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"For everyone cheering on Trump and an armed conflict with Iran I have a chair for you and your children" Picture shows an Army recruiter showing an Army chair for someone to sit in.
June 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Spotted on the DC Beltway, yesterday.
Support trans troops Fire Hegseth *Trans flags and American flags hung*
June 7, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Abhorrent, unethical, and cruel to cut off medical treatment so abruptly. Let. Them. Serve.
May 25, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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For shame. 🏳️‍⚧️🫡
May 8, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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Final reference page of 13 total pages in the DoD policy on transgender servicemembers.
REFERENCES Executive Order 14168, "Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government," January 20, 2025 Executive Order 14183, "Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness," January 27, 2025 DoDI 1215.08, "Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Programs," January 19, 2017, as amended DoDI 1215.13, "Ready Reserve Member Participation Policy," May 5, 2015 DoDI 1322.22, "Military Service Academies," September 24, 2015, as amended DoDI 1327.06, "Leave and Liberty Policy and Procedures," June 16, 2009, as amended DoDI 1332.14, "Enlisted Administrative Separations," August 1, 2024 DoDI 1332.18, "Disability Evaluation System," November 10, 2022 DoDI 1332.29, "Involuntary Separation Pay (Non-Disability)," March 3, 2017 DODI 1332.30, "Commissioned Officer Administrative Separations," May 11, 2018, as amended DoDI 1332.35, "Transition Assistance Program (TAP) for Military Personnel," September 26, 2019 DoDI 1332.43, "Voluntary Separation Pay (VSP) Program for Service Members," November 28, 2017 DoDI 1332.46, "Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA) for Service Members," December 21, 2018 DoDI 6025.19, "Individual Medical Readiness Program," July 13, 2022 DoDI 6130.03, Volume 1, "Medical Standards for Military Service: Appointment, Enlistment, or Induction," May 6, 2018, as amended DoDI 6130.03, Volume 2, "Medical Standards for Military Service: Retention," September 4, 2020, as amended American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: Fifth Edition, May 18, 2013 Title 10, United States Code Title 37, United States Code 11
February 27, 2025 at 4:07 AM
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Pages 9-12 of 13, of the DoD policy on transgender servicemembers that dropped today.
4. Service members who have a current diagnosis or history of, or exhibit symptoms consistent with, gender dysphoria may elect to separate voluntarily in the 30 days following signature of this guidance. Such Service members may be eligible for voluntary separation pay in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 1175a and DoDI 1332.43. Service members eligible for voluntary separation pay will be paid at a rate that is twice the amount the Service member would have been eligible for involuntary separation pay, in accordance with DoDI 1332.29. 5. Service members separated involuntarily pursuant to this policy may be provided full involuntary separation pay in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 1174 and DoDI 1332.29. 6. All enlisted Service members who are involuntarily separated pursuant to this policy will, if desired by the Service member, be afforded an administrative separation board. 7. All officers who are involuntarily separated pursuant to this policy will be afforded a Board of Inquiry, if desired by the officer, in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 1182. 8. Service members identified pursuant to section 3.4.e. of this attachment with over 18 but less than 20 years of total active duty service are eligible for early retirement under the Temporary Early Retirement Authority in accordance with DoDI 1332.46. 9. Eligible Service members (including active duty Service members and Reserve or National Guard members when on active duty orders for 30 or more consecutive days) who are processed for separation pursuant to this policy, and their covered dependents, remain eligible for TRICARE for 180 days in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 1145. 