Defense Department
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Mike Pence & a hate group leader are behind Trump’s new trans military ban
Monday, March 26, 2018Sources say Defense Secretary James Mattis' original report gave a thumbs up to trans people serving in the military, but Pence "overruled" him. -
Did the Pentagon tell Trump to drop the transgender military ban?
Friday, February 23, 2018The Defense Secretary's recommendation about transgender servicemembers just arrived... but what does it say? -
Civil rights groups plan lawsuit over Trump’s trans military ban
Sunday, August 6, 2017With news that the White House has taken the first step in implementing their transgender military plan, two organizations announced their intent to sue. -
Transgender cadets denied commissions because of loophole
Sunday, May 28, 2017Even though the Pentagon lifted the ban on transgender service members last year, some transgender cadets are being told to leave the military. -
These 2 moves by the Trump administration will hurt LGBTQ Americans
Tuesday, March 28, 2017Under orders from Trump officials, the 2020 Census will exclude questions about sexual orientation and gender, basically erasing LGBTQ Americans. -
Defense nominee says he doesn’t care who ‘two consenting adults go to bed with’
Thursday, January 12, 2017“If someone brings me a problem," James Mattis told Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, "I will look at it but I am not coming in looking for problems,” -
Defense bill stripped of provision that would have allowed discrimination
Wednesday, November 30, 2016The amendment would have enabled religious organizations to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. -
LGBTQ rights are on the line in battle over defense spending bill
Friday, November 11, 2016A fight looms over a provision that would let federal contractors fire employees in same-sex marriages. -
After Emmy nomination, what’s next for ‘TransMilitary?’
Sunday, August 7, 2016The filmmakers need help to tell the bigger picture: how the military is leading the charge in society's acceptance. -
U.S. Navy to name a ship for Harvey Milk
Thursday, July 28, 2016Before he became a gay rights advocate and icon, he was Lt. Harvey Milk, USN.
