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Kentucky Army Reserve officer stands by viral Trans Day of Visibility video despite right-wing backlash

Capt. Christina Winters told The Advocate that risking her career to stand up for what is right, in the face of the current administration’s attack on transgender people, is worth it.

Honor the Lives Lost at Pulse and Fight for Gun Reform

Throw the bums out -- the ones who turn a blind eye to the never-ending slaughter.

At the Polls, Don't Forget About Pulse, Parkland

There's a reason gun reform is the most important issue for LGBTQ voters.

U.S. Army Has Yet Another Out Trans Member

Jamie Lee Henry joins a handful of other out transgender soldiers proving they are fit to serve.

Senate Confirms Historic LGBTQ+ Nominees to Defense Department

Gina Ortiz Jones, a lesbian, was confirmed as undersecretary of the Air Force, and Shawn Skelly, who is trans, was confirmed as assistant secretary of defense for readiness.

Same-Sex Couples Sue Tennessee for Marriage Recognition

The four couples were legally married in other states and say Tennessee is violating their constitutional rights by not recognizing their unions.

Meet the transgender Army lieutenant who is challenging Donald Trump's military ban

Nicolas Talbott has spent more than a decade preparing to be the best soldier he could be. He's now one of several trans military service members who are suing the Trump administration.

The Defining LGBT Issue of Our Time

Two years after the Pulse massacre and with zero movement on gun control, queer voters are incensed.

Politicians Can't Battle Guns and Champion Gays

We need allies who will protect us from discrimination and violence; a new group aims to prop up politicians who do just that.

WATCH: Oklahoma's First Marriage Equality Ad

A retired U.S. Army colonel explains why he supports the freedom to marry in a new video airing on TV stations statewide in Oklahoma.

Biden to Nominate Trans, Lesbian Officials to Department of Defense

The Biden administration continues to uplift LGBTQ+ representation in government with Shawn Skelly and Brenda Sue Fulton.

Jeb Bush Doesn't See A Problem With Open Trans Service

At a small campaign gathering in Iowa, the newly announced Republican presidential candidate said he believes there's a job for everyone in the military.

Maine Massacre Suspect’s Anti-Transgender, Extremist Views Emerge Amid Pleas For Gun Control

Robert Card’s right-wing extremist, anti-trans digital footprint has been uncovered as President Biden calls for decisive action on gun safety following the Lewiston tragedy.

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Hillary Clinton announces national LGBT steering committee

Hillary Clinton's campaign announced today the formation of "LGBT Americans for Hillary"--a national steering committee made up of more than 65 LGBT leaders (full list included below), all of whom have personally endorsed Clinton for president.

Come On, We Can Beat the NRA

Queer people like Parkland's Emma Gonzalez and Pride Fund to End Gun Violence's Jason Lindsay are taking on the gun lobby. We need to follow their lead.

Military admits suspending gay ban for Iraq

The U.S. military has officially acknowledged that it is no longer discharging soldiers who say they're gay if those soldiers are heading to combat in Iraq--but it may boot them when they get home.

Army Makes Positive Move for Trans Troops

A new Army policy makes it more difficult to discharge transgender troops, but will other service branches follow?

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.

Is It OK Donate to That Salvation Army Bell Ringer?

The Christian group has been hit with complaints for its treatment of LGBT people, but its spokesman says they help everyone.