10. Service members choosing voluntary separation will not have to repay any bonuses received prior to the date of this memorandum, even if they have a remaining service obligation, pursuant to 37 U.S.C. § 373(b)(1). The Military Departments may recoup any bonuses received prior to the date of this memorandum for Service members choosing to be involunt… 5. Sex. 5.1. Military Records. All military records will reflect the Service member's sex. 5.2. Military Standards. a. Access to intimate spaces will be determined by Service members' or applicants for military service's sex. The Military Services will apply all standards that involve consideration of the Service members' sex, to include, but not limited to: 1. Uniforms and grooming. 2. Body composition assessment. 3. Medical fitness for duty. 4. Physical fitness and body fat standards. 5. Berthing, bathroom, and shower facilities. 6. Military personnel drug abuse testing program participation. b. All such shared intimate spaces will be clearly designated for either male, female, or family use. c. Exceptions to this requirement may be made only in cases of extraordinary operational necessity. During deployments, or in austere environments where space is limited, commanders will prioritize unit cohesion and readiness while adhering to this policy. 6. Administrative Absence for Service Members with a Current History or Diagnosis of, or Symptoms Consistent with, Gender Dysphoria. 6.1. Administrative Absence. a. In order to maintain good order and discipline in accordance with section 5 of this attachment, the Secretary of the Military Department concerned may place Service members being processed for separation under the criteria in section 4.4.a. of this attachment in an administrative absence status, with full pay and benefits, until their separation is complete. b. Service members in an administrative absence status in accordance with this section will be designated as non-deployable until their separation is complete. c. Service members in an administrative absence status in accordance with this section will complete the Transition Assistance Program in accordance with DoDI 1332.35. 8 7. Reporting. 7.1. Report Requirements. a. No later than March 26, 2025, and every 30 days thereafter, submit via a Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS) tasker a memorandum to the DASD(MPP) providing the following: 1. Identification of all DoD, Military Department, and Military Service issuances, regulations, policy memoranda, and other guidance where the content of which relate to, or may be affected by, guidance provided in this attachment. 2. Status of updates to the aforementioned DoD, Military Department, and Military Service issuances, regulations, policy memoranda, and other guidance. 3. Draft revisions to the aforementioned DoD, Military Department, and Military Service issuances, regulations, policy memoranda, and other guidance. 4. Status of system of records updates. 5. Status of, and progress on, separations of Service members who have a current diagnosis or history of, or exhibit symptoms consistent with, gender dysphoria in accordance with section 4.4. of this attachment. 6. Status of, and progress on, compliance with section 5 of this attachment. 9 GLOSSARY G.1. Acronyms Acronym Meaning ASD(HA) ASD(M&RA) CATMS Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs Correspondence and Task Management System DASD(MPP) Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Personnel Policy DES DODI Disability Evaluation System DoD Instruction U.S.C. USD(P&R) United States Code Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness G.2. Definitions Unless otherwise noted, these terms and their definitions are for the purposes of this attachment. Term Definition cross-sex hormone therapy The use of feminizing hormones by a male or the use of masculinizing hormones by a female. gender dysphoria A marked incongruence between one's experienced or expressed gender and assigned gender of at least 6 months' duration, as manifested by conditions specified in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: Fifth Edition, page 452, which is associated with clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning. gender identity Defined in Executive Order 14168 as a fully internal and subjective sense of self, disconnected from biological reality and sex and existing on an infinite continuum, that does not provide a meaningful basis for identification and cannot be recognized as a replacement for sex. sex Defined in Executive Order 14168 as an individual's immutable biological classification as either male or female. 10
February 27, 2025 at 4:06 AM
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Pages 5-8 of 13 total, of the DoD policy on transgender servicemembers.
