Tag: veterans
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.
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.
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Could Trump’s Iran fiasco be America’s Suez crisis?
The U.S. war on Iran today, but similarities in the larger context, suggest that the United States is facing the same kind of “end of empire” moment that the British Empire faced in that historic crisis.
Trump DOJ subpoenas reporters after Iran war leaks trigger escalating clash with the press
The Trump administration has reportedly issued subpoenas targeting journalists and news organizations over Iran war reporting, intensifying concerns that the Justice Department is being used to expose confidential sources and pressure outlets covering national security issues
Wow! Losing the war PLUS losing the peace – the frenzy of fiascos ravage...
What other blundering buffoons ever lost a war (of choice), then willfully lost the peace via threats, phony bluffs and tin-ear, belligerent BS?
Too much money, too little democracy: Americans across party lines reject billionaire power in...
A new national poll finds widespread bipartisan concern that billionaires, dark money and special interest spending are overpowering ordinary voters in U.S. elections as campaign spending continues to shatter records.
Now you see them… now you don’t
Women leaders and Trump 2.0.