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from99% Invisible
6 days ago

Constitution Breakdown #1: Nikole Hannah-Jones - 99% Invisible

Nikole Hannah-Jones emphasizes the relevance of the Preamble by connecting it to the historical impact of slavery on America’s foundation, asserting that the narrative of the nation is inherently linked to its legacy.
US politics
#transgender-rights
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

'Lesser-known D-Day' strikes as Pentagon purges transgender patriots serving in the U.S. military

The Pentagon's directive forces transgender service members to resign or face dismissal, impacting military readiness and contradicting American values.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Combat vet Tammy Duckworth leads Democrats' final plea to stop Pentagon purge as trans military ban begins

Sen. Tammy Duckworth is leading efforts to halt the expulsion of transgender military personnel.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

'Lesser-known D-Day' strikes as Pentagon purges transgender patriots serving in the U.S. military

The Pentagon's directive forces transgender service members to resign or face dismissal, impacting military readiness and contradicting American values.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Combat vet Tammy Duckworth leads Democrats' final plea to stop Pentagon purge as trans military ban begins

Sen. Tammy Duckworth is leading efforts to halt the expulsion of transgender military personnel.
US politics
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Senators throw weight behind military right to repair

Senators Warren and Sheehy introduced a bill to enshrine the US Army's right to repair policy across all military branches.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene Threatens to Call Cops on Conservative Reporter in the Capitol: You're Harassing Me'

Greene asserted that she knows of no Americans personally harmed by Iran, while highlighting the danger posed by illegal immigration and drug cartels in the U.S.
SF politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

NATO leaders gather for historic summit with unity on the line

Trump's first appearance at NATO since returning to the White House was supposed to center on how the U.S. secured the historic military spending pledge from others in the security alliance - effectively bending it to its will.
Europe politics
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump's Yemen bombings killed nearly as many civilians as 23 previous years of US attacks, analysis shows

Trump's Yemen bombing campaign resulted in historic civilian casualties, indicating a potential shift in U.S. military engagement policies.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Ex-Fox Host Tells CNN Trump Taking War Advice From Conspiracy Loon Laura Loomer

Yes, look, I think it's good to have a difference of opinion even inside of MAGA, because what we've seen on both sides of the aisle is that when you have group think, that's when incivility really brews. What I'm more worried about here is actually what Alyssa was just talking about, which is Trump's beliefs himself.
US politics
#trump-administration
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
US politics

Trump rips ex-presidents, vows military will be 'respected again' in West Point graduation speech touting 'Golden Age' priorities

US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Trump rips ex-presidents, vows military will be 'respected again' in West Point graduation speech touting 'Golden Age' priorities

Trump emphasizes a military focus on U.S. borders and core missions during his West Point graduation speech.
US politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Trump must step up to deliver promised peace through strength

Trump's second term has increased global war risks due to unqualified appointments and politicization of military leadership.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Trump news at a glance: president berates Putin; judge blocks changes to voting rights

Trump's call for peace in Ukraine comes after a devastating attack on Kyiv, revealing a shift in his approach to the conflict.
#lgbtq-rights
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
SF LGBT

Democratic Rep. Sara Jacobs exposes Pete Hegseth's anti-trans hypocrisy during embarrassing House hearing

SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

BREAKING: Supreme Court allows Trump administration to enforce transgender military ban

The U.S. Supreme Court allows the Trump administration's ban on transgender military service to take effect, prompting significant backlash from LGBTQ+ advocates.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
SF LGBT

Democratic Rep. Sara Jacobs exposes Pete Hegseth's anti-trans hypocrisy during embarrassing House hearing

SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

BREAKING: Supreme Court allows Trump administration to enforce transgender military ban

The U.S. Supreme Court allows the Trump administration's ban on transgender military service to take effect, prompting significant backlash from LGBTQ+ advocates.
#defense
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Confederate or not? Army bases revert to names of rebels but supposedly honor others

Trump administration is restoring Confederate base names with alternate honors, challenging a 2020 law mandating renaming to remove Confederate associations.
#canada
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Hegseth orders the name of gay rights activist Harvey Milk scrubbed from Navy ship

