transgender service members Archives

One of Trump’s tax refunds would pay all transgender troops’ healthcare costs for 28 years

President Trump banned transgender people from the military, saying their healthcare costs are too high.

Monday, September 28, 2020
A Biden/Harris administration means equitable care for transgender veterans

Transgender service members and veterans were willing to die in service of our great nation. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris honor that.

Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Pentagon-funded study shows troops mostly oppose Trump’s transgender military ban

Trump said that trans military members undermines troop readiness, but this study suggests that his ban is actually undermining it more.

Thursday, February 27, 2020
House passes measure to overturn Trump’s ban on transgender service members

It passed with bipartisan support.

Thursday, July 11, 2019
Former military chiefs accuse Pentagon of deceiving Congress about transgender troops

They say Pentagon officials deliberately lied to Congress about the ability of trans service members to perform their duties – and they have the Department of Defense’s own data to back them up.

Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Trump will have to face servicemembers he wants to boot from the military at SOTU address

Four members of Congress have invited transgender soldiers to attend the speech as their guest.

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Transgender service members sue Trump over military ban

The five unnamed active duty service members are asking a court to block Trump’s directive immediately.

Wednesday, August 9, 2017
Majority of Americans think trans people should be able to serve in the military

The majority of the country disapproves of one of President Trump’s hastily announced executive orders (again).

Sunday, July 30, 2017
19 attorneys general sent Congress a letter opposing the ban on trans soldiers

“Transgender service members fill a number of critical military roles. Retaining these talented service members strengthens – not weakens – our military readiness.”

Friday, July 28, 2017
Posting photos of Corporal Klinger to social media isn’t helping trans people

If you are comparing Klinger to trans people, you may be implying either subterfuge or insanity. You are equating trans people with being “men in dresses.”

Friday, July 28, 2017

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