Tag: veterans
Veterans and former industrial workers need to be a priority during...
The people who are in the high-risk groups must protect themselves from getting infected with the new coronavirus as it can be quite dangerous.
Vietnam veterans descended on the Capitol 50 years ago this week—not...
Bigger than the Jan. 6 insurrection, the 1971 antiwar mobilization known as Operation Dewey Canyon III altered the course of the war and uplifted the nation.
Army vet charged with attempted murder at Trump rally
Although the veteran told police that he fired in self-defense, a bystander video shows him approaching the vehicle before shooting into it.
Veterans’ health act signed into law; a victory for military veterans...
"For many veterans, the path towards healing from service-related trauma goes through public lands. Today, that path got a little easier."
Justice Dept launches investigation into recent deaths at nursing home for...
“We will aggressively investigate recent events at the Home and, as needed, require the Commonwealth to adopt reforms to ensure patient safety in the future."
Former VA doctor charged with civil rights offense
At least two other veterans have reportedly accused Dr. Jonathan Yates of abusing them in similar manners.
Why COVID-19 will strain the safety net for homeless vets to...
As the coronavirus spreads across America, the poor bear the brunt of a pandemic that’s exposed the deep class lines in U.S. society.
For veterans in jail, this anti-violence workshop provides support
The effectiveness of the program is clear: a study shows that recidivism rates for participants are down by half.
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ICE is the American Gestapo, kidnapping and trafficking people
Why aren’t we arresting ICE agents when they break the law?
GOP proposal could slash food aid for millions, new analysis warns
As House Republicans push for deep SNAP cuts and expanded work requirements, experts warn the proposal would strip food assistance from millions of low-income people—including families, older adults, and veterans—without improving employment.
May Day uprising: Americans unite to resist Trump’s war on workers and democracy
With over 1,100 rallies planned across the country, May Day protesters call out Trump’s billionaire allies, labor rollbacks, and attacks on immigrants in what may become the largest workers’ demonstration in U.S. history.
Medicare for All returns to Congress as GOP pushes Medicaid cuts and corporate tax...
As Sanders and progressives reintroduce Medicare for All with growing support, Republican lawmakers propose historic Medicaid cuts to fund tax breaks for the wealthy.
Amazon walks back tariff transparency plan after Trump calls Bezos
After reports surfaced that Amazon might show consumers how much tariffs contribute to product prices, Trump intervened personally—and the plan was scrapped within hours.