c. Oversee the recission and updates to applicable DoD issuances, policy memoranda, and other guidance documents in accordance with this guidance. 3.3. ASD(HA). Under the authority, direction, and control of the USD(P&R), the ASD(HA) will: a. Coordinate with the ASD(M&RA) in the management and implementation of health care matters associated with this guidance, and issue clarifying guidance, as appropriate. b. Oversee the recission of, and updates to, applicable DoD issuances, Defense Health Agency issuances, and other policy memoranda or guidance documents in accordance with this guidance. c. Consider requests submitted by the Secretaries of the Military Departments, on a case-by-case basis, for an exception to section 1.j.. The ASD(HA) may authorize an exception to section 1.j. of this attachment for non-surgical care if required to protect the health of Service members. This authority may not be further delegated. d. Submit to the DASD(MPP) a report in accordance with section 7 of this attachment. 3.4. Secretaries of the Military Departments. The Secretaries of the Military Departments will: a. Adhere to all provisions of this guidance. b. Update or publish new regulations, policies, and guidance to implement the provisions of this attachment. c. Ensure the protection of personally identifiable information, protected health information, and personal privacy considerations, consistent with existing law and DoD policy. d. Implement processes for the assessment and oversight of compliance with DoD, Military Department, and Military Service regulations, policies, and guidance applicable to Service members and applicants for military service who have a current diagnosis or history of, or exhibit symptoms consistent with, gender dysphoria. e. Establish procedures and implement steps to identify Service members who have a current diagnosis or history of, or exhibit symptoms consistent with, gender dysphoria within 30 days of this memorandum. f. Within 30 d… g. Ensure all Service members who have a current diagnosis or history of, or exhibit symptoms consistent with, gender dysphoria and are assigned to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Defense Agencies, DoD Field Activities, Combatant Commands, and other Joint assignments are reassigned to their respective Military Services for the purpose of initiating administrative separation processes. h. Ensure all personnel systems accurately reflect each Service member's sex. i. Submit to the DASD(MPP) a report in accordance with section 7 of this attachment. 3.5. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff will: a. Adhere to all provisions of this guidance. b. Ensure the Commanders of the Combatant Commands adhere to all provisions of this guidance. c. Consolidate and submit to the DASD(MPP) a report on Combatant Command compliance with section 5 of this attachment, in accordance with section 7 of this attachment. d. Submit to the DASD(MPP) a report in accordance with section 7 of this attachment. 3.6. Defense Agency and DoD Field Activity Directors. The Defense Agency and DoD Field Activity Directors will: a. Ensure compliance with section 5 of this attachment. b. Submit to the DASD(MPP) a report in accordance with section 7 of this attachment. 4. Procedures. 4.1. Appointment, Enlistment, or Induction into the Military Services. a. Applicants for military service and individuals in the Delayed Training/Entry Program who have a current diagnosis or history of, or exhibit symptoms consistent with, gender dysphoria are disqualified for military service. b. A history of cross-sex hormone therapy or sex reassignment or genital reconstruction surgery as treatment for gender dysphoria or in pursuit of a sex transition, is disqualifying. c. Applicants disqualified pursuant to sections 4.1.a. and 4.1.b. of this attachment may be considered for a waiver on a case-by-case basis, provided there is a compelling Government interest… must be willing and able to adhere to all applicable standards, including the standards associated with the applicant's sex. d. Applicants disqualified pursuant to sections 4.1.a. and 4.1.b. of this attachment and not granted a waiver pursuant to section 4.1.c. of this attachment shall not ship to Initial Entry Training. c. Offers of admission to a Military Service Academy or the Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps to individuals disqualified pursuant to sections 4.1.a. and 4.1.b. of this attachment shall be rescinded except where the individual is granted a waiver pursuant to section 4.1.c. of this attachment. Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps students otherwise disqualified pursuant to sections 4.1.a. and 4.1.b. of this attachment may still participate in classes taught or coordinated by the Senior Reserve Officer's Training Corps that are open to all students at the college or university concerned. All individuals enrolled or participating in the Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, whether under contract or not contracted, will follow standards for uniform wear consistent with the individual's sex in accordance with section 5 of this attachment. f. Individuals disqualified pursuant to sections 4.1.a. and 4.1.b. of this attachment are subject to separation from a Military Service Academy in accordance with DoDI 1322.22, or from the Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps in accordance with DoDI 1215.08, unless the individual is granted a waiver consistent with section 4.1.c. of this attachment. Absent any other basis for separation or disenrollment, such individuals will not be subject to monetary repayment of educational benefits (i.e., recoupment) nor subject to completion of a military service obligation. 