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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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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 first organized gay rights protest was five years before Stonewall
The world’s first gay rights protest was over military service – 30 years before Don’t Ask Don’t Tell was implemented.
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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.
