Julia Brownley tweeted the following:
"In 1954, Edythe Edie Brown won the distinction of being chosen as an Outstanding Airman for the United States Air Force. However, on June 30, 1955, the Air Force discharged her for being gay; and for years, she was denied veterans benefits because of the military discharge."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Julia Brownley:
"As a Member of the @LGBTEqCaucus, I am committed to ensuring justice for everyone who was impacted by this discriminatory policy. In fact, my office has worked to restore benefits to those discriminated against under this policy including Edyth Brown of Ventura."Read on Twitter
"Eleven years ago today, the Dont Ask, Dont Tell policy was repealed, which finally allowed LGBTQ individuals to serve openly in our nation's military."Read on Twitter
"To learn more about the Humane Society Legislative Fund scorecard, visit hslf.org/current_scorec"Read on Twitter
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