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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 33,000 queer service members were discharged under the discriminatory policy.
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Putin’s adviser says U.S. is using brainwashing to make gay Ukrainian super-soldiers
The Ukraine’s Armed Forces will become “zombified and unified through gay sex, along with cult members ready to sacrifice themselves,” he said.
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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 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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A soldier reveals how Prince Harry once stood up to homophobia in his platoon
The Duke of Sussex had no issue addressing bullying within his unit, according to at least one soldier’s account.
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Frank Kameny devoted his life to fighting for gay rights. He lived to see several victories.
Kameny replaced “Homosexuality is unfortunate” with “Gay is good” long before many LGBTQ historic figures were even out.
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Meet Perry Watkins, the gay soldier the Supreme Court wouldn’t let the Army discharge
After 16 years of serving his country in the Army and 9 years fighting his country in court, Perry Watkins finally won.
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Remember when being gay was considered the worst type of security risk?
The same people who tried to prevent us from serving our country now look a lot like the potential traitors we were accused of being.
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Defense nominee says he doesn’t care who ‘two consenting adults go to bed with’
“If someone brings me a problem,” James Mattis told Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, “I will look at it but I am not coming in looking for problems,”
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Celebrating our veterans five years after the end of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell
“At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we will remember them.”
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LGBTQ rights are on the line in battle over defense spending bill
A fight looms over a provision that would let federal contractors fire employees in same-sex marriages.
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Pentagon to same-sex domestic partners: Get married by New Year’s Eve, or else
Civilian employees of the military who are same-sex domestic partners have just 54 days to wed or risk losing their benefits, according to a leaked document.
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Army’s gay civilian leader calls his promotion ‘remarkable’
Asked if he’s had to any endure any harsh treatment at the Pentagon, Fanning says, “Careless comments, sure.”
