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All veterans should have full access to reproductive care, whether it is contraception, counseling, abortions, IVF, or surrogacy.
They should not have fewer benefits than the All-Volunteer Force or civilians. This furtive policy change is an insult and an attack on America's promise to veterans.
They should not have fewer benefits than the All-Volunteer Force or civilians. This furtive policy change is an insult and an attack on America's promise to veterans.
🚨🚨 SCOOP @ms.now : The Department of Veteran Affairs has quietly implemented its abortion ban following a DOJ memo issued last week.
This will affect 9 million veterans and their dependents, and has been a long time coming: It was outlined in Project 2025.
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This will affect 9 million veterans and their dependents, and has been a long time coming: It was outlined in Project 2025.
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Department of Veterans Affairs quietly implements abortion ban
A VA spokesperson confirmed to MS NOW that the ban was in place following a Department of Justice memo issued last week.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:50 PM
All veterans should have full access to reproductive care, whether it is contraception, counseling, abortions, IVF, or surrogacy.
They should not have fewer benefits than the All-Volunteer Force or civilians. This furtive policy change is an insult and an attack on America's promise to veterans.
They should not have fewer benefits than the All-Volunteer Force or civilians. This furtive policy change is an insult and an attack on America's promise to veterans.
December 15 marks the anniversary of the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.
Fifteen years ago, the U.S. military formally ended a policy that forced thousands of servicemembers to choose between integrity and service.
Fifteen years ago, the U.S. military formally ended a policy that forced thousands of servicemembers to choose between integrity and service.
December 23, 2025 at 12:32 AM
December 15 marks the anniversary of the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.
Fifteen years ago, the U.S. military formally ended a policy that forced thousands of servicemembers to choose between integrity and service.
Fifteen years ago, the U.S. military formally ended a policy that forced thousands of servicemembers to choose between integrity and service.
It was a BIG year for ONS. Here's our greatest hits and favorite songs of 2025 !
December 19, 2025 at 10:23 PM
It was a BIG year for ONS. Here's our greatest hits and favorite songs of 2025 !
As part of our spotlight series, Out Leader Alum Erik Lin-Greenberg has a fantastic new book called Remote Revolution!
Erik provides a preview, and for more details the book is currently available with a pretty big discount from Cornell University Press (44% off) with the discount code: 09WINTER
Erik provides a preview, and for more details the book is currently available with a pretty big discount from Cornell University Press (44% off) with the discount code: 09WINTER
December 18, 2025 at 1:09 PM
As part of our spotlight series, Out Leader Alum Erik Lin-Greenberg has a fantastic new book called Remote Revolution!
Erik provides a preview, and for more details the book is currently available with a pretty big discount from Cornell University Press (44% off) with the discount code: 09WINTER
Erik provides a preview, and for more details the book is currently available with a pretty big discount from Cornell University Press (44% off) with the discount code: 09WINTER
Hear directly from Luke in under 2 minutes for the most critical provisions LGBTQI+ service members and vets need to know about the NDAA passed this week by the House.
December 12, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Hear directly from Luke in under 2 minutes for the most critical provisions LGBTQI+ service members and vets need to know about the NDAA passed this week by the House.
The House just passed its version of the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA. Once a bipartisan effort focused on readiness and pay, it is increasingly being used as a vehicle for politics.
Here is what the House bill means for LGBTQIA+ servicemembers, DoD civilians, and their families.
Here is what the House bill means for LGBTQIA+ servicemembers, DoD civilians, and their families.
December 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The House just passed its version of the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA. Once a bipartisan effort focused on readiness and pay, it is increasingly being used as a vehicle for politics.
Here is what the House bill means for LGBTQIA+ servicemembers, DoD civilians, and their families.
Here is what the House bill means for LGBTQIA+ servicemembers, DoD civilians, and their families.
