Chuck Schumer & Hakeem Jeffries commit to defending trans rights at star-studded Pride gala
“House Democrats will always stand with the LGBTQ community — including our transgender fellow Americans,” Hakeem Jeffries said.
June 5, 2025
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Trump's VA rescinds policy treating transgender vets with dignity (exclusive)
The Trump administration quietly reversed the policy, which means trans veterans won't be protected from discrimination at VA facilities.
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Trump's new executive order is discriminatory, unconstitutional, and harmful to military readiness, the organizations say.
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Hegseth attacks transgender service members in speech: 'No more dudes in dresses. We're done with that s**t'
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Attorneys argue the ban “fails under any level of review,” citing a “shocking proposition that transgender people do not exist.”
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Combat vet Tammy Duckworth leads Democrats’ final plea to stop Pentagon purge as trans military ban begins
“Mr. Secretary, do not implement this ban," the Illinois senator wrote in a letter to Pete Hegseth.
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Another judge blocks the Pentagon from implementing Trump's transgender military ban
Donald Trump's Department of Justice has had a difficult few days in court as the administration continues to try to ban transgender people from military service.
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BREAKING: Trump Justice Department asks Supreme Court to reinstate trans military ban blocked by courts
The Department of Justice is asking the court to set aside a lower court’s block on the anti-trans policy.
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April 24, 2025
Supreme Court allows Trump administration to enforce transgender military ban
The ruling, which only lifts a preliminary injunction, is counter to what all lower courts have said about the issue.
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May 6, 2025
HRC, Lambda Legal sue to stop Trump's transgender military ban
They filed the suit on behalf of six trans service members, one aspiring enlistee, and the Gender Justice League.
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D.C. appeals court won't block Trump's trans military ban — just yet
The judges may reconsider if the military takes action against trans service members.
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Trump's DOJ struggles defending trans military ban during D.C. appeals court hearing
The 3-judge panel appeared skeptical of the reasoning behind the government’s arguments.
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These are not ordinary times: How the Human Rights Campaign plans to move forward
Kelley Robinson, the president of Human Rights Campaign, lays out what the organization will do next after a major restructuring.
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What you need to know about Donald Trump's attempt to ban transgender people from the military
Two federal judges have blocked the Pentagon's attempt to kick out trans service members.
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Human Rights Campaign to lay off 20% of staff as LGBTQ+ organization restructures (exclusive)
After dozens of layoffs, the LGBTQ+ civil rights organization will “reset” with fewer employees and a refocused mission says its president Kelley Robinson.
February 4, 2025
Kentucky Army Reserve officer stands by viral Trans Day of Visibility video despite right-wing backlash
Capt. Christina Winters told The Advocate that risking her career to stand up for what is right, in the face of the current administration’s attack on transgender people, is worth it.
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Screw It, Gaga: Get Political AF at the Super Bowl
Sports and active resistance have a long, storied relationship.
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How to fight Trump’s anti-trans messaging that’s poisoning public opinion
A new poll suggests that anti-trans misinformation is working to erode support.
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