The USNS Harvey Milk is being renamed, stripping it of its tribute to the LGBTQ+ rights activist.
The move aligns with the Trump administration's push against diversity initiatives in the military.
#us-navy
NYC LGBT
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Hegseth Orders Navy Ship Honoring Civil Rights Icon Renamed

The Navy is renaming the USNS Harvey Milk amidst controversies surrounding diversity and inclusion initiatives in the military.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Hegseth Orders Navy Ship Honoring Civil Rights Icon Renamed

The Navy is renaming the USNS Harvey Milk amidst controversies surrounding diversity and inclusion initiatives in the military.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How exactly has Britain supported Israel's military assault on Gaza? The public has a right to know | Jeremy Corbyn

The article critiques British government policies and military actions leading to civilian casualties in Iraq and the continuing arms support to Israel during the Gaza conflict.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

US, Europe lift range restrictions' on Ukraine missiles: Why it matters

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that Ukraine's Western allies have lifted restrictions on long-range weapons, allowing Kyiv to target Russian military positions directly.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump Slams Military Drag Shows' and Social Projects' in West Point Speech: Those Days Are Over!'

Trump declares a 'golden age' for U.S. military, rejecting ideological distractions.
#us-army
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

U.S. Army orders systematic erasure of transgender troops' gender identity

The U.S. Army's directive mandates personnel records for transgender troops to reflect their birth sex, institutionalizing discrimination against them.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

US army to test enlisted men and women with same physical standards

The US Army is implementing a sex-neutral fitness test, eliminating gender distinctions in combat role standards.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

U.S. Army orders systematic erasure of transgender troops' gender identity

The U.S. Army's directive mandates personnel records for transgender troops to reflect their birth sex, institutionalizing discrimination against them.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

US army to test enlisted men and women with same physical standards

The US Army is implementing a sex-neutral fitness test, eliminating gender distinctions in combat role standards.
#germany
Germany politics
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

Germany announces plan to meet Trump's NATO spending target

Germany plans to significantly increase defense spending to 5% of GDP in response to U.S. demands, marking a historic shift in military policy.
Germany politics
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

Germany announces plan to meet Trump's NATO spending target

Germany plans to significantly increase defense spending to 5% of GDP in response to U.S. demands, marking a historic shift in military policy.
#lgbtq
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago
SF LGBT

Appeals court denies Trump DOJ's request to halt injunction on trans military ban - for now

The Ninth Circuit upheld a preliminary injunction allowing transgender individuals to serve in the military, rejecting the Trump administration's request to pause enforcement.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Federal judge dismantles Trump's trans military ban in explosive hearing

The Trump administration faces serious judicial scrutiny over its ban on transgender military service members.
Judge Reyes highlighted contradictions and shortcomings in the government's arguments about transgender service members.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

New Republican House bill bans transgender troops & seeks to strip trans vets of security clearances

House Republicans aim to institutionalize Trump’s transgender military ban, mandating the discharge of current trans troops and restricting future employment in national security.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Decorated pilot's lawyers urge Supreme Court to uphold block on Trump's trans military ban

The Human Rights Campaign and Lambda Legal urge the Supreme Court to reject the transgender military service ban due to its discriminatory nature.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Appeals court denies Trump DOJ's request to halt injunction on trans military ban - for now

The Ninth Circuit upheld a preliminary injunction allowing transgender individuals to serve in the military, rejecting the Trump administration's request to pause enforcement.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Federal judge dismantles Trump's trans military ban in explosive hearing

The Trump administration faces serious judicial scrutiny over its ban on transgender military service members.
Judge Reyes highlighted contradictions and shortcomings in the government's arguments about transgender service members.
Germany news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Merz vows to keep the US on board on Ukraine and strengthen Germany's military and economy

Support for independent journalism ensures that important stories are accessible to all, fostering informed public discourse.
Germany under Chancellor Friedrich Merz aims to strengthen its conventional military and unify European and US strategies on Ukraine.
#supreme-court
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

SCOTUS upholds Trump's transgender military ban. And, the papal conclave begins

The Supreme Court's allowance of the transgender military ban signals likely long-term success for the Trump administration's policy.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

The Supreme Court Approved Trump's Trans Military Purge in the Most Shameful Way Possible

Supreme Court facilitates Trump's ban on transgender military service, enabling expulsion of current members without reasoning.
US politics
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Conservative Supreme Court Justices Once Again Do Injustice to Trans Service Members

