Topic: Gender

The “Toxic” Legacy of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell and Its Lingering Effects on Veterans and Military Families
“My orientation isn't a phase, and I’m not willing to leave a vital part of my identity hidden.” “Don’t ask, don’t tell” lingers for LQBTQ veterans.

I Am Vanessa Guillen
A veteran relives her trauma through the headlines.

Moving Again. And Again. My Experience as a Military Spouse.
It’s not easy to start over in a new place, and few people understand this better than a military spouse.

Gay Veteran Sees Racism as a Tougher Fight
All movements must include the fight against racism—and that looks different from other protests.

‘I Decided to Become the Safe Place that I so Desperately Needed’
A chief petty officer stays in the Navy after she’s sexually assaulted so she can help other women, inspire culture change

Losing “Pretty Girl” To “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
An investigation into an air traffic controller’s personal life in the era of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell felt like a rippling current of judgement.

“I’m Not a Sir”—Dearth of Women Causes Marines to Expect Male Leadership
Women have served in the Corps for more than 100 years, but are still treated like a novelty, stunting the transition to an inclusive military culture.

Senior Marine Corps Counsel Ridicules Sexual Assault Survivor at Court-Martial Hearing
Defense attorneys alleged unlawful command influence, that Marines denied the defendant due process. Judge described Corps’ behavior as “a step too far.”

“You Sound Like a Pervert”—Getting Lucky With Meatybob
The student grabbed the joystick bolted between her legs and took control of the training helicopter. “Some pilots are naturals,” the instructor said. “You aren’t.”