We need to take Trump's trans ban seriously, because he is pushing ahead with it (it became official as of Friday night) in spite of almost nobody being in favor of it, its roughly billion-dollar cost and its potential to weaken the U.S. military.

Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois), who lost both legs in the service, writes, “When I was lbeeding to death in my Black Hawk helicopter after I was shot down, I didn't care if the American troops risking their lives to help save me were gay, straight, transgender, black, white, or brown.”

Keep reading for her full statement, and more of the day's hottest links, including — of course — Taylor Swift ...

(Image via Tammy Duckworth)

Twitter @SenDuckworth: Tammy Duckworth knows what she's talking about regarding the trans ban — Trump and his ideologues do not.

USAF veteran Liam Waller: Trump's #transban will remove highly skilled people from critical roles and hurt readiness and national security. pic.twitter.com/py8Hbyi3D6

— VoteVets (@votevets) August 24, 2017

Twitter @VoteVets: Above, USAF vet Liam Waller, who is trans, explains why Trump's trans ban is utter bigotry. Hillary's also against the trans ban, because she is sane:

Correct. https://t.co/AcOXbigpzi

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) August 24, 2017

Daily Beast: James Cameron pooh-poohed the Gal Gadot Wonder Woman, incurring the wrath of everyone but maybe Ares. Director Patty Jenkins claps back.

I didn't care for the movie either, but not from a feminist perspective. (GIF via Warner Bros.)

NYT: Gary Cohn, a Trump economic advisor who is Jewish, apparently nearly resigned over Trump's horrendous Charlottesville response — but didn't, voices “distress.”

Attitude: British X Factor singer Freddy Parker shows off his stuff:

Gay Times:: Some think Taylor Swift's “Look What You Made Me Do” samples Right Said Fred ... including Right Said Fred. Sounds more like “My Humps,” guys.

Thank you @taylorswift13 ❤️ what a marvellous reinvention! #imtoosexy #lookwhatyoumademedo https://t.co/malXQ8uMQe

— Right Said Fred (@TheFreds) August 25, 2017