Topic: Policy

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.”

Veterans-Turned-Poll Workers Defend Democratic Elections Against Threats Foreign and Domestic
Recruiting veterans to work as poll workers could harness the energy of veterans looking for new ways to serve their country.

‘When They Came Home They Were on Their Own’—National Guard Grapples With Suicide Rate
As things got worse, death itself became a means of intervention: Funerals reunited buddies, and they quietly identified who could be next.

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.

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.”

Veterans and Reservists Make up More Than 28% of Candidates Who Question 2020 Election Results
Among candidates on the 2022 ballot who question the 2020 election results are 96 with military experience, including 12 candidates currently serving.

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.

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

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.