In @washblade.bsky.social our co-founder Luke shines a spotlight the Administration's dangerous discrimination campaign against LGBTQIA+ federal employees
“It’s a climate of fear without any logical pattern — people doing important, everyday work suddenly find themselves targeted" shorturl.at/aCwza
“It’s a climate of fear without any logical pattern — people doing important, everyday work suddenly find themselves targeted" shorturl.at/aCwza
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December 5, 2025 at 1:25 PM
In @washblade.bsky.social our co-founder Luke shines a spotlight the Administration's dangerous discrimination campaign against LGBTQIA+ federal employees
“It’s a climate of fear without any logical pattern — people doing important, everyday work suddenly find themselves targeted" shorturl.at/aCwza
“It’s a climate of fear without any logical pattern — people doing important, everyday work suddenly find themselves targeted" shorturl.at/aCwza
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ONS virtual training at 7:00 PM ET. RSVP below
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LinkedIn Best Practices Seminar
Out in National Security is happy to host our LinkedIn Best Practices Seminar at 7pm Eastern Time on 3 December, 2025.
In today's digital landscape, a strong LinkedIn profile is no longer optional, b...
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December 3, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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LinkedIn Best Practices Seminar
Out in National Security is happy to host our LinkedIn Best Practices Seminar at 7pm Eastern Time on 3 December, 2025.
In today's digital landscape, a strong LinkedIn profile is no longer optional, b...
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December 1, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Join us this Wednesday at 7:00 PM to learn about how to get the most out of LinkedIn as a national security professional.
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On Giving Tuesday, I'm asking you personally to consider supporting ONS. We're fighting for LGBTQ+ service members and veterans every day by pushing back on discriminatory policies, developing a new generation of leaders, and expanding our community outreach. Every donation makes a difference!
December 2, 2025 at 7:26 PM
On Giving Tuesday, I'm asking you personally to consider supporting ONS. We're fighting for LGBTQ+ service members and veterans every day by pushing back on discriminatory policies, developing a new generation of leaders, and expanding our community outreach. Every donation makes a difference!
Today is World AIDS Day. We remember those we lost to HIV/AIDS, honor everyone who fought for care and dignity, and stand with all who continue that work now.
December 1, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Today is World AIDS Day. We remember those we lost to HIV/AIDS, honor everyone who fought for care and dignity, and stand with all who continue that work now.
Join us this Wednesday at 7:00 PM to learn about how to get the most out of LinkedIn as a national security professional.
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LinkedIn Best Practices Seminar
Out in National Security is happy to host our LinkedIn Best Practices Seminar at 7pm Eastern Time on 3 December, 2025.
In today's digital landscape, a strong LinkedIn profile is no longer optional, b...
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December 1, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Join us this Wednesday at 7:00 PM to learn about how to get the most out of LinkedIn as a national security professional.
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Today is the 70th anniversary of Rosa Parks' arrest. Six myths: 1) She wasn't old or tired. 42 years old that day, she had a "life history of being rebellious" & had spent two decades helping to turn the Montgomery NAACP into a more activist branch alongside ED Nixon and Johnnie Carr.
December 1, 2025 at 4:56 PM
To our wonderful community, Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at Out In National Security
November 27, 2025 at 7:21 PM
To our wonderful community, Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at Out In National Security
November 26, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Check out Luke's newest piece on "The Second Lavender Scare" targeting transgender service members, and a practical, state-level repair path through our Trans Veterans Policy Toolkit
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November 24, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Check out Luke's newest piece on "The Second Lavender Scare" targeting transgender service members, and a practical, state-level repair path through our Trans Veterans Policy Toolkit
www.washingtonblade.com/2025/11/24/s...
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Join us tonight!
Folks, don't forget to join us tomorrow night for Karaoke at Dupont Italian Kitchen in DC, starting at 8:00 PM
November 21, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Join us tonight!
As we honor the sacrifices of generations of trans servicemembers, their bravery inspires us to do everything we can to protect trans veterans today.
That's why ONS launched the Transgender Veterans Toolkit, a set of proven policy recommendations for state governments.
Learn more: lnkd.in/gXFMYeQe
That's why ONS launched the Transgender Veterans Toolkit, a set of proven policy recommendations for state governments.
