Naval officials, veterans, and local leaders welcomed the ship to the Port of San Francisco with a special arrival ceremony and celebration
Mixner was a formidable presence in both Democratic progressive political circles and within his beloved LGBTQ+ community
The Pentagon has endeavored to address the problem, but advocates say the agency has been too slow to act to address the issue
"The Department of Defense has the responsibility to uplift LGBTQ+ veterans who were previously degraded because of their sexuality"
The plaintiffs whom were kicked out of the military because of their sexual orientation, also want DoD to remedy ongoing discrimination
A natural agitator, he challenged the status quo and relished going against the grain, never hesitating to make waves
Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson, the Democrats' 3rd witness, dedicated a portion of her prepared remarks to the Equality Act
Eisenhower's executive order barring homosexuals from employment in the federal government was not rescinded until 1995
Boycotting Travolta, Diamond Hunting with Laverne Cox, Outing the Governor’s Brother… and Other Adventures in the War to Win LGBTQ Equality
With 258 votes in favor, 169 opposed, and one Member voting “present,” the legislation will now be signed into law