Topic: Human Rights

War Horse Managing Editor Recognized by VA Secretary for Toxic Exposure Reporting
“Kelly told the human stories of soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and families who were suffering, so we as a nation would not, and could not, forget.”

More Than 40% of Troops Face Limited or No Access to Abortion Care, Study Shows
Even before the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade, abortion care for military women was extremely limited.

The Story Behind Operation Pineapple Express, a Daring Rescue Effort in Afghanistan
“Veterans know something the politicians don’t. ‘I have your back’ means something. Our failure to honor that promise is way bigger than the moral issue.”

Climate Change Makes Things Harder for Unhoused Veterans
Unhoused Veterans Provide a Mini View of How Climate Change Affects Homelessness

Wounded Knee Massacre ‘Tarnishes’ Integrity of Medal of Honor
After soldiers killed women and children at the end of the Indian Wars, the soldiers received the military’s highest award.

Congress Urges DoD, VA to Defend Troops and Veterans Against Extremists Who Want to Recruit Them
Military service and transitioning to civilian life include stressors that make some veterans vulnerable to recruitment tactics used by extremist groups.

Note to Self: When They Come for You in the Night, Don’t Give Up. Fight Back.
Through it all—the good and the bad—always remember you will achieve your goal. Keep your chin up, endure, and always remember: It will be OK.

“Quietly Heroic”—Journalist Returns to Ukraine with American Veterans to Help Her People
There’s a long legacy of women fighting in wars, and they’re always welcome behind the scope of a rifle pointing at Russian invaders.

Feres Helps Military Avoid Accountability for Harm. New Ruling Could Be a Chance for Justice.
For decades, the Feres doctrine has protected the military from lawsuits over things like training mishaps, medical malpractice, and sexual assault.