Modern Military Association of America’s Post

At Modern Military, we know our community is rattled by today's flurry of reporting about a potential impending ban on transgender service. This Military.com com article is just one of many you might have come across: https://lnkd.in/eAh97HZK. We want to reassure everyone that there is not yet any public evidence, policy, or decision from the incoming administration. At this point, this is speculative, and nothing is certain or definitive. That said, we are concerned that another ban remains a possibility, and we deeply understand the fear and uncertainty this incites for so many service members and their loved ones. In the mean time, please read our open letter that covers ways the LGBTQ+ community can prepare in the coming months: https://lnkd.in/e6yb8G3J. We will keep our community updated with any new developments. 

Did you know? Leonard Matlovich (1943-1988) was a Vietnam War veteran and the first openly gay service member to purposely out himself to the military to challenge their ban on gays. His courage and determination to stand up for equality marked a significant moment in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights within the military. Matlovich's legacy is a powerful reminder of the impact one individual can have on advancing civil liberties. When everyone is included, everyone wins. Pride Month, celebrated every June, honours the LGBTQ+ community's vibrant diversity and achievements. It's a time to unite and commemorate progress towards equality and acceptance for all sexual orientations and gender identities. We spotlight pioneers whose courage, achievements and authenticity have profoundly impacted their communities and the world. Additionally, we deeply value our relationships with LGBTQ+ colleagues, clients, customers, partners and suppliers, recognising their essential role in advancing the world of Global Mobility. Happy Pride Month! #DidYouKnow #PrideMonth #SantaFeRelocation #SantaFeRelocation #AssignmentManagement #CompensationManagement #DestinationServices #Immigration #Moving #GlobalMobility #HumanResources #HR #GlobalMobilityForEveryone

URGENT ACTION ALERT! Congress wants to deny medical coverage for LGBTQ+ Military Youth. WE CAN'T LET THIS HAPPEN. Senator Schumer has the ability to update the language of the NDAA and/or remove the provision barring medically necessary care for LGBTQ+ youth under Tricare. The Senate could vote as early as Thursday. What you can do: 1. Contact Schumer's office and demand he exercise his duties to protect our LGBTQ+ military youth 2. Contact your Senator and make sure that their final vote represents their dedication to LGBTQ+ youth 3. Share your story on social media and urge others to take action 4. Share this post with your friends and family Follow the link for a phone and email script:https://loom.ly/SiOT9rs

🚨 New magazine alert 🚨 This year's final issue of Modern Military magazine is live and double the usual size! It focuses on faith and spirituality — and how those concepts can look different for the LGBTQ+ and/or military communities. Read now for impactful stories and expert insight on topics like religious trauma, affirming chaplains, discrimination laws, and reconciling spirituality and LGBTQ+ identity: https://loom.ly/OiFhjSw #lgbtqmilitary, #religioustrauma, #queerfaith #modernmilitary

I would add that: 1. they will bring forward a draft Bill that will never get passed into law for the reasons set out below (the Tories found it impossible to draft a Bill that is ‘Cass compliant’!) 2. this Bill had to be listed because it’s a ‘Manifesto promise’ which is FREE I.e. it costs the government nothing. However if such a Bill was to pass into law it would certainly have a chilling effect on therapists (who are increasingly unwilling to work with children and young people).

For anyone reading news about proposals for a so-called conversion therapy ban being announced, it's important to understand two things: 1) There is no evidence that gay conversion therapy happens in the UK anymore, not in the way people think of it (electric shock or aversion therapy). At most, some faith groups will have some sort of praying ritual. Any practices that are actually abusive are already illegal under various existing legislation , eg kidnapping, holding without consent, physical or mental abuse, torture, etc. 2) Proponents of this ban consider a neutral therapist asking open ended questions to a child with gender dysphoria, or gender confusion (what activists would call a "trans child"), to be conversion therapy. It is not. Most children that activists describe as "trans", as evidenced by data from various studies and the UK's former Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS) for children, have several other mental health issues or complex issues at a far higher rate than typical. These include autism, history of abuse or trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and a significant proportion will just turn out to be gay/lesbian adults. This ban would prevent a therapist from exploring such issues if the conversation revealed that any of them might be the cause of a child's gender confusion. They will be forced to simply affirm the gender identity. Sounds dystopian, doesn't it. Sounds as if it could never happen. Well, it already is happening in Canada. Do not be fooled into believing this legislation is necessary, or fooled into supporting it. It will criminalise therapists who are doing actual, decent, neutral therapy. The underlying agenda of activists is to get "gender identity" into law.

#HappyPrideMonth Take a moment to recognize our LGBTQ+ community and family and try to do your part to make the community a better place for all. If you would like to learn more about the origins of #PrideMonth, at #USF we have a free self pace course for you. #DEIA #diversityisabeuatifulthing #usfbulls #veterans #adulteducation https://lnkd.in/e2WzssU4

The wealthy White supremacist male majority has spoken once again. Their money convinced a majority of Americans who have internalized the elements of White supremacist ideology in part or in whole. Over the next four years we will observe all of those elements being expressed in the targeting of African Americans, Latinxs, Muslims, indigenous peoples, migrants, members of the LGBTQ+ community, women and low-income Whites. Now is a time to organize and protect these groups.

We ended our 2024 U.S. National Survey asking LGBTQ+ young people to “share a message of advice or encouragement to other young people in the LGBTQ community.” The responses overwhelmingly remind us of the importance of peer support and affirmation. 🧡 With all of the current systematic and societal stressors, hearing words of encouragement from fellow LGBTQ+ young people has never been more needed. Check out the full research brief to read about peer-shared insights on resilience and get guidance on how to create more supportive environments in schools, families, and communities. “You Are Beautiful” - Advice and encouragement for LGBTQ+ young people from LGBTQ+ young people: https://lnkd.in/gKpCanDs

Being an LGBTQ+ ally means more than just words; it’s about taking action to support equality and acceptance. 🌈 Here are some ways you can show your support: **Educate Yourself** Learn about LGBTQ+ history, issues, and experiences. **Speak Up** Challenge homophobic and transphobic remarks or behaviors. **Support LGBTQ+ Organizations** Donate or volunteer with groups that advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. **Listen and Learn** Respect and validate the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals. **Advocate for LGBTQ+ Rights** Speak out against discrimination and support policies that promote equality. **Create Inclusive Spaces** Ensure that your workplace, school, or community is inclusive and supportive of LGBTQ+ individuals. Use inclusive language and respect people’s pronouns. Together, we can create a more inclusive and loving world. #LGBTQAlly #SupportLove #Pride #EqualityForAll