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Joe Biden will pardon thousands of veterans convicted of having gay sex
Biden said he’s “righting a historic wrong.”
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Lesbian senator issues historic resolution apologizing for governmental anti-LGBTQ+ abuses
Tammy Baldwin and Tim Kaine are pushing for the government mea culpa.
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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It has been about 13 years since the U.S. repealed its ban on gay soldiers, but many are still waiting for justice.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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LGBTQ+ veterans sue Defense Department to overturn their dishonorable discharges
“When I was in the military they gave me a medal for killing two men and a discharge for loving one.”
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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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The new LGBTQ+ leaders of the Boy Scouts bring hope for a brighter future
A new generation of leaders is encouraging youth members to take ownership of their futures.
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Gay veterans still seek honorary discharges after being booted from the military under Don’t Ask Don’t Tell
Many LGBTQ+ veterans have been denied key benefits received by those who are honorably discharged.
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California passes law to help LGBTQ veterans discharged under “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” get benefits
The law helps LGBTQ people who were “other than honorably discharged” due to their identities correct their status and access benefits.
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Former Senate Majority Leader and powerful LGBTQ ally Harry Reid dead at 82
Reid happily used his political muscle to push through landmark legislation, including the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.
