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Advocates reach deal with DOD on ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ dismissals

The new deal could help tens of thousands of veterans previously kicked out of the ranks under the military's former 'don't ask, don't tell' policy.

By Leo Shane III

6 months ago

Nonprofits urge Biden to pardon veterans with bad paper discharges

Buoyed by Joe Biden's pardon of his son, veterans advocates are urging the president to use his pardoning power to help veterans with bad paper discharges.

By Nikki Wentling

7 months ago

Pentagon changes discharges for 800-plus vets kicked out for being gay

The move comes after a yearlong review of cases of troops forced to leave the services because of their sexual orientation.

By Leo Shane III

9 months ago

Biden’s pardons still fall short for many LGBTQ veterans

Neither the White House nor the Defense Department could tell The War Horse exactly how many veterans will benefit — or why so many others are left out.

By Anne Marshall-Chalmers, The War Horse

12 months ago

Here’s how troops convicted under a gay sex ban can apply for pardons

The Pentagon launched a webpage detailing how troops convicted under an old military policy criminalizing consensual gay sex can apply for pardons.

By Tara Copp, AP

13 months ago

Army vet still paying the price for bad paper discharge for being gay

LGBTQ veterans and advocates want justice for discrimination and are frustrated that an upcoming VA change for bad paper discharges may not achieve that.

By Ann Marshall-Chalmers, The War Horse

13 months ago