Latest "LGBTQ" stories

Pentagon to revisit ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ discharges

'Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' repealed 12 years ago today, forced thousands of LGBTQ+ troops to leave the military under less than honorable circumstances.

By Jaime Moore-Carrillo

5 days ago

A fence is decorated with pride flags during a pride month event at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 28, 2023.

Opinion

Justice is long overdue for LGBTQ+ veterans

Tens of thousands of veterans who were discharged due to their sexual orientation did not receive an honorable discharge.

By Jules Sohn

3 weeks ago

Transgender troops warned to avoid Florida over discriminatory laws

One in five transgender people will choose to serve in the military, with nearly 15,000 active and reserve troops already serving according to one study.

By Eden Stratton, The War Horse

6 weeks ago

Transgender troops warn GOP bill could upend lives, weaken military

Senior military leaders to face questioning on transgender, diversity issues.

By Jacob Wendler

6 months ago

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.

12 months ago

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.

By Rachel S. Cohen

16 months ago