Sen. Tammy Baldwin prevents Trump administration’s efforts to eliminate LGBTI rights as U.S. foreign policy priority

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin has successfully fought to include an amendment to the FY 2018 State Department appropriations legislation to prevent the elimination of two critical offices for ensuring LGBTI rights are a U.S. foreign policy priority. “America must lead by example, and eliminating…

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Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dunford opposes transgender military ban

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Joint Chiefs Chairman Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford indicated in testimony that he opposes President Trump’s transgender military ban. Dunford told the Senate Armed Services Committee today, “I believe that any individual who meets the physical and mental standards … should be afforded the opportunity to continue to serve.” As reported…

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Historic LGBTQ victory in Birmingham Alabama

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — After a public hearing and over five years of groundwork, the Birmingham City Council has passed a fully inclusive nondiscrimination ordinance, and Mayor William Bell has committed to signing the ordinance into law immediately. The ordinance passed unanimously on a vote of 7-0. Council Members Kim Rafferty and William Parker were not…

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