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The Seeds of Russia’s Military Collapse in Ukraine Were Planted by its Bungled Elimination of Conscription
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The Seeds of Russia’s Military Collapse in Ukraine Were Planted by its Bungled Elimination of Conscription
Larry Korb describes the conditions that allowed Russia's forces to be overwhelmed by Ukrainian troops.
A Conversation With Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall
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A Conversation With Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall
Discussing Air Force and Space Force personnel, the crisis in Ukraine, competition with China, human rights, and the role of the U.S. in the world
Veterans and Military Families Need Comprehensive Paid Leave Solutions
Article
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Veterans and Military Families Need Comprehensive Paid Leave Solutions
Military service members, veterans, and their families have many reasons they need leave, and, along with all Americans, need comprehensive paid family and medical leave policies.
A Crisis Moment for the LGBT Community
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A Crisis Moment for the LGBT Community
Michele and Igor discuss President Trump's announcement to bar transgender people from serving—in any capacity—in the nation's armed forces.
Remembering America’s Veterans in 2016
Article
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Remembering America’s Veterans in 2016
On Veterans Day, the Center for American Progress offers a statistical snapshot of the nation's veterans and the challenges they face.
Remembering America’s Veterans in 2015
Article
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Remembering America’s Veterans in 2015
On Veterans Day, the Center for American Progress offers a statistical snapshot of our veterans and the challenges they face.
Remembering America’s Veterans in 2014
Article
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Remembering America’s Veterans in 2014
A statistical snapshot of our veterans and the challenges they face.
Infographic: American Heroes Deserve Uniform Workplace Protections
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Infographic: American Heroes Deserve Uniform Workplace Protections
American security relies heavily on the cooperation of the U.S. armed services, the U.S. Department of Defense, and private contractors, but not all of them are afforded basic employment protections on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
The Freedom to Serve and the Freedom to Work
Report
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The Freedom to Serve and the Freedom to Work
More than 1 million service members and veterans could benefit from the Employment Non-Discrimination Act and other common-sense measures to prevent workplace discrimination.
Infographic: LGBT Service Members and Veterans Need the Employment Non-Discrimination Act
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Infographic: LGBT Service Members and Veterans Need the Employment Non-Discrimination Act
If passed into law, ENDA could significantly curtail high rates of veteran unemployment.
A Cheap Shot: 4 State Governors Are Denying Same-Sex Military Spouses the Benefits They Have Earned
Article
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A Cheap Shot: 4 State Governors Are Denying Same-Sex Military Spouses the Benefits They Have Earned
Although the Supreme Court struck down key provisions of the Defense of Marriage Act, anti-gay, activist governors still refuse to treat same-sex military spouses equally at National Guard installations.