Learn more: lnkd.in/gXFMYeQe
November 20, 2025 at 7:32 PM
As we honor the sacrifices of generations of trans servicemembers, their bravery inspires us to do everything we can to protect trans veterans today.
That's why ONS launched the Transgender Veterans Toolkit, a set of proven policy recommendations for state governments.
Learn more: lnkd.in/gXFMYeQe
That's why ONS launched the Transgender Veterans Toolkit, a set of proven policy recommendations for state governments.
Learn more: lnkd.in/gXFMYeQe
Folks, don't forget to join us tomorrow night for Karaoke at Dupont Italian Kitchen in DC, starting at 8:00 PM
November 20, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Folks, don't forget to join us tomorrow night for Karaoke at Dupont Italian Kitchen in DC, starting at 8:00 PM
Fantastic chat with @erininthemorning.com and the team, we appreciate fabulous independent journalists getting the word out 🙏 Our Trans Veterans Toolkit provides achievable quick wins for state and local leaders to help service-members access the benefits they've earned.
1. Transgender soldiers and veterans have faced horrific mistreatment by the Trump administration.
Now, a coalition of LGBTQ+ military organizations are urging states to pass legislation to help those forced out of service or off healthcare.
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Now, a coalition of LGBTQ+ military organizations are urging states to pass legislation to help those forced out of service or off healthcare.
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Veterans Group Urges States To Pass Protective Policies In Response To Trump Trans Bans
Trans veterans are being let go without a safety net. Here’s what your state can do about it.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Fantastic chat with @erininthemorning.com and the team, we appreciate fabulous independent journalists getting the word out 🙏 Our Trans Veterans Toolkit provides achievable quick wins for state and local leaders to help service-members access the benefits they've earned.
Exciting news! We’re partnering with @americanprogress.bsky.social to launch the Transgender Veterans Toolkit—a practical, state-focused resource for policymakers
If you work on state policy, know folks who do, or want to be part of the solution, SHARE this video.
Learn more here: lnkd.in/gXFMYeQe
If you work on state policy, know folks who do, or want to be part of the solution, SHARE this video.
Learn more here: lnkd.in/gXFMYeQe
November 12, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Exciting news! We’re partnering with @americanprogress.bsky.social to launch the Transgender Veterans Toolkit—a practical, state-focused resource for policymakers
If you work on state policy, know folks who do, or want to be part of the solution, SHARE this video.
Learn more here: lnkd.in/gXFMYeQe
If you work on state policy, know folks who do, or want to be part of the solution, SHARE this video.
Learn more here: lnkd.in/gXFMYeQe
We're looking forward to seeing folks tonight!
We're happy to host a virtual Career Pivot Panel from 6:00 - 7:30 PM ET on Monday, November 10, 2025.
Join us to hear from our panelists, who have built expertise in diverse fields as career coaches. RVSP here and we'll see you there.
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Join us to hear from our panelists, who have built expertise in diverse fields as career coaches. RVSP here and we'll see you there.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
We're looking forward to seeing folks tonight!
Join us today at 2:00 PM!
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Join CAP and @outinnationalsecurity.org for a virtual event on November 10th launching the Transgender Veterans Toolkit for governors and state legislatures. RSVP today: https://www.americanprogress.org/events/serving-all-who-served-state-leadership-for-transgender-veterans/
Serving All Who Served: State Leadership for Transgender Veterans
Join CAP and Out in National Security for a virtual event launching the Transgender Veterans Toolkit for governors and state legislatures.
www.americanprogress.org
November 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Join us today at 2:00 PM!
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We're happy to host a virtual Career Pivot Panel from 6:00 - 7:30 PM ET on Monday, November 10, 2025.
Join us to hear from our panelists, who have built expertise in diverse fields as career coaches. RVSP here and we'll see you there.
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Join us to hear from our panelists, who have built expertise in diverse fields as career coaches. RVSP here and we'll see you there.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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