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Trailblazing gay rights activist David Mixner dies at age 77
“Equality would not be where it is today without his leadership, passion, and immense heart and humor.”
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Gay congressmen tell Pentagon to restore honor of soldiers dismissed under “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell”
It has been about 13 years since the U.S. repealed its ban on gay soldiers, but many are still waiting for justice.
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Gay Rep. Mark Takano wants U.S. to apologize to soldiers booted under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
It’s the 12th anniversary of DADT’s repeal. An estimated 13,000 queer service members were discharged under the discriminatory policy.
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15 history-making LGBTQ+ veterans who fought for equality
For many years, LGBTQ+ servicemembers couldn’t serve openly. These courageous individuals served their country anyway.
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Five times Nancy Pelosi stood up for LGBTQ people
She has vocally supported LGBTQ Americans in numerous ways since the 1980s AIDS crisis.
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Pentagon report says fears about gays in the military were vastly overblown
Ten years after gay and bi people were allowed to serve openly, military leaders there has been no effect on military readiness.
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LGBTQ history is repeating itself. That’s not necessarily a bad thing
This year’s Pride comes at a time when many in our community are feeling a sense of doom. But there’s a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
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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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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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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.