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Department of Defense

    • Christian conservatives claim that unvaccinated soldiers are treated worse than trans people
      Bias Watch

      Christian conservatives claim that unvaccinated soldiers are treated worse than trans people

      “This NOT how we should be treating those who protect our nation,” Rep. Lauren Boebert said about soldiers not getting religious exemptions for vaccines… not trans people in the military.

      Tuesday, November 2, 2021
    • Legislators beg Biden administration to evacuate LGBTQ Afghans before the Taliban kills them
      News (World)

      Legislators beg Biden administration to evacuate LGBTQ Afghans before the Taliban kills them

      The Taliban control the airport and borders. One gay man has already been killed and dismembered as LGBTQ people try desperately to flee the country.

      Wednesday, August 25, 2021
    • Senate confirms two out vets who survived “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” to top Pentagon positions
      Politics

      Senate confirms two out vets who survived “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” to top Pentagon positions

      Shawn Skelly is the second trans person ever confirmed by the Senate to a position, and Gina Ortiz Jones is the first woman of color to become the second-in-command of the Air Force.

      Friday, July 23, 2021
    • The Pentagon surprisingly decides to continue Trump’s ban on Pride flags in military
      News (USA)

      The Pentagon surprisingly decides to continue Trump’s ban on Pride flags in military

      Biden condemned the Trump administration’s decision to ban Pride flags from military bases last year, and pledged to overturn it as President – but the Pentagon is continuing it specifically for Pride.

      Saturday, June 5, 2021
    • The Biden administration is appointing two out women to the Defense Department
      Politics

      The Biden administration is appointing two out women to the Defense Department

      Two senior positions in the Pentagon are being offered to an out lesbian and a trans woman, both veterans who broke multiple barriers and helped end anti-LGBTQ policies in the military.

      Saturday, April 24, 2021
    • Military to release new trans-inclusive policies to reverse Trump’s military ban
      Politics

      Military to release new trans-inclusive policies to reverse Trump’s military ban

      The measures will allow service members to access gender-affirming health care, among other provisions.

      Wednesday, March 31, 2021
    • Trans people who want to serve can “walk in and join” the military. Right now.
      News (USA)

      Trans people who want to serve can “walk in and join” the military. Right now.

      While there is still an internal review of recruitment policy under way in the Defense Department, the Pentagon made clear that trans people can walk in and start enlisting whenever they’re ready.

      Saturday, February 6, 2021
    • Biden adds transgender veteran to presidential transition team at Department of Defense
      Politics

      Biden adds transgender veteran to presidential transition team at Department of Defense

      Several LGBTQ people have been appointed to President-elect Biden’s transition team, but one, in particular, sends a strong message.

      Wednesday, November 11, 2020
    • Vice President Joe Biden on the 9th Anniversary of the Repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
      Commentary

      Vice President Joe Biden on the 9th Anniversary of the Repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

      In an exclusive statement, the former Vice President reflects on the end of one military ban and the need to lift another.

      Sunday, September 20, 2020
    • Pentagon bans rainbow & Confederate flags from military bases
      News (USA)

      Pentagon bans rainbow & Confederate flags from military bases

      The military is severely limiting the flags that can fly on bases to work around Donald Trump’s support for the Confederate symbols.

      Monday, July 20, 2020
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