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Republican Senate hopeful says U.S. military needs ‘alpha males and alpha females,’ not LGBTQ+ people

Hung Cao made the inflammatory remarks during Wednesday’s Virginia U.S. Senate debate.

Angelica Ross Shared How She Was a Victim of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” on Veterans Day

The actress, activist, and founder took to social media to point out the ongoing damage the military policy still inflicts.

Judge Won't Stop Enlistment of Trans Troops

U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly said no once again to the Trump administration's increasingly desperate pleas to delay trans enlistment.

Let People Living With HIV Enter Armed Forces, Lambda Legal Tells Court

Courts have already ruled that HIV-positive troops currently serving can be deployed overseas, and now it's time to let Americans who are positive enlist, says the legal group.

Ash Carter, Defense Secretary Who Supported Trans Soldiers, Dies at 68

He led the Department of Defense's effort to include transgender service members in the ranks of the U.S. military.

Another Bill Reintroduced To Protect Antigay Service Members

The bill would also prevent same-sex couples from marrying on military bases and other facilities.

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.

Filipina Trans Woman's Alleged U.S. Marine Murderer Granted Trial Suspension

During the 60-day delay, Filipino advocates have high hopes for a review of the Visiting Forces Agreement, which has allowed the U.S. to remain involved in U.S. Marine Joseph Scott Pemberton's custody.

U.S. Naval Academy Hosts First Same-Sex Wedding

The military school marked an historic moment last weekend, hosting the nuptials of graduate David Bucher and his partner Bruce Moats.

Transgender Navy Officer Wins Waiver to Serve Openly

Activist groups welcomed the waiver but emphasized that all trans military personnel deserve the right to serve.

Transgender Rights Align with Conservative Values

The Fox News crowd needs to realize trans equality is actually part of its agenda.

Ukrainian Ambassador Speaks Out for LGBTQ+ Rights

Oksana Markarova offered support for LGBTQ+ Ukrainians during an appearance in Washington, D.C.

Philippine Gov't Charges U.S. Marine With Murder of Trans Woman

After being turned over to Filipino authorities in October, U.S. Marine Pfc. Joseph Scott Pemberton now officially faces murder charges for the brutal strangulation of Filipina national Jennifer Laude.

A Black Lesbian's View on the Trump Years: Jim Crow Is Back

A backlash to recent progress has sent us back 60 years, writes Rev. Irene Monroe.

Pence Aide Hits Back at Gay Olympian Adam Rippon

Mike Pence's spokeswoman says Rippon's claim that Pence supports "ex-gay" therapy "is totally false." But is it?

Leading Ukrainian LGBTQ+ Activist on a Possible Russian Invasion

"We need support, but what we don't need right now is anyone inciting panic. ... We ask the world to take concrete steps to put maximum pressure on Russia."

Anthony “the Mooch” Scaramucci, one of Harris’s guests at the debate tonight, on the dangers of his old boss

A long-time LGBTQ+ ally, Scaramucci says that we have to do everything we can to make sure Harris wins in November.

How JD Vance went from thinking he was gay and changing his name twice to being an anti-LGBTQ+ extremist

Donald Trump’s vice-presidential pick has reinvented himself repeatedly.