Thursday, September 28, 2023

Tag: veterans

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.

Combat veterans tell us what we need to know about war

"Enough of the horror!"

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.

Moral injury and America’s endless conflicts

Moral injury is not a recognized psychiatric diagnosis. Yet the concept began to take root among mental health specialists.

The Democrats are running more female veterans for office than ever...

Democrats have begun explicitly recruiting veteran women to run for Congress, hoping to capitalize on their service and military experience.

Peace advocates have long been found among veterans who fought in...

Most of these wars, large or small, have been met with opposition from veterans’ peace groups.

A veteran in a world of never-ending wars and improvised explosive...

Just when I thought it couldn't get any worse…

End this hidden risk to military families

As we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice, let’s ensure service members and their families are no longer required to relinquish their rights in the name of freedom.

The War Within Initiative helps pay off $5 million in medical...

The fundraising drive "sparked the compassion of donors" to lift the medical debt of service members, veterans and their families.

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Elected Democrats are conformist enablers of Biden for 2024

Alarm bells among pro-Biden pundits have finally begun to break the political sound barrier. So why is it quiet on Capitol Hill on the Democratic front?

Missouri set to execute Marcellus Williams despite DNA evidence proving innocence—again

Unless we reform this corrupt system, racist politicians will be rewarded with higher political offices–for–”frying a black man.” 

How ideology can help (or hurt) movements trying to build power

Political educator Harmony Goldberg discusses whether the ideological traditions of the left are helpful for practical organizing.

Research expedition discovers extensive emissions of methane from bottom of Baltic Sea

The research project aimed "to expand knowledge about methane and its sources and sinks in the oxygen-free environments in the deeper parts of the Baltic Sea."

Sunrise Movement launches Green New Deal for Schools campaigns in high schools across US

The campaigns are asking that school districts face the climate crisis, listen to students' needs and deliver on the campaign's promises to address climate change.