Don’t Ask Don’t Tell (DADT)

A veteran reflects on his love of service, his separation from the military just before Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, and finding a new family in a veteran-led disaster relief organization.

The resolution acknowledges that at least 100,000 people and their families fell victim to anti-LGBTQ discrimination and prejudice practiced by the federal government.

There has yet to be retribution for veterans discharged “dishonorably” under or prior to “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” for being LGBTQ. A grassroot organization wants that to change.

Co-introduced in the House by out Rep. Mark Takano, the bill would address the lingering effects of the military’s decades-long attack on LGBTQ personnel.

It’s hard to find someone who’s worked harder for both the military and LGBTQ rights than Patrick Murphy.

President-elect Biden made the promise in congratulating House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for winning an “LGBTQ History Maker” award.

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.

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

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.

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.