4.2. Medical Care. a. In accordance with DoDI 6025.19 and DoDI 1215.13, Service members have a responsibility to maintain their health and fitness, meet individual medical readiness requirements, and report any medical and health (including… 4.3. Retention. a. Service members who have a current diagnosis or history of, or exhibit symptoms consistent with, gender dysphoria are disqualified from military service. b. Service members who have a history of cross-sex hormone therapy or a history of sex reassignment or genital reconstruction surgery as treatment for gender dysphoria or in pursuit of a sex transition, are disqualified from military service. c. Service members disqualified pursuant to sections 4.3.a. and 4.3.b. of this attachment may be considered for a waiver on a case-by-case basis, provided there is a compelling Government interest in retaining the Service member that directly supports warfighting capabilities and the Service member concerned meets the following criteria: 1. The Service member demonstrates 36 consecutive months of stability in the Service member's sex without clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning; and 2. The Service member demonstrates that he or she has never attempted to transition to any sex other than their sex; and 3. The Service member is willing and able to adhere to all applicable standards, including the standards associated with the Service member's sex. 4.4. Separation. a. Service members who have a current diagnosis or history of, or exhibit symptoms consistent with, gender dysphoria and are not granted a waiver pursuant to section 4.3. of this attachment will be processed for administrative separation in accordance with, and afforded all applicable administrative processing protections in, DoDI 1332.14 and DoDI 1332.30. The Secretaries of the Military Departments will direct the administrative separation of (1) any enlisted Service member prior to the expiration of the member's term of service following a determination that doing so is in the best interest of the relevant Military Service; or (2) any officer whose retention is not clearly consistent with the interests of national sec…
February 27, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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First 4 of 13 pages of the DoD policy on transgender servicemembers. How is kicking out tens of thousands of honorably serving servicemembers not going to hurt our military? This is an unjust act. Trans folks serve at twice the rate of cis folks. This is a travesty.
Case 1:25-cv-00240-ACR Document 63-1 Filed 02/26/25 Page 1 of 13 ㅂ MENT OF D OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE 4000 DEFENSE PENTAGON WASHINGTON, D.C. 20301-4000 PERSONNEL AND READINESS FEB 2 6 2025 MEMORANDUM FOR SENIOR PENTAGON LEADERSHIP COMMANDERS OF THE COMBATANT COMMANDS DEFENSE AGENCY AND DOD FIELD ACTIVITY DIRECTORS SUBJECT: Additional Guidance on Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness As directed by the Secretary of Defense in his February 7, 2025, memorandum, "Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness," it is Department policy that, pursuant to Executive Order 14183, "Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness," the medical, surgical, and mental health constraints on individuals who have a current diagnosis or history of, or exhibit symptoms consistent with, gender dysphoria are incompatible with the high mental and physical standards necessary for military service. The attachment to this memorandum provides supplemental policy guidance and establishes a reporting mechanism to ensure Department compliance. The policy guidance in the attachment: (1) supersedes any conflicting policy guidance in Department of Defense issuances and other policy guidance and memoranda; and (2) is effective immediately and will be incorporated into respective Department issuances, as appropriate. The following DoD issuances will be updated to reflect guidance in this attachment, as appropriate: Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 6130.03, Volume 1, "Medical Standards for Military Service: Appointment, Enlistment, or Induction," May 6, 2018, as amended DoDI 6130.03, Volume 2, "Medical Standards for Military Service: Retention," September 4, 2020, as amended DoDI 1327.06, "Leave and Liberty Policy and Procedures," June 16, 2009, as amended DoDI 1322.22, "Military Service Academies," September 24, 2015, as amended DoDI 1215.08, "Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Programs," January 19, 2017, as amended DoDI 6025.19, "Ind… Effective immediately, the following issuances, policies, and memoranda are cancelled: DODI 1300.28, "In-Service Transition for Transgender Service Members," April 30, 2021, as amended Defense Health Agency Procedural Instruction 6025.21, "Guidance for Gender-Affirming Health Care of Transgender and Gender-Diverse Active and Reserve Component Service Members," May 12, 2023 Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Memorandum, "Guidance for