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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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House Democrats demand military end the ban on trans troops in light of Supreme Court decision
The Democrats say the trans military ban is unconstitutional and faces “certain defeat” in court.