Military & Veterans
Nearly one in five transgender people are active military service members or veterans, which is almost twice the rate of the general population. Support for transgender veterans has improved, but they still face barriers in obtaining updated service records that do not forcibly out them as transgender, receiving VA coverage of necessary medical procedures, and accessing their care and benefits without discrimination or bias. See our resources to learn more about the needs of transgender veterans and service members, and how to get support.
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Becoming a King: Sybastian Smith on the Joy of Drag
As a young Black queer person growing up in the Deep South, there are often not many places where one can be safe to express all the parts of themselves. But I vividly remember attending my first drag show... at that very moment... I proclaimed that I belonged onstage.
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Veterans Affairs Dept. Closes Gap in Survivor Benefits for LGBTQ Veterans and Their Families
The US Department of Veterans Affairs today announced that it is closing the gap in survivor benefits for certain survivors of LGBTQ veterans, specifically those who were unable to wed until the 2015 Obergefell Supreme Court Decision.
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