Treatment of Gender Dysphoria for Active and Reserve Component Service Member," July 29, 2016 Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Memorandum, "Guidance for Medical Care in Military Treatment Facilities for Service Members Diagnosed with Gender Dysphoria," March 18, 2019 The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs will be responsible for all data collection and reporting. The first report is due March 26, 2025. All Department of Defense and Military Service policy recissions and updates must be completed no later than June 25, 2025. Service members being processed for separation in accordance with this policy will be afforded all statutorily required rights and benefits. Dacu A. Selmol Darin S. Selnick Performing the Duties of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Attachments: As stated Commandant of the Coast Guard Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs Director, Defense Health Agency cc: Administrator, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, U.S. Army Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, U.S. Marine Corps Chief of Naval Personnel, U.S. Navy Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, U.S. Air Force Deputy Chief of Space Operations, Personnel Director for Manpower and Personnel, J1 Surgeon General, Public Health Service 2 c. Oversee the recission and updates to applicable DoD issuances, policy memoranda, and other guidance documents in accordance with this guidance. 3.3. ASD(HA). Under the authority, direction, and control of the USD(P&R), the ASD(HA) will: a. Coordinate with the ASD(M&RA) in the management and implementation of health care matters associated with this guidance, and issue clarifying guidance, as appropriate. b. Oversee the recission of, and updates to, applicable DoD issuances, Defense Health Agency issuances, and other policy memoranda or guidance documents in accordance with this guidance. c. Consider requests submitted by the Secretaries of the Military Departments, on a case-by-case basis, for an exception to section 1.j.. The ASD(HA) may authorize an exception to section 1.j. of this attachment for non-surgical care if required to protect the health of Service members. This authority may not be further delegated. d. Submit to the DASD(MPP) a report in accordance with section 7 of this attachment. 3.4. Secretaries of the Military Departments. The Secretaries of the Military Departments will: a. Adhere to all provisions of this guidance. b. Update or publish new regulations, policies, and guidance to implement the provisions of this attachment. c. Ensure the protection of personally identifiable information, protected health information, and personal privacy considerations, consistent with existing law and DoD policy. d. Implement processes for the assessment and oversight of compliance with DoD, Military Department, and Military Service regulations, policies, and guidance applicable to Service members and applicants for military service who have a current diagnosis or history of, or exhibit symptoms consistent with, gender dysphoria. e. Establish procedures and implement steps to identify Service members who have a current diagnosis or history of, or exhibit symptoms consistent with, gender dysphoria within 30 days of this memorandum. f. Within 30 d… g. Ensure all Service members who have a current diagnosis or history of, or exhibit symptoms consistent with, gender dysphoria and are assigned to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Defense Agencies, DoD Field Activities, Combatant Commands, and other Joint assignments are reassigned to their respective Military Services for the purpose of initiating administrative separation processes. h. Ensure all personnel systems accurately reflect each Service member's sex. i. Submit to the DASD(MPP) a report in accordance with section 7 of this attachment. 3.5. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff will: a. Adhere to all provisions of this guidance. b. Ensure the Commanders of the Combatant Commands adhere to all provisions of this guidance. c. Consolidate and submit to the DASD(MPP) a report on Combatant Command compliance with section 5 of this attachment, in accordance with section 7 of this attachment. d. Submit to the DASD(MPP) a report in accordance with section 7 of this attachment. 3.6. Defense Agency and DoD Field Activity Directors. The Defense Agency and DoD Field Activity Directors will: a. Ensure compliance with section 5 of this attachment. b. Submit to the DASD(MPP) a report in accordance with section 7 of this attachment. 4. Procedures. 4.1. Appointment, Enlistment, or Induction into the Military Services. a. Applicants for military service and individuals in the Delayed Training/Entry Program who have a current diagnosis or history of, or exhibit symptoms consistent with, gender dysphoria are disqualified for military service. b. A history of cross-sex hormone therapy or sex reassignment or genital reconstruction surgery as treatment for gender dysphoria or in pursuit of a sex transition, is disqualifying. c. Applicants disqualified pursuant to sections 4.1.a. and 4.1.b. of this attachment may be considered for a waiver on a case-by-case basis, provided there is a compelling Government interest…
February 27, 2025 at 3:58 AM
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WTF?!?!
www.instagram.com/p/DGD3bEExye...
