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A Trans Service Member Explains Why the Mattis Policy Absolutely Is a Trans Military Ban

The Department of Defense has been claiming this is not actually a ban on transgender service members. But in effect, the Mattis Policy is “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell II: This Time As Farce.”

By Vivian Valentine| March 18, 2019 | 8 Comments
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Uncharted Waters: A Trans Woman’s Journey Transitioning in the Navy

“Presenting as male every day hurts. When the ship is in port, it’s not as bad; I grow to hate coming in to work, but once the day ends I can go home and be myself. When we’re underway, it’s worse. I’m stuck being ‘him’ all day, every day. Sometimes for days, sometimes for weeks… once, for months.”

By Vivian Valentine| July 9, 2018 | 15 Comments
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By Laneia| October 30, 2017 | 18 Comments
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F*cking Hell, Trump Just Signed a Memo Enacting Trans Military Ban

Today Trump signed an official directive that prohibits transgender people from joining the military, and additionally gives Defense Secretary Mattis a great deal of latitude in terms of deciding the fate of transgender people already enlisted.

By Rachel| August 25, 2017 | 21 Comments
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By Laneia| August 24, 2017 | 9 Comments
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Five Trans Service Members on the Glory and Agony of the US Military

These are stories of trans people who have served or are serving in the US military; their experiences range from the positive to the deeply traumatic and everywhere in between. 

By the team| July 31, 2017 | 17 Comments
News + Politics

“President” Trump Bans Trans People From Military Service via F*cking Twitter

Donald Trump decided to switch up his morning Twitter time today, putting the breaks on his relentless 140-character lies that he and his campaign didn’t work with Russia to steal the White House, and moving ahead with a “plan” to ban all transgender people from serving in the U.S. military.

By Heather Hogan| July 26, 2017 | 52 Comments

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