Tag: LGBTQ Veterans

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Legislation, LGBTQ+

Summary for LGBTQ Mil/Vet Commission Bill Added

Update (05/13/2021) A bill summary was added today: This bill establishes the Commission to Study the Stigmatization, Criminalization, and Ongoing Exclusion and Inequity for LGBTQ Servicemembers and Veterans. The Commission must identify and compile information about the history of military policy regarding homosexuality from 1778 onward, including regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) sexual orientation and gender identity. The Commission must hold public … Continue reading Summary for LGBTQ Mil/Vet Commission Bill Added

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LGBTQ Veterans, Mental Health Month

Mental Health Issues for LGBTQ+ Veterans #MHM #MHAM

When it comes to LGBTQ+ Veterans, the VA separates lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) Veterans and transgender/intersex Veterans. The differentiation is not discriminatory; it is necessary because the VA recognizes that LGB and transgender/intersex Veterans face different health issues. Mental health for LGBTQ+ Veterans is multilayered due to the progress of military equality starting with the repeal of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) policy … Continue reading Mental Health Issues for LGBTQ+ Veterans #MHM #MHAM

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Department of Defense (DoD), Discrimination, Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT), LGBTQ Veterans, LGBTQ+, Military Equality, On This Day, U.S. Military, Veterans

On This Day: 05 February

2014 DoD Directive Containing Provisions for Homosexual Conduct Implemented; DADT is Officially Live Following the process of developing, debating, and enacting the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) policy in 2013, an updated DODD 1304.26, Qualification Standards for Enlistment, Appointment, and Induction, is implemented. In it there is a section titled, “Provision Related to Homosexual Conduct.” Below is the full text of the provisional section: 8. … Continue reading On This Day: 05 February

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Court of Appeals, Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy, Discrimination, Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT), LGBTQ HIstory, LGBTQ Veterans, LGBTQ+, On This Day, U.S. Military, United States Marine Corps (USMC), Veterans

On This Day: 28 January | Homosexuality “Incompatible”, LCR v. USA Motion Denied, DADT Repeal

An anti-gay directive goes into effect, court action on DADT occurs & plans for repeal are revealed Continue reading On This Day: 28 January | Homosexuality “Incompatible”, LCR v. USA Motion Denied, DADT Repeal

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