White House official Instagram account Roses are red Violets are blue Come here illegally And we'll deport you Happy Valentine's Day
February 14, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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I Personally Know Someone Who is Transgender & I Support Them. If you would like to know more, please ask questions so I can inform you better.
February 14, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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SECRETARY OF DEFENSE 1000 DEFENSE PENTAGON WASHINGTON, DC 20301-1000 FEB-7 2025 MEMORANDUM FOR SENIOR PENTAGON LEADERSHIP COMMANDERS OF THE COMBATANT COMMANDS DEFENSE AGENCY AND DOD FIELD ACTIVITY DIRECTORS SUBJECT: Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness The Department of Defense's (DoD) mission requires Service members to abide by strict mental and physical standards. The lethality, readiness, and warfighting capability of our Force depends on Service members meeting those standards. The Department must ensure it is building "One Force" without subgroups defined by anything other than ability or mission adherence. Efforts to split our troops along lines of identity weaken our Force and make us vulnerable. Such efforts must not be tolerated or accommodated. As the President clearly stated in Executive Order 14183, "Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness," January 27, 2025: "Expressing a false 'gender identity' divergent from an individual's sex cannot satisfy the rigorous standards necessary for Military Service." Effective immediately, all new accessions for individuals with a history of gender dysphoria are paused, and all unscheduled, scheduled, or planned medical procedures associated with affirming or facilitating a gender transition for Service members are paused. Individuals with gender dysphoria have volunteered to serve our country and will be treated with dignity and respect. The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness is authorized and delegated the authority to provide additional policy and implementation guidance outside of the normal DoD issuance process, including guidance regarding service by Service members with a current diagnosis or history of gender dysphoria, to implement this direction. For the purposes of this guidance, these procedures include unscheduled, scheduled, or planned genital reconstruction surgery associated with gender transition, gender affirming surgery, sex reassignment surgery, or new…
February 11, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Went to the protest yesterday, in front of the Department of Treasury. Over a dozen duly elected members of Congress were turned away from entering the building. Most spoke to the crowd, who came to fight Musk's treacherous involvement in eroding Democracy.
A large crowd of protesters Elizabeth Warren UNELECTED AUTO-CRAT (with picture of Elon Musk) An inflated balloon of a diapered Donald Trump with a swastika on the front
February 5, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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New DoD memo
SECRETARY OF DEFENSE 1000 DEFENSE PENTAGON WASHINGTON, DC 20301-1000 JAN 31 2025 MEMORANDUM FOR SENIOR PENTAGON LEADERSHIP COMMANDERS OF THE COMBATANT COMMANDS DEFENSE AGENCY AND DOD FIELD ACTIVITY DIRECTORS SUBJECT: Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government Biological sex is an immutable characteristic. It is not fluid, and it cannot transform. Gender ideology denies this fundamental reality, and places women at risk by allowing biological males to gain access to intimate, single-sex spaces. President Trump has given us our marching orders in his Executive Order 14168, "Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government," January 20, 2025. Effective immediately, the Department of Defense will remove all traces of gender ideology. I direct the DoD Components to do the following: Review all programs, contracts, and grants, and take appropriate steps to address any contract requirements that promote or inculcate gender ideology. Review all position descriptions and send a notification to all employees whose position description involves inculcating or promoting gender ideology that they are being placed on paid administrative leave effective immediately as the Agency takes steps to close/end all initiatives, offices, and programs that inculcate or promote gender ideology. Remove all outward facing media (websites, social media accounts, etc.) that inculcate or promote gender ideology. Review email systems, such as Outlook, and turn off features that prompt users for their pronouns. Withdraw any final or pending documents, directives, orders, regulations, materials. forms, communications, statements, and plans that inculcate or promote gender ideology. Cancel any trainings that inculcate or promote gender ideology or have done so in the past. Disband or cancel any employee resource groups or special emphasis programs that inculcate or promo… Review all forms that require entry of an individual's sex and ensure that all list male or female only, and not gender identity. Remove requests for "gender" and substitute requests for "sex." Ensure that all applicable policies and documents, including forms, use the term "sex" and not "gender." Ensure that intimate spaces for women, girls, or females (or for men, boys, or males) are designated by biological sex and not gender identity. The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R)) will formally send a task and oversee the implementation of these actions. DoD Components will provide a list of the actions taken in response to this guidance and their plans to ensure ongoing compliance to OUSD(P&R) by February 7, 2025. The rights of the men and women who serve our Nation must be protected as we forge the most lethal force the world has ever known.
