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These 2 moves by the Trump administration will hurt LGBTQ Americans
Under orders from Trump officials, the 2020 Census will exclude questions about sexual orientation and gender, basically erasing LGBTQ Americans.
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Defense nominee says he doesn’t care who ‘two consenting adults go to bed with’
“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,”
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Defense bill stripped of provision that would have allowed discrimination
The amendment would have enabled religious organizations to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
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LGBTQ rights are on the line in battle over defense spending bill
A fight looms over a provision that would let federal contractors fire employees in same-sex marriages.
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After Emmy nomination, what’s next for ‘TransMilitary?’
The filmmakers need help to tell the bigger picture: how the military is leading the charge in society’s acceptance.
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U.S. Navy to name a ship for Harvey Milk
Before he became a gay rights advocate and icon, he was Lt. Harvey Milk, USN.
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Senate panel confirms 1st openly gay military service leader
On Thursday, the Senate Armed Services Committee voted to approve the nomination of Eric Fanning as Army secretary.
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Defense Department adds sexual orientation to non-discrimination policy
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter’s announcement made no reference to transgender service members, who are still banned from serving openly.
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U.S. Army elevates authority requirement for dismissing transgender soldiers
A spokeswoman emphasized the directive was not a change in policy toward transgender service members, who are still barred from serving in the military.
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Defense Secretary selects Eric Fanning as first openly gay Pentagon Chief of Staff
U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter has selected former acting Air Force Secretary Eric Fanning as his Chief of Staff, and the first openly gay man to hold the post.