The Supreme Court upheld Trump's ban on transgender individuals in the military, causing continued legal turmoil for affected service members.
LGBT
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

Supreme Court allows ban on transgender troops to take effect

The Supreme Court allowed the enforcement of a ban on transgender military personnel pending legal challenges.
LGBT
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Supreme Court Permits Trump's Transgender Military Ban

The Supreme Court allows Trump's military ban on transgender personnel, triggering potential discharges.
LGBT
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Supreme Court rules that Trump's transgender military ban can go into effect

The Supreme Court allowed the enforcement of a military ban on transgender individuals amidst ongoing legal disputes.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

SCOTUS upholds Trump's transgender military ban. And, the papal conclave begins

The Supreme Court's allowance of the transgender military ban signals likely long-term success for the Trump administration's policy.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

The Supreme Court Approved Trump's Trans Military Purge in the Most Shameful Way Possible

Supreme Court facilitates Trump's ban on transgender military service, enabling expulsion of current members without reasoning.
US politics
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Conservative Supreme Court Justices Once Again Do Injustice to Trans Service Members

The Supreme Court upheld Trump's ban on transgender individuals in the military, causing continued legal turmoil for affected service members.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | White House rejects Hegseth chief of staff pick who trashed Trump and Vance as 'crazy,' 'dumb'

Ricky Buria's position in the Trump administration highlights ideological divisions regarding military policy and influence within the defense leadership.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Hegseth issues ultimatum to trans troops: Resign by Pride or else

Hegseth demands transgender service members resign by June 2025 or face involuntary termination.
The Pentagon reinforces policies against transgender individuals in military service.
LGBT
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Pete Hegseth says troops with gender dysphoria have 30 days to leave service voluntarily: 'TRANS is out at the DOD'

Transgender troops have 30 days to separate voluntarily from the military after a Supreme Court ruling reinstates a Trump-era ban.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

104-year-old VE Day pilot pleads with veterans' minister to double defence spending

Colin Bell, a 104-year-old WWII pilot, criticized the proposed defense spending target as insufficient, urging for an increase to 5% of GDP to enhance military readiness.
UK politics
#national-security
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Trump vows US won't be 'dragged in' to war with Iran: 'I'll be leading the pack'

"He may go into a war. But we're not getting dragged in," Trump said of Netanyahu. "I may go in very willingly if we can't get a deal."
US politics
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Latvia Exits Land Mine Convention Amid Fears of Russian Aggression

Latvia becomes the first Eastern European country to withdraw from the Ottawa Treaty in response to Russian threats, signaling a shift in defense policies.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Mitch McConnell claims Trump put 'amateur isolationists' in charge of Pentagon policy

McConnell criticizes Trump's choice of military appointees, labeling them 'amateur isolationists' and questioning their qualifications.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Pentagon Eliminates Lower Fitness Standards for Women in Combat Roles

The Pentagon has eliminated lower physical fitness standards for women in combat units, potentially affecting recruitment.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Inside Pete Hegseth's Rocky First Months at the Pentagon

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's controversial actions at the Pentagon faced significant pushback from various factions, limiting his influence and desired military policies.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Trump administration plans for militarized border in New Mexico report

The Trump administration plans to create a militarized buffer zone on the southern border allowing troops to detain unauthorized migrants.
fromDefector
4 months ago

Department Of Defense Backtracks After Deleting Jackie Robinson Article For "Woke DEI" | Defector

The DoD removed Jackie Robinson's honor article due to DEI content despite its historical significance, contrasting with other articles still live.
The removal is part of a broader directive to eliminate DEI influences from military communications.
fromThe Washington Post
4 months ago

Trump team makes plans for military to hold migrants at border

The Trump administration is considering allowing Pentagon troops to temporarily detain migrants crossing illegally at the southern border, raising serious legal concerns.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Front-line NATO allies say landmines are now fair game in a new warning to Russia

NATO allies withdraw from landmine treaty to counter Russian threats.
Recent security concerns prompt increased military flexibility for Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland.
Remains committed to humanitarian law despite treaty withdrawal.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Israel targets what it says was an Islamic Jihad command center in Damascus

Israel's airstrike in Damascus targeted a suspected militant command center, drawing criticism for striking a residential area.
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