Latest "transgender troops" stories

An activist holds a sign calling for federal protections of transgender rights, in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on April 1, 2023.

Opinion

Banning gender affirming care impacts service members and families

Conservative lawmakers are trying to turn back the clock, when it’s clear the majority of Americans, and troops themselves, support transgender troops.

By Bree Fram

5 weeks ago

Transgender vets call for more protections from Congress, VA

Advocates want VA to move ahead with plans to provide gender-affirming surgery to transgender veterans, a policy change first promised in summer 2021.

By Leo Shane III

6 months ago

New in 2020: Another battle about transgender troops

A top lawmaker says the issue is one of his biggest goals for the coming year.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

4 years ago

What’s in the emergency defense policy bill?

Here's the skinny on the “skinny” version of the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act from Sen. Jim Inhofe.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

4 years ago

Obama defense secretary talks Trump administration, transgender troops and how to lead half the federal government

Ash Carter talks leadership, policy, and why it's a mistake to take the SECDEF job out of a sense of obligation.

By Meghann Myers

4 years ago

Military budget showdown set as Democrats advance authorization bill over GOP objections

The $733 billion military policy bill includes a host of progressive priorities, including limits on the nuclear weapons arsenal and new rules for transgender recruits.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

4 years ago

Latest "transgender troops" stories

Opinion

Banning gender affirming care impacts service members and families

Conservative lawmakers are trying to turn back the clock, when it’s clear the majority of Americans, and troops themselves, support transgender troops.

Transgender vets call for more protections from Congress, VA

Advocates want VA to move ahead with plans to provide gender-affirming surgery to transgender veterans, a policy change first promised in summer 2021.

New in 2020: Another battle about transgender troops

A top lawmaker says the issue is one of his biggest goals for the coming year.

What’s in the emergency defense policy bill?

Here's the skinny on the “skinny” version of the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act from Sen. Jim Inhofe.

Obama defense secretary talks Trump administration, transgender troops and how to lead half the federal government

Ash Carter talks leadership, policy, and why it's a mistake to take the SECDEF job out of a sense of obligation.

Military budget showdown set as Democrats advance authorization bill over GOP objections

The $733 billion military policy bill includes a host of progressive priorities, including limits on the nuclear weapons arsenal and new rules for transgender recruits.

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There is now no Marine uniform that requires women to wear skirts