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GOP Defense Bill Stripped of Anti-LGBTQ+ and Anti-Abortion Measures

Key conservative measures, including restrictions on transgender health care and reproductive health benefits, was dropped from the final $886 billion defense bill.

Meet the transgender Space Force rocket scientist who’s unimpressed by Libs of TikTok’s attacks

”If video and photos of me are shared, great because I see that as an opportunity for someone to see that LGBTQ people are successful wherever they are,” Col. Bree Fram said in response to online attacks.

Federal judge rules that LGBTQ+ veterans can sue Pentagon over 'don’t ask, don’t tell' discharges

The wrongs committed by the Department of Defense against LGBTQ+ service members have yet to be fully addressed.

Court Blocks Discharge of HIV-Positive Air Force Members

The Air Force wasn't relying on modern science in its attempt to discharge two HIV-positive airmen, a judge rules.

Army to investigate gay porn allegations

Officials are investigating allegations that members of the celebrated 82nd Airborne Division appear on a gay pornography Web site.

When it comes to Trump's transgender military ban, 'surrender is not an option'

As transgender service members face unprecedented pressures to relinquish their identities, a resolute spirit mirrors that of defenders during World War II.

Gay Indian-American to Become Top LGBTQ+ White House Staffer

Gautam Raghavan is moving up to director of the Office of Presidential Personnel.

Democrats Push to Block Defense Funds to Uganda Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Law

Using the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act, two LGBTQ+ members of Congress have joined forces to hold up funds to the African country.

HIV-Positive Vet Sues for Right to Serve

Sgt. Nick Harrison's lawsuit challenges the military's policy that keeps HIV-positive people from enlistment, deployment, or commissioning.

Maj. Mike Almy, Discharged Under DADT, Reaches Settlement

The former Air Force Major's settlement is the third and final in a lawsuit challenging military discharges under the since-repealed Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy.

Defense Dept. Takes Aim at Sexual Assault on Men

A new video from the Department of Defense is presenting some very alarming statistics on sexual assault on men in the military.

Pentagon dismissed 612 personnel in 2006 under 'don't ask, don't tell'

The U.S. Department of Defense confirmed that 612 service members were dismissed last year under the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gays, fewer than half of the total number of discharges in the fiscal year preceding the September 11, 2001, attacks.

Kamala Harris Emphasizes Diversity, Confronting Global Challenges at Historic West Point Graduation

The vice president was the first woman to give the school’s commencement address.

WATCH: Gay Military Couple Lauds New Spousal Benefits in Pentagon Video

The Department of Defense profiled a married gay military couple to help illuminate the benefits that are now available to gay and lesbian service members.

Veteran Sues Defense Department Over Daughter's Gender-Affirming Care

As the department's insurance covers gender-affirming surgeries for service members but not dependents, the family claims it violates the Constitution's equal protection clause.

Nancy Pelosi Endorses Open Trans Military Service

This week House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi became one of the first politicians to officially come out in support of trans people serving openly in the U.S. military.

Eric Cervini on the Gay Legacy of Frank Kameny

Author and historian Eric Cervini's book The Deviant's War explores the life of the famed astronomer-turned-activist.