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
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She got him to commend the service of three women before revealing that they're transgender.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth sparks outrage by denigrating transgender military members, saying the armed forces are "leaving wokeness behind."
Donald Trump's Department of Justice has had a difficult few days in court as the administration continues to try to ban transgender people from military service.
The judges may reconsider if the military takes action against trans service members.
Kelley Robinson, the president of Human Rights Campaign, lays out what the organization will do next after a major restructuring.
Capt. Christina Winters told The Advocate that risking her career to stand up for what is right, in the face of the current administration’s attack on transgender people, is worth it.
A new poll suggests that anti-trans misinformation is working to erode support.
“House Democrats will always stand with the LGBTQ community — including our transgender fellow Americans,” Hakeem Jeffries said.
Attorneys argue the ban “fails under any level of review,” citing a “shocking proposition that transgender people do not exist.”
The Department of Justice is asking the court to set aside a lower court’s block on the anti-trans policy.
The ruling, which only lifts a preliminary injunction, is counter to what all lower courts have said about the issue.
Two federal judges have blocked the Pentagon's attempt to kick out trans service members.
Sports and active resistance have a long, storied relationship.
The Trump administration quietly reversed the policy, which means trans veterans won't be protected from discrimination at VA facilities.
Trump's new executive order is discriminatory, unconstitutional, and harmful to military readiness, the organizations say.
“Mr. Secretary, do not implement this ban," the Illinois senator wrote in a letter to Pete Hegseth.
As of June 6, military commanders must identify anyone who may be trans for a medical evaluation and expulsion from the armed services.
They filed the suit on behalf of six trans service members, one aspiring enlistee, and the Gender Justice League.
The 3-judge panel appeared skeptical of the reasoning behind the government’s arguments.
After dozens of layoffs, the LGBTQ+ civil rights organization will “reset” with fewer employees and a refocused mission says its president Kelley Robinson.