WASHINGTON D.C. — (06-23-21) — Gay Congressman Mark Takano Slammed U.S. Military on Tuesday over the treatment of LGBTQ Service Members and Veterans.
According to Congressman Mark Takano, for decades LGBTQ servicemembers have faced intense discrimination in the military. He introduced the Commission on LGBTQ Servicemembers and Veterans Act to study this inequity and make recommendations to help the military and VA improve their policies toward LGBTQ service members and veterans.
Gay Congressman Mark Takano Slams Military
This isn’t the first time the congressman has gone after the military over its treatment of LGBTQ members who serve in our armed forces.
Article by: Paul Goldberg, Staff Writer
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