Trans servicemembers as well as members of Congress discuss the documentary TransMilitary and debunk arguments used by those who want to ban trans troops from serving.
4/05/19Representative Joe Kennedy praises the makers of TransMilitary and other activists continuing to push for the rights of trans servicemembers.
4/09/19Army Captain Jennifer Peace explains how advocates of a ban on trans military service inaccurately overstate concerns about the medical costs and readiness of trans troops.
4/05/19Appearing at an event for the documentary TransMilitary, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi talks about the need to respect -- not merely tolerate -- trans Americans.
4/05/19Army Capt. Jennifer Peace and First Lt. El Cook share personal stories to debunk the claims of those who say trans servicemembers require too much medical care to enlist.
4/05/19Army Corporal Laila Villaneuva describes how her supervisor advised her to conceal her transgender identity due to discrimination higher up in the ranks.
11/15/18Four transgender U.S. military members defend their rights and their passion to protect despite the Trump administration’s attempts to prohibit them from serving.
11/15/18After months of anticipation, Captain Jennifer Peace finds out whether or not she'll be admitted into a female Army barracks.
11/14/18First Lieutenant El Cook describes how he has resisted coming out to anyone in his unit in order to avoid mutual discomfort.
11/14/18Jesse Ehrenfeld and Logan Ireland look back on their risky decision to ask then-Secretary of Defense Ash Carter his position on allowing transgender people in the military.
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