nonbinary people, and much more.
August 4, 2020
Let People Living With HIV Enter Armed Forces, Lambda Legal Tells Court
Courts have already ruled that HIV-positive troops currently serving can be deployed overseas, and now it's time to let Americans who are positive enlist, says the legal group.
June 1, 2023
Trump administration announces end to gender-affirming care for transgender veterans
The announcement comes days after the VA denied it was rolling back policies for trans people’s dignity.
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March 17, 2025
Easterseals: Advocating for 61 Million People, Including the Queer Disabled
The country's largest minority is often the most misunderstood.
July 19, 2023
A New York Bill Aims to Help LGBTQ Businesses Thrive
Backers say the legislation would assure that businesses owned by LGBTQ people, veterans, and disabled people have a chance to bid on state contracts.
January 22, 2019
The Trans Ban Ruling Shows the Right Wing's Long Game Is Working
Evangelicals and conservatives banded together to vote for a man they likely found repellent. That coalition will pay them dividends for generations.
January 22, 2019
Steve King Claims Wide Support for 'Somebody Else's Babies' Tweet
The congressman says his message was not racist and has support from fellow Republicans -- some of whom say not so.
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March 17, 2017
Democratic Lawmakers Reintroduce Landmark LGBTQ+ Military Equality Bill
Lawmakers have reintroduce a bill to create a commission to address historic anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination.
September 21, 2023
Trump's VA rescinds policy treating transgender vets with dignity (exclusive)
The Trump administration quietly reversed the policy, which means trans veterans won't be protected from discrimination at VA facilities.
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March 14, 2025
Military Ban on People Living With HIV Faces Legal Challenge
Advocates call the current policy discriminatory and "a serious equity issue."
November 10, 2022
Why it's time for a vice president who happens to be gay (and maybe because of it)
Pete Buttigieg is a highly respected, 'others-above-self' military veteran and family man. That's why Kamala Harris should pick him.
August 2, 2024
Why This Trans Vet Wants to Work With Trump
Former Navy SEAL Kristin Beck is applying for a civilian position in the Trump administration and, unlike many of us, has an optimistic take on our country's direction.
December 5, 2016
These two transphobic Republican members of Congress admit to affair
The married man and divorced woman were reportedly seen being affectionate around Capitol Hill before their affair was exposed.
May 18, 2024
Biden Picks Lesbian Vet Gina Ortiz Jones for Air Force Undersecretary
Former congressional candidate Jones would be the first lesbian, second member of the LGBTQ+ community, and first woman of color to serve in the post.
April 28, 2021