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.
August 10, 2023
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Congress Seeks to 'Restore Honor' to Gay Veterans
Representatives Mark Pocan and Charlie Rangel introduced the 'Restore Honor to Service Members Act,' which would assist thousands of service members discharged for their sexual orientation.
July 25, 2013
For LGBT Service Members, the Battle Isn't Over
Integration of LGBT service members was just the first step in bringing parity to our armed services, writes Matt Thorn of OutServe-SLDN.
May 16, 2017
BREAKING: Out Lesbian Recommended for Federal Judgeship in New York
Sen. Charles Schumer has recommended Pamela Ki Mai Chen, who could become only the second female Chinese-American and one of a handful of out lesbians to serve on the federal bench.
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August 1, 2012
LGBTQ People Share Stories in Celebration of Veterans Day
Veterans share struggles from the DADT era and in today's fight for trans rights.
November 11, 2019
Lesbian Judge Pamela Chen Appointed to Federal Bench
Judge Pamela Chen was approved by a voice vote for a seat on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
March 5, 2013
Trans Navy Officer Has a Point to Make at State of the Union
And that is that she's just a service member like any other, says Petty Officer Second Class Megan Winters.
February 5, 2019
An Honorable Republican: Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen fought for immigrants and LGBT people during her historic House career, writes Mary Ann Gomez Orta of the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute.
April 10, 2018
Senate seeks formal apology for decades of LGBTQ+ discrimination in the federal government
For many years, members of the LGBTQ+ community who worked for the federal government faced persecution for their sexual orientation.
June 20, 2024
Is This the Gayest Campaign Ad Ever?
Mark Leno -- running for mayor of San Francisco -- is hoping voters embrace his identity.
April 6, 2018
Scotland to Pardon Men Convicted Under Gay Sex Ban
The Scottish Parliament unanimously passed legislation pardoning men convicted under antigay laws that are no longer in place.
June 9, 2018
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