Queer ex-Marine Corps drill instructor channels leadership & Netflix’s ‘Boots’ in Arizona congressional run
Democrat JoAnna Mendoza told The Advocate that her life's story has prepared her to run for Congress.
November 6, 2025
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A veteran came out as gay in his obituary. Now, his family is praising his final 'salute'
The niece of Edward Thomas Ryan, the decorated military veteran who came out as gay in his obituary, is proud her uncle "got to open doors for other people."
June 14, 2024
We are Veterans Affairs clinicians. Our leadership is failing veterans
Opinion: "The VA’s mission is to honor their service, to treat them with dignity, and to provide comprehensive and compassionate medical and mental health care. This includes gender-affirming care," argues a letter signed by more than 100 VA staff and submitted to The Advocate.
May 26, 2025
Veterans Affairs to Offer Gender Confirming Surgery to Trans Veterans
The Department of Veteran Affairs said it would take years to implement the policy change.
June 21, 2021
This Veterans Day, Honor Trans Military: Lift the Ban
Former Air Force officer Barbara Satin has a wish for November 11.
November 11, 2015
Veterans Day appreciation
I followed in the footsteps of my grandfather, joined the U.S. military, and proudly served in Bosnia. Even with "don't ask, don't tell," we should take a moment to thank those who are serving.
November 9, 2005
No Spousal Benefits for Gay Veterans
A letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs confirms gay and lesbian veterans will continue to be denied spousal benefits.
August 27, 2013
A Gay Veteran on His Experience With Discrimination
Would congressional leaders do more about anti-LGBTQ+ bias if they knew how often queer vets were subjected to it?
November 11, 2021
Bringing the Transgender Vets Community Together
A Facebook group unites disparate service members in the age of Trump.
November 11, 2017
Veterans Shut Down Internet Trolls
Veterans deploy clever Twitter tactics in new #VetsFightHate PSA.
May 4, 2017
Married Gay Veterans to Receive Benefits
Just a week after doubling down on a section of U.S. law that kept the military and Department of Defense from offering spousal benefits to veterans in same-sex marriages, the Department of Justice announced today it will stop enforcing Title 38.
September 4, 2013
Bisexual Veteran's Story Highlighted at Library of Congress
The library's "Serving in Silence: LGBTQ+ Veterans" collection seeks to encompass the experiences of all segments of the community.
November 2, 2023
Veteran Gay Diplomat Confirmed as Ambassador to Lithuania
Robert Gilchrist, who has worked for both Democrats and Republicans, is one of the few gay Trump appointees.
December 20, 2019