February 4, 2025 at 5:02 AM
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No more observance/acknowledgement of these...🤬
DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY WASHINGTON, D.C. 20340-5100 25-000624/CE (received stamp JAN 28 2025) To: DIA Workforce Subject: Pause on Special Emphasis Programs and Related Activities and Events 1. The Agency is working internally and with the department to implement the Executive Orders, Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing and Initial Recissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions, dated January 20, 2025. We are receiving question across the workforce on the way forward with Special Emphasis Programs, Special Observances, Agency Resource Groups, Affinity Groups, and Employee Networking Groups. 2. DIA will pause all activities and events related to Agency Special Emphasis Programs effective immediately and until further notice. Additionally, Special Observances hosted throughout the year by the Command Element, Directorates and Special Offices are also paused. These include observances related to the following: January...Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday* February...Black History Month March...Women's History Month May...Holocaust Day/Days of Remembrance May...Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month June...Pride 19 June...Juneteenth* 26 August...Women's Equality Day 15 September-15 October...National Hispanic Heritage Month October...National Disability Employment Awareness Month November...National American Indian Heritage Month *The pause will not affect federal holidays DIA will also pause Agency Resource Groups, Affinity Groups and Employee Networking Groups, effective immediately and until further notice.
January 30, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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1) They added A to DEI, for accessibility. 2) They want people to turn their coworkers in. 3) When do the armbands start?
This is the message my friends have been receiving at their gov jobs…. “FAILURE TO REPORT WITHIN 10 DAYS MAY RESULT IN ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES” “MESSAGE FROM THE ACTING SECRETARY We are taking steps to close all agency diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) offices and end all DEIA-related contracts in accordance with President Trump’s executive orders titledEnding Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing and Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. These programs divided Americans by race, wasted taxpayer dollars, and resulted in shameful discrimination. We are aware of efforts by some in government to disguise these programs by using coded or imprecise language. If you are aware of a change in any contract description or personnel position description since November 5, 2024, to obscure the connection between the contract and DEIA or similar ideologies, please report all facts and circumstances to DEIAtruth@opm.gov within 10 days. There will be no adverse consequences for timely reporting this information. However, failure to report this information within 10 days may result in adverse consequences. In addition to the above, all personnel are directed to withdraw any final or pending documents, directives, orders, materials, and equity plans issued by the agency in response to now-repealed Executive Order 14035, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) in the Federal Workforce(June 25, 2021). These actions must be taken immediately, but no later than January 31, 2025. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Todd B. Hunter Acting Secretary”
January 24, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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🏳️‍⚧️ FYI...
**IMPORTANT** It appears that the US State Department is no longer processing gender marker correction applications and have been instructed to confiscate the supporting documentation submitted as a part of the application. Unfortunately, it appears that the ability to get a US passport that accurately matches your gender is not currently possible. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates, but at this time we do not recommend applying for a corrected passport. We will be updating our website ASAP with this development.
January 23, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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I cannot do all the good the world needs. But the world needs all the good I can do.
November 13, 2024 at 6:34 PM