Memorial Day Lesson: Hate Diminishes the Memory of Our Fallen
Bob Casey fought so that we could have the freedom to be ourselves — including marry who we love, embrace our gender identity, and teach our children acceptance.
May 27 2023 11:25 AM
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Bob Casey fought so that we could have the freedom to be ourselves — including marry who we love, embrace our gender identity, and teach our children acceptance.
Adm. Michael Gilday told Sen. Tommy Tuberville he's glad to have Lt. JG Audrey Knutson, the grandchild of a gay service member, in the Navy.
These military veterans stood guard so people could celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility.
The Senate bill, called the Ensuring Military Readiness Act, would bar service for anyone who had transitioned anytime in the past 36 months before service.
As the department's insurance covers gender-affirming surgeries for service members but not dependents, the family claims it violates the Constitution's equal protection clause.
Army Staff Sgt. Alleria Stanley and Sgt. First Class Kinzie Maxfield, both trans women, transitioned on active duty and will retire with full benefits after being honorably discharged.Â
Advocates call the current policy discriminatory and "a serious equity issue."
The Department of Veteran Affairs changed its policy due to previous anti-marriage equality laws.
Major Jamie Lee Henry and their wife, both doctors, have been indicted on charges of seeking to help Russia in its war against Ukraine.
A recently unearthed Pentagon report shows that ending the discriminatory policy had no ill effects on the military and that fears about doing so were based on prejudice.
These vets are eligible to upgrade their discharge status to receive benefits, but many have found the process difficult. The new California program will help.
Those with a parent in the military report higher rates of mental health challenges, but family support makes a difference, says the Trevor Project.
Some are seeing barriers because of the type of discharge they received, even after the government announced a simplified process.
The event was to be held at a U.S. Air Force base in Germany for Pride Month.
The end of "don't ask, don't tell" and the lifting of the trans military ban haven't solved all problems for LGBTQ+ service members and vets, says the Center for American Progress.
The unusual move was announced by out Air Force Undersecretary Gina Ortiz Jones.
The project is based on a true story.
Tech. Sgt. Kristin Kingrey has filed a lawsuit alleging sex discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.