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Commentary
Bob Dole’s death serves as a reminder that the roots of Trumpism were planted decades ago
With his vocal opposition to LGBTQ rights and general callousness, the former Presidential candidate personified many of the traits that are now considered essential for GOP leaders.
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Commentary
New book revisits when Bill Clinton stood against marriage equality for political capital
Sasha Issenberg reveals that the Clinton White House was only worried about the political implications when it came to DOMA. Principles never entered into their considerations.
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Commentary
Veterans dismissed under Don’t Ask Don’t Tell can get free help changing their discharge status
There is free legal help with discharge upgrades for veterans from all eras not only at the VA but also at the Department of Defense, making them eligible for benefits.
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Commentary
An American apology for decades of anti-LGBTQ persecution is long overdue
A new video lays out a powerful case against the government and for the need for a formal apology.
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Politics
New bill could restore veteran benefits to 114,000 unfairly discharged LGBTQ military members
Thousands of LGBTQ veterans aren’t getting benefits they’re entitled to, just because of their identities. It’s time to change that.
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Commentary
The military asked. I told. They threw me out for “fraudulent entry.”
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.
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Politics
Senators call for the federal government to apologize for past anti-LGBTQ policies
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.
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Politics
Why isn’t there a remedy for LGBTQ veterans that lost their pride – and benefits?
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.
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Politics
Proposal introduced to create study of the discrimination that LGBTQ vets faced for years
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.
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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.