Thousands of LGBTQ+ vets were promised pardons. Only 4 have succeeded.
Former President Joe Biden pledged to use his clemency powers to right ‘an historic wrong.’ Why did it fall so short of its promise?
By Leah Rosenbaum
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Up to 1,000 transgender troops being separated under new Pentagon memo
Active duty troops have until June 6 to voluntarily identify themselves to the department, and troops in the National Guard and Reserve have until July 7.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
The history behind famous ‘Gay Vietnam Veteran’ headstone
Leonard Matlovich is buried in the Congressional Cemeteray beneath a grave stone that reads, “A Gay Vietnam Veteran.”
By Sarah Sicard
Transgender troops warn GOP bill could upend lives, weaken military
Senior military leaders to face questioning on transgender, diversity issues.
By Jacob Wendler
Fears of openly gay troops were vastly overblown: Pentagon report
Concerns about combat effectiveness and unit cohesion were basically unfounded, researchers found.
California enacts law to help LGBTQ military veterans
California's governor has signed a law he says will help military service members who were discharged under “don’t ask, don’t tell” policies.
Depression, suicide risk high among LGBTQ youth with military parents
Data was collected from nearly 35,000 survey respondents between October and December 2020.
By J.D. Simkins
Ramstein rethinks Pride Month events after critics bash ‘Drag Queen Story Time’ for kids
Objections centered on the library gathering but allegedly have led to a blanket ban from local leadership on any drag-related Pride Month event.
Where each military branch stands on pronoun use in signature blocks
The Air Force put out an official policy in December.
By Sarah Sicard
It’s time to honor all veterans by finally passing federal protections for transgender Americans
For transgender Americans, being out and visible as our authentic selves can be liberating and empowering.
By Alaina Kupec
Sacrifice beyond the call of duty
Our military must eliminate barriers to open service for transgender personnel and their families, wrote the executive director of PFLAG National.
By Brian K. Bond