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Fight for Queer Equality in the Military Chronicled in New MSNBC Documentary

Through the eyes of a veteran and activists, Serving in Secret depicts discrimination, love, heartache, and redemption on the road to repealing anti-LGBTQ+ policies.

Bisexual Veteran's Story Highlighted at Library of Congress

The library's "Serving in Silence: LGBTQ+ Veterans" collection seeks to encompass the experiences of all segments of the community.

Gay Sex Ban in Military Upheld by South Korean Court

In the past, the law has been used to arrest dozens of people in what critics have called a “gay witch-hunt.”

Dianne Feinstein: An LGBTQ+ Rights Champion

Feinstein was slow to embrace marriage equality but eventually did, and she supported the community in other ways.

Republican Rep. Paul Gosar Calls for Death to 'Sodomy-Promoting Traitor' Gen. Mark Milley

The far-right Republican from Arizona went on an unhinged rant against the retiring Joint Chiefs chairman.

Donald Trump Asked Joint Chiefs Chair Mark Milley, 'Are You Soft on Transgenders?'

In a new Atlantic interview, Milley recounts that Trump once said no one wants to see wounded veterans.

Pro-Equality Lawmakers Demand Removal of Anti-LGBTQ+ Sections From Defense Bill

The House version of the National Defense Authorization Act includes bans on trans health care, Pride flags, drag shows, and more.

Democratic Lawmakers Reintroduce Landmark LGBTQ+ Military Equality Bill

Lawmakers have reintroduce a bill to create a commission to address historic anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination.

Transgender American Suspended by Ukrainian Military After Controversial Video

Sarah Ashton-Cirillo's comments about hunting down Russian "propagandists" drew a complaint from Republican U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance.

Military Veterans Sue to Reclassify Sexuality-Based Discharge Records

The LGBTQ+ veterans demand access to the healthcare, financial and education resources an honorable discharge would have afforded them.

Senate OK's Defense Bill Without Anti-LGBTQ+ Provisions, Setting Up Fight With House

Fights are likely over individual appropriations bills as well.

U.K. Prime Minister Apologizes for Ban on LGBTQ+ Service Members

Rishi Sunak's apology came after the release of a report on how armed forces members were harmed by the policy.

Voters Oppose Anti-LGBTQ+, Anti-Abortion Amendments to Defense Bill: Poll

Those are the findings of a Data for Progress survey of likely voters.

House Republicans Attack LGBTQ+ Community Through Spending Bills

They are attaching anti-LGBTQ+ amendments to every appropriations bill that's pending.

Republicans Use Defense Bill to Restrict Abortion, Gender-Affirming Care

GOPers like to say they “support the troops,” but when it comes down to it, they don’t support certain troops.

Republicans Attempt to Hijack Defense Bill With Anti-Transgender Amendments​

Far-right lawmakers want to use the bill to target access to abortion, gender-affirming care, and more in the military.

The Military Ignores Its History With Drag and Queer Vets

While the military forgets its drag show past, it's also denying reparations for those wrongly and adversely affected by “don’t ask, don’t tell.”

Florida Transgender Veteran Kicked Out of VA Medical Center Bathroom

She says she was made to suffer the indignity of being kicked out of the bathroom on federal property.

Pentagon Officials Fear Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Could Impact Military Readiness

The attacks on the LGBTQ+ community has dire consequences across American society.

Military Chief Defends Cancellation of Drag Show at Nevada Military Base

It was “the absolute right thing to do,” Mark Milley told CNN.