LGBTQ Vets and Pentagon Reach Historic Settlement Over ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Discharges
The agreement could restore veterans’ benefits to military service members discharged under the policy that ended in 2011…
Pentagon reaches historic settlement with veterans discharged under ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’
LGBTQ+ veterans who faced discrimination under policy can update paperwork to remove mention of their sexualityThe Department of Defense reached a historic settlement with more than 30,000 LGBTQ+ veterans who were discharged under the controversial “don’t ask, don’t tell” (DADT) policy, which allowed LGBTQ+ members to serve only if they concealed their sexuality.As a part…
Gay cruisers need to be wary of this Caribbean cruise port
Cruise lines are still stopping there and not warning LGBTQ+ passengers about serious violence and prison risks…
Richard Hays, influential scholar who changed his mind on same-sex marriage, has died
RNS) — The renowned New Testament scholar and former dean of Duke Divinity School described his most recent book as an act of repentance for the way his work had been used to harm LGBTQ people and to divide Christians. The post Richard Hays, influential scholar who changed his mind on same-sex marriage…
Biden made diversifying the federal bench a top priority. Here’s a look at his legacy
President Biden’s judicial picks have included the first Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court, women of color to federal appeals courts and openly LGBTQ judges to serve on the federal bench…Comelec to release anti-discrimination guidelines for 2025 campaign
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will release guidelines on anti-discriminatory campaigns for the 2025 elections, Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia said on Tuesday. According to Garcia, some candidates from the women sector and LGBTQIA+ community experience discrimination and harassment. He also emphasized that being a public official and a voter should know…
Trump to sign Executive Order removing transgender personnel from US military
United States President-elect, Donald Trump, is reportedly planning to sign an executive order that would remove all transgender members from the country’s military. Daily Mail reports that the development has raised concerns within the LGBTQ+ community. The development is coming amid moves by the US Congress to stop first transgender lawmaker from using…
Malaysian court orders return of Swatch LGBTQ-themed watches
A Malaysian court orders the return of seized Swatch LGBTQ watches amid growing intolerance in the Muslim-majority Southeast Asian nation towards the LGBTQ community…
All That Glitters New Years Eve Party at Hairy Mary’s
Ring in the New Year with a sparkle at Hairy Mary’s on the Gold Coast this New Years Eve. The only LGBTQIA+ venue on the Gold Coast is hosting their … The post All That Glitters New Years Eve Party at Hairy Mary’s appeared first on Star Observer…