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Today, we honor the service of our nation’s #LGBTQIAPlus veterans. Today marks anniversary of the hateful and reactionary “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. Yeah, we should pause and reflect on the progress we have made and the many challenges that remain.

Our next happy hour will be on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 6:00-8:00 PM at the Admiral in Dupont Circle. Join us next week and get to know fellow members of the ONS community. We look forward to seeing you there! No RSVP required.

Extremism attacks in Congress threaten the ability of trans service members and dependence access to healthcare. Call TODAY (202) 224-3121) and urge them to oppose gender affirming care bans in the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

May we continue to strive for a more perfect union, with liberty and justice for all. Happy Independence Day!

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Over the weekend, our CEO & Co-Founder joined the folks over at "Foreign Policy" to talk about the lives, loves, and legacies of the queer members of "The Greatest Generation." foreignpolicy.com/2024/06/29/b...

The Greatest Generation Had Queer Veterans, Too

Biden’s pardon of gay soldiers is just one part of acknowledging untold stories.

We belong in every room where decisions are being made, and we're grateful to our boss for opening doors wider at one of the nation's leading organizations bsky.app/profile/did:...

TYSM and happy Pride!

As with service discharge upgrades, we’ve long advocated for these pardons and worked closely with stakeholders and our partners in government. We’re proud to see these pardons take place and for the tangible impact it will have on these veterans www.cnn.com/2024/06/25/p...

Biden expected to pardon veterans convicted under military law banning gay sex, officials say | CNN Politics

President Joe Biden is expected to pardon US veterans who were convicted by the military over a 60-year period under a military law that banned gay sex, three US officials told CNN.

This is a remarkable example of the long shadow of organized bureaucratic violence that we should do more to consider, reflect on, and repair. www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-...

Veteran comes out as gay in his obituary: 'Now that my secret is known, I'll forever rest in peace'

Col. Edward Thomas Ryan of Rennselaer, New York, wrote that his fear of being ostracized by friends and family kept him from coming out.