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Politics
LGBTQ leaders call on Biden to nominate former Congressman Patrick Murphy to Veteran’s Affairs
It’s hard to find someone who’s worked harder for both the military and LGBTQ rights than Patrick Murphy.
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News (USA)
Joe Biden makes pledge to lead the “most pro-equality administration in history” of America
President-elect Biden made the promise in congratulating House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for winning an “LGBTQ History Maker” award.
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LGBTQ History
The Army found out this colonel was a lesbian. The woman that oversaw her discharge was, too.
This is the tale of how Col. Patsy Thompson “survived in silence” in the military, especially when she had to discharge a woman for being gay – while hiding her own relationship.
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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.
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News (USA)
Interview: Mark Takano is taking charge of protecting veterans & LGBTQ people in Congress
The first ‘Gaysian’ Congressman lets us know that he hasn’t forgotten trans veterans, commends Mayor Pete, and asks us to vote in other LGBT politicians of color.
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Politics
Watch Bernie Sanders’ epic smackdown of an anti-gay Congressman in 1995
After a Republican congressman from California referred to gay men with a slur, Sanders rose to the community’s defense in a sharply worded response.
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Commentary
If Trump starts a war with Iran, America won’t be in top fighting shape
While this would be the first new major conflict after the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, Trump has spent his time in office waging war on transgender soldiers and recruits.
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Politics
House Democrats almost overturned Trump’s trans military ban. But the GOP stopped them.
A provision was inserted in a military spending bill to overturn the trans military ban. But it was dropped due to Republican pressure.
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Life
Rhode Island & New York restore military benefits to LGBTQ veterans
An estimated 100,000 LGBTQ soldiers have been discharged from the military since World War II. Now are they getting their due.
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LGBTQ History
The first organized gay rights protest was five years before Stonewall
The world’s first gay rights protest was over military service – 30 years before Don’t Ask Don’t Tell was implemented.