military
DADT repeal to end discriminatory policy
December 20, 2010In what many are calling a landmark vote for expanding civil rights and equality, the US Senate voted 65-31 to repeal the discriminatory “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” policy in the military on Dec. 18.
Read moreThe U.S. and Iraq: what now?
August 27, 2010Since President Obama took office, more than 90,000 U.S. troops have come home from Iraq. The question is: now what?
Read moreU-turn in Afghanistan
August 26, 2010As the ninth anniversary of the war in Afghanistan approaches, the war is failing, casualties are escalating among both U.S.-NATO forces and Afghan civilians, and Americans' support for the conflict is at its lowest ebb.
Read moreInjured troops receive a treat, so does the president
August 12, 2010U.S. troops injured in the line of duty, often called "wounded warriors," along with participants in the White House mentoring program got to see what many people dream of, watching NBA's superstars do what they do...
Read moreNew bill calls for Afghanistan withdrawal
April 19, 2010A bipartisan bill calling for a plan and a timetable to withdraw U.S. forces from Afghanistan was introduced into Congress April 14th.
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