LGBTQ+ immigrants face 'most immediate risk' of ICE raids in Los Angeles
Over 1.25 million LGBTQ+ adult immigrants live in the U.S., with an estimated 10 percent living in Los Angeles County.
June 13, 2025
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During Trump’s dictatorial military parade Saturday, America needs a Tiananmen Square moment
Opinion: Could one lone figure standing in Trump’s ghoulish parade become the catalyst to a democratic rebound in America? writes John Casey
June 13, 2025
California LGBTQ+ Groups condemn Trump’s ‘dangerous’ crackdown on L.A. immigration protesters
As immigration raids and protests sweep LA, California's queer groups say "LGBTQ+ immigrants are especially vulnerable."
June 9, 2025
Cop Video Shows Military General Confront TV Reporter Before Journalist's Arrest
Body-worn camera video reveals discrepancies between what was caught on tape and what police officials claim happened when NewsNation's Evan Lambert was arrested in Ohio on Wednesday.
February 10, 2023
Louisiana National Guard Will Extend Partner Benefits
Louisiana is the latest state to announce that members of its National Guard will extend benefits to its gay members' legal spouses.
December 5, 2013
Why I tried to join the National Guard
On May 30 three Soulforce activists were rejected by the Minnesota National Guard because of the U.S. military's antigay "don't ask, don't tell" policy. This would-be recruit--an organizer of this spring's Equality Ride--is dead serious about signing up, and she'll be back at the recruiting office later this summer with reinforcements.
June 2, 2006
Hagel: Full National Guard To Recognize Gay Couples
Less than two months after the Defense Department launched an inquiry into how to recognize same-sex couples, each National Guard organization is now falling in line to observe the policy.
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December 13, 2013
Texas National Guard Amends Policy For Same-Sex Couples
Gay and lesbian members of the Texas National Guard will now be able to receive benefits for their spouses.
November 27, 2013
Defying Trump, Calif. National Guard Won't Discharge Trans Troops
During a meeting with state lawmakers on Tuesday, one of the highest-ranking National Guard officers said they won't abide by Trump's ban.
February 7, 2019
Antigay Leader: Call National Guard to Halt Same-Sex Nuptials
Randy Thomasson, who backed California's Proposition 8, says Republican governors should call on the National Guard to 'defend' marriage from same-sex couples.
January 13, 2015
Hagel: Denying Military IDs to Gay National Guard Spouses is Wrong
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has ordered the head of the National Guard to look into the matter.
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November 1, 2013
Five States Say They'll Let Trans Troops Serve in National Guard
Governors of five western states say they'll defy Donald Trump's transgender military ban.
April 24, 2019
Full Benefits for Married Same-Sex Couples Granted by Florida National Guard
The Florida National Guard has announced it is now 'full compliance' with the Pentagon's updated benefits policy, which now includes eligibility for same-sex married couples.
November 5, 2013
Charlie Morgan's Widow Can Finally Access Her Late Wife's Military Benefits
Karen Morgan, who was married to the late chief warrant officer and outspoken lesbian military activist Charlie Morgan, received a military ID card for the first time Wednesday.
October 24, 2013
Keke Palmer to National Guardsmen: Kneeling Is Not Enough for Me
The out actress implored members of the National Guard to march with protesters in solidarity.
June 3, 2020
Pride in the Military a Decade+ After 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
Even after the ban fell, so much discrimination persisted, writes Jeffrey Roth of the U.S. Army National Guard.
June 2, 2023
North Carolinians React to HB2 Replacement Bill
"HB 142 really does not solve the problems that HB2 created," said National Guard veteran and trans activist Vivian Taylor.
March 31, 2017