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Ex-NFL player Chris Kluwe slams MAGA for 'trying to erase trans people,' gets arrested

The former Minnesota Vikings kicker was arrested after an act of "peaceful civil disobedience” at a Huntington Beach City Council meeting.

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Out Minnesota senator tries to keep seat

Minnesota state senator Paul Koering once fit neatly into the profile of socially conservative central Minnesota: abortion opponent, supporter of gun and property rights, outspoken supporter of veterans. But last year Koering was the only Republican in the senate to join Democrats in opposing an effort to force a floor vote on a constitutional same-sex marriage ban. And then he came out.

From left: U.S. Reps. Mark Takano and Becca Balint

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Congress members denounce VA's end to gender-affirming care, demand answers

U.S. Rep. Mark Takano and others sent a pointed letter to VA Secretary Doug Collins.

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Ex-NFL player Chris Kluwe slams MAGA for 'trying to erase trans people,' gets arrested

The former Minnesota Vikings kicker was arrested after an act of "peaceful civil disobedience” at a Huntington Beach City Council meeting.

Gay Veteran Supporting Fred Karger in Presidential Run

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.

Out Minnesota senator tries to keep seat

How a creative writing class stood between me and despair

Amid a rising tide of prejudice, a transgender veteran transforms her battle for identity by using her voice.

Congress members denounce VA's end to gender-affirming care, demand answers

U.S. Rep. Mark Takano and others sent a pointed letter to VA Secretary Doug Collins.

Trump administration announces end to gender-affirming care for transgender veterans

The announcement comes days after the VA denied it was rolling back policies for trans people’s dignity.

Veterans Affairs clinicians sign letter against Trump's ban on trans vets' care: ‘There is resistance’

“We will not forsake the oath we took to provide care,” the letter states.

Boston's St. Pat's Parade Excludes LGBT Marchers

After several weeks of debate, South Boston's St. Patrick's Day Parade will not include LGBT participants.

California Will Ease Benefit Process for Vets Discharged Under DADT

These vets are eligible to upgrade their discharge status to receive benefits, but many have found the process difficult. The new California program will help.

The Government Breaking Promises to LGBT People? You Don't Say

Color Amanda Kerri unsurprised that the VA has scrapped plans to cover gender-confirmation surgery.

Fights Break Out at Pro-Trump Rally

Pro-Trump supporters and anti-Trump protesters clashed at a "Make America Great Again" rally in California.

U.K. Prime Minister Apologizes for Ban on LGBTQ+ Service Members

Rishi Sunak's apology came after the release of a report on how armed forces members were harmed by the policy.

Military Families Show Support for Repeal

VA psychologist resigns over worry about Trump’s ‘unethical’ orders restricting care for trans vets

“It seems like directives don’t matter, [and now] I feel like I gave people false reassurance,” psychologist Dr. Mary Brinkmeyer told The Advocate.

Transgender vets deserve access to gender-affirming care, Veterans Affairs providers say (exclusive)

The U.S. government is turning its back on those who served, retired Army Staff Sgt. Alleria Stanley told The Advocate.

More Than 400 Hate Incidents Reported Since Trump's Election

SPLC reports an astounding number of hate-related incidents of physical and verbal harrassment fueled by Trump's election.

The Trans Woman Who Is Taking on the Military

Decorated Army veteran Allyson Robinson has some major plans for the country's only organization dedicated to serving LGBT people in uniform.

SLDN and OutServe to Merge

Servicemembers Legal Defense Network and OutServe, two of the most prominent groups working to assist LGBT military members, announced that they intend to combine forces.

LGBT Exclusion Costs St. Paddy's Parades

Three major sponsors say 'no thanks' to sponsoring parades that bar openly gay participants.

Oped Lessons of 911 Remind Us That Equality Matters

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veteran support

The former Minnesota Vikings kicker was arrested after an act of "peaceful civil disobedience” at a Huntington Beach City Council meeting.

Easterseals CEO Kendra Davenport discussed the findings of a groundbreaking new report with The Advocate.

Amid a rising tide of prejudice, a transgender veteran transforms her battle for identity by using her voice.

U.S. Rep. Mark Takano and others sent a pointed letter to VA Secretary Doug Collins.

The announcement comes days after the VA denied it was rolling back policies for trans people’s dignity.

“We will not forsake the oath we took to provide care,” the letter states.

After several weeks of debate, South Boston's St. Patrick's Day Parade will not include LGBT participants.

These vets are eligible to upgrade their discharge status to receive benefits, but many have found the process difficult. The new California program will help.

Color Amanda Kerri unsurprised that the VA has scrapped plans to cover gender-confirmation surgery.

Pro-Trump supporters and anti-Trump protesters clashed at a "Make America Great Again" rally in California.

Rishi Sunak's apology came after the release of a report on how armed forces members were harmed by the policy.

“It seems like directives don’t matter, [and now] I feel like I gave people false reassurance,” psychologist Dr. Mary Brinkmeyer told The Advocate.

The U.S. government is turning its back on those who served, retired Army Staff Sgt. Alleria Stanley told The Advocate.

SPLC reports an astounding number of hate-related incidents of physical and verbal harrassment fueled by Trump's election.

Decorated Army veteran Allyson Robinson has some major plans for the country's only organization dedicated to serving LGBT people in uniform.

Servicemembers Legal Defense Network and OutServe, two of the most prominent groups working to assist LGBT military members, announced that they intend to combine forces.

Three major sponsors say 'no thanks' to sponsoring parades that bar openly gay participants.