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The following stories articulate the contributions that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender veterans have made to the U.S. armed forces. Click on the veteran’s name to read his or her story and please share your story.
This article was posted to the HRC Back Story blog on the one-year anniversary of the murder of Lawrence King, a California teenager who was shot in the head during school by a classmate. Ellen Kahn, director of HRC’s Family Project, reflects on his death as an urgent reminder of the importance of creating safe, welcoming schools that aggressively combat bullying and promote tolerance for LGBT students.Federal, state and local laws do not consistently prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation, although many states and municipalities have enacted laws applying to their jurisdictions.
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