Dominican Republic's high court to review laws banning gay sex among police and armed forces
The Dominican Republic does not ban same-sex conduct by private individuals.
August 30 2024 1:20 PM
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HRC's Kelley Robinson to DNC: We fight for LGBTQ+ freedom “without exception”
Robinson delivered a stirring speech on a day that spotlighted LGBTQ+ rights.
August 21 2024 10:08 PM
Court strikes down last barrier to military service by people living with HIV
A U.S. district judge ruled that the U.S. military cannot ban enlistment by those who are HIV-positive but asymptomatic with an undetectable viral load.
August 21 2024 7:01 PM
Here's what Democrats promise to do for LGBTQ+ people in their 2024 platform
The DNC has released its full platform for the next four years, which features dozens of policies that would improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people.
August 21 2024 10:43 AM
Pete Buttigieg calls out Donald Trump’s disrespect for military at Minnesota Biden campaign event
The Navy veteran spoke to other vets at a VFW post in St. Paul.
July 17 2024 11:49 AM
Joe Manchin joins Senate GOP to strip health care from transgender military members & their families
The former Democrat continues his right-wing inclinations.
July 12 2024 12:10 PM
Joe Biden pardons all veterans convicted and discharged over their sexuality or gender identity
“Today, I am righting a historic wrong by using my clemency authority to pardon many former service members who were convicted simply for being themselves,” Biden said.
June 26 2024 10:26 AM
Federal judge rules that LGBTQ+ veterans can sue Pentagon over 'don’t ask, don’t tell' discharges
The wrongs committed by the Department of Defense against LGBTQ+ service members have yet to be fully addressed.
June 24 2024 4:08 PM
Out reps and allies denounce anti-LGBTQ+ provisions in House defense spending bill
“Republicans love to claim how they support our troops in one breath, just to turn around and vote to discriminate against them with the next,” said Rep. Mark Pocan, chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus.
June 14 2024 4:16 PM
Retired firefighter and veteran comes out as gay — in his obituary
Edward Thomas Ryan apologized for not having had the courage to come out in life, but the mistreatment he saw gay people experience deterred him.
June 12 2024 1:03 PM
Disabled veterans lack vital support as fewer Americans know someone in military service: report
Easterseals CEO Kendra Davenport discussed the findings of a groundbreaking new report with The Advocate.
May 06 2024 5:53 PM
Two military members denied promotions for having HIV just won their lawsuit
The settlement will see that the two are commissioned as officers "in recognition of the status and military careers they qualified for and earned years ago."
April 09 2024 3:02 PM
Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman, champion of 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal, dead at 82
Lieberman, who was Al Gore's running mate in 2000, leaves a largely pro-LGBTQ+ record.
March 27 2024 7:16 PM
David Mixner, veteran LGBTQ+ activist and presidential adviser, has died at 77
Mixner's advocacy spanned from the 1960s movements for civil rights and peace to the 21st-century fight for marriage equality and included notable involvement with Bill Clinton on the issue of gays in the military.
March 11 2024 10:17 PM
Ukrainian veterans protest after church withdrawals gay soldier's medal
“We thank the soldier for his military merits, but we do not share his sinful preferences and LGBT agitation,” the Orthodox Church said in canceling the medal to Viktor Pylypenko.
March 02 2024 11:00 AM
Pat Logue, Lambda Legal attorney who won landmark cases, has died
“Pat Logue was a brilliant lawyer, a trailblazing jurist, and a hero to the LGBTQ community," says a Lambda Legal statement.
February 29 2024 10:17 AM
Gay Democratic reps demand Pentagon resolve cases of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ dishonorable discharges
Lawmakers have pressed the Department of Defense in a new letter for faster action on injustices stemming from the DADT policy.
January 29 2024 10:19 AM
Trans veterans were promised access to gender-affirming surgeries — but it never happened
The Transgender American Veterans Association filed a lawsuit on Thursday over the Department of Veterans Affairs’ failure to act after years of inaction.
January 25 2024 1:32 PM
Meet the transgender Space Force rocket scientist who’s unimpressed by Libs of TikTok’s attacks
”If video and photos of me are shared, great because I see that as an opportunity for someone to see that LGBTQ people are successful wherever they are,” Col. Bree Fram said in response to online attacks.
January 09 2024 3:41 PM
Massachusetts governor seeks IVF coverage for veterans in same-sex relationships
Maura Healey, one of the first out lesbian governors in the nation, wants to equalize coverage of assisted reproduction and provide other new benefits to Massachusetts veterans.
January 04 2024 4:50 PM