LGBTQ news and entertainment
This past weekend, Donald Trump shared an article on his Truth Social account that included a pink triangle—the symbol from the Nazi period used to identify and target gay men in concentration camps—overlaid with a red prohibition sign. Continue reading “Trump Amplifies Nazi-Era Pink Triangle Symbol On Social Media”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Broadway/TV star Sheryl Lee Ralph received The Advocate of the Year award at the Out100 event Wednesday night where she spoke of being inspired by the LGBTQ+ community and shared wisdom about what advocacy means to her. Continue reading “Sheryl Lee Ralph Honored As ‘Advocate Of The Year’ + More News”
Donald Trump is not only planning to once again ban transgender people from joining the U.S. military, but according to reports he also plans to kick out the 15,000+ trans military members who are currently serving. Continue reading “Trump Plans To Discharge Trans Military Service Members”
In this week’s podcast: President Biden has pardoned LGBTQ military who were discharged for being queer under Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: LGBTQ Military Pardons, New “Golden Girls-Like” Sitcom + More”
An Orthodox church in Kyiv, Ukraine, revoked a medal it awarded to Ukrainian combat medic Viktor Pylypenko after the church discovered he was gay. Pylypenko has bravely defended his country during the full-scale invasion of his country by Russia. But then, something uplifting occurred as the church’s reversal didn’t sit well with Pylypenko’s fellow soldiers, and many have now denounced the same honor given to them. Continue reading “Ukrainian Veterans Reject Honors After Church Revokes Gay Soldier’s Medal”
The Defense Department announced on Wednesday, the 12th anniversary of the repeal of its hideous “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, that it will begin proactively reviewing cases involving LGBTQ veterans who were discharged under DADT. Continue reading “Defense Dept To Begin Proactively Restoring Honorable Discharges To LGBTQ Veterans”
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Some news items you might have missed: • Military Times: A decade after U.S. military branches discarded the hideous “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” policy and allowed gay and lesbian troops to serve openly, a report from the Joint Staff found that concerns about combat effectiveness and unit cohesion were basically unfounded. Continue reading “Study: Fears Of Openly Gay Troops Were Overblown + More News”
As LGBTQ advocates acknowledged the 10th anniversary of the repeal of “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell,” the Department of Veterans Affairs announced those service members who were forced out under the homophobic policy can receive full benefits. Continue reading “LGBTQ Military Veterans Discharged Under DADT To Receive Full Benefits”