News Briefs for 07.26.19
Beyond the Carolinas
News Briefs from across the globe for 07.26.19.
Opposition to trans military ban leads to proposed amendment
Some congressional representatives want non-discrimination clause in military eligibility guidelines
Representative Jackie Speier of California introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would bar the military from discrimination against potential recruits on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or gender, including gender identity or sexual orientation.
LGBTQ military orgs merge
Beyond the Carolinas
Two LGBTQ military non-profits — the American Military Partner Association (AMPA) and OutServeSLDN — have announced that they are combining forces by merging to form … the Modern Military Association of America (MMAA).
LGBT History Month — October 30: Perry Watkins
Pioneering Military Activist
Perry J. Watkins was an African-American soldier who won a landmark lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of his military discharge due to his homosexuality.
