7 times Pete Hegseth was the definition of toxic masculinity
The secretary of Defense, now in trouble over military strikes on an alleged drug trafficking boat, has plenty of toxic deeds on his record.
December 2, 2025
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Scouting America 'surprised and disappointed' after U.S. military threatens to cut ties
Scouting America told The Advocate that its "values have not changed" even after the U.S. military threatened to sever ties.
November 25, 2025
HRC drops sponsorships from weapons manufacturers after pressure from advocacy groups
"What’s happening in Gaza and throughout the region is devastating," a spokesperson for HRC told The Advocate.
November 12, 2025
'Jeopardy!' champ Amy Schneider schools Pete Hegseth on drag in the military
The trans champion responded to a report from last summer of an admiral being denied a promotion, supposedly because he allowed a drag performance on his aircraft carrier.
November 7, 2025
New Pentagon memo dictates how transgender troops must look to defend their service
“This administration is desperate to distract from the reality that these service members have impeccable records and that there is no reason whatsoever to separate them from military service,” attorney Shannon Minter told The Advocate.
November 3, 2025
Before ‘No Kings’ rally, ex-Pentagon official warns Trump’s anti-trans agenda threatens democracy
"Demonizing trans people is the canary in the coal mine, but the air is getting thin for everyone," former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Readiness Shawn Skelly told The Advocate.
October 17, 2025
Pete Hegseth mandates that all military service members watch his fratty Virginia speech to generals
“He cares that people are willing to follow his orders, no matter what the law says,” an Air Force member told The Advocate.
October 9, 2025
Petey Hegseth wants men and warriors while the military is being run by boys with skateboards and apps
Opinion: It's a combination of Opposite Day and WarGames, with the disclosure that even Pete Hegseth's playmates at the Pentagon are using the unsecure Signal app just like their boss, writes John Casey.
October 8, 2025
This week, Pete Hegseth and Kash Patel started the frightening return of the Lavender Scare
Opinion: “Dudes in dresses” and Pride flags on desks are harbingers of the Trump administration’s plan to purge queer federal workers, writes John Casey.
October 4, 2025
Book bans in schools are more widespread than ever. Which states have had the most?
The bans, which often target LGBTQ-themed books, have gained steam in some of the expected states and others that may be a bit surprising.
October 3, 2025
Oregon, Portland sue Trump over plan to send National Guard
No, Portland is not "war-ravaged."
September 30, 2025
Pete Hegseth is a waste of time, and Trump is a disgraceful “Sleepy Don” at meeting for military leaders
Opinion: The silver lining is that I trust our generals. who understand service, sacrifice, and leadership, and will outlast two abhorrent narcissistic jerks, writes John Casey.
September 30, 2025
Military families sue Trump administration over gender-affirming care ban
Three military families are suing to keep their children's access to gender-affirming care.
September 8, 2025
Pentagon weakly corrects Pete Hegseth's views on women having the right to vote
"Of course the secretary thinks that women should have the right to vote," Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson said.
August 15, 2025
Watch Anderson Cooper dismantle Pete Hegseth's claims about CNN's reporting on Iran attack
Cooper takes Hegseth to task.
June 27, 2025
Democratic Rep. Sara Jacobs exposes Pete Hegseth’s anti-trans hypocrisy during embarrassing House hearing
She got him to commend the service of three women before revealing that they're transgender.
June 13, 2025
Gay congressman confronts Pete Hegseth over Harvey Milk ship, military diversity
After grilling Navy Secretary John Phelan Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen had some choice words for Hegseth Thursday.
June 12, 2025
Confederate or not? Army bases revert to names of rebels but supposedly honor others
Military Times has dubbed this "a workaround" of a law against naming bases for Confederates.
June 12, 2025
Sen. Adam Schiff blocked in effort to keep Harvey Milk's name on Navy ship
A Republican senator objected, keeping Schiff's resolution from winning unanimous consent.
June 6, 2025
‘Lesser-known D-Day’ strikes as Pentagon purges transgender patriots serving in the U.S. military
As of June 6, military commanders must identify anyone who may be trans for a medical evaluation and expulsion from the armed services.
June 6, 2025
For Pride Month, homophobe Hegseth orders Navy to strip Harvey Milk's name from ship
An official with the Department of Defense said the timing during Pride Month was intentional.
June 3, 2025