Veterans
They put their lives on the line for us, but are we doing all we can for them?
First Lady Michelle Obama Tackles Mental Health Issues Affecting the Troops
Michelle Obama will emphasize the challenges American troops face when transitioning from the war front to their home lives.
Posted Wednesday, January 11, 2012 by Joshua Murphy
Obama Signs Legislation to Fight Veteran Unemployment
A new law grants tax credits to employers that hire veterans. But will the measure actually create jobs?
Posted Tuesday, November 29, 2011 by Jon Christian
Student Veterans and For-Profit Colleges: A Match Made in Hell?
A Senate subcommittee this week addressed deceitful practices by for-profit colleges, many of which target veterans to take in more federal money.
Posted Friday, September 23, 2011 in Reporting by Emily Crockett
Senate Subcommittee To Hold Hearing on For-Profits Colleges and Veterans on Thursday
The subcommittee will hear testimony from a Department of Veteran Affairs official and a representative from a for-profit college.
Posted Wednesday, September 21, 2011 in Reporting by Brian Stewart
Tuition Assistance for Active-Duty Service Members in Jeopardy
Defense Department budget cuts could force a reduction in tuition assistance—but at what cost?
Posted Wednesday, August 17, 2011 in Reporting by Jon Christian
Suicidal Thoughts, Acts Widespread Among Veterans at College
A study by University of Utah researchers shows that veterans in college are still suffering.
Posted Friday, August 5, 2011 by Jon Christian
GRAPH: An Average CEO At America’s Big Corporations Earns 200 Times The Salary Of A Navy SEAL
Read more at Think Progress
Are For-Profits Taking Advantage of Military Servicemembers and Veterans?
A recent GAO report calls for increased oversight of the military’s tuition assistance program.
Posted Wednesday, March 9, 2011 by Kay Steiger
Life After War: Perspectives on PTSD From Rhode Island Veterans
New research has shown that PTSD can occur even in individuals who have not faced traumatic events, but many experts are skeptical.
Posted Wednesday, March 9, 2011 in Journalism Network by Simon van Zuylen-Wood
Senate Promises to Step Up Scrutiny of GI Bill Abuses By Some For-Profit Schools
The Veterans Administration is warning of aggressive marketing tactics and the Senate schedules a hearing to look into abusive practices.
Posted Wednesday, February 23, 2011 by Kay Steiger
Last Minute Push for ‘Don’t Ask’: Too Little, Too Late?
As the Senate gears up to vote on the stand-alone “don’t ask, don’t tell” bills, few are optimistic about its passage.
Posted Wednesday, December 15, 2010 by Matt Comer
Virginia Tech Broke Law in Response to Deadly Shootings
Posted Friday, December 10, 2010 in Campus Informer by Jeff Dugas
Most Military Chiefs Support ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal at Senate Hearing
Though most Marines largely oppose a repeal and say they’ve never served with a gay or lesbian peer, most military chiefs at this week’s Senate hearings say a repeal can be implemented successfully.
Posted Friday, December 3, 2010 by Matt Comer
Fox News Rejects Ad Supporting Repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
An LGBT think tank produced an ad with generals to refute the idea that openly gay troops affect unit cohesion and troop morale. Fox News won’t run it.
Posted Tuesday, November 23, 2010 in Video / Multimedia by Matt Comer
Veterans Groups Remain Uncommitted on Gainful Employment Rules
Major veterans’ advocacy groups haven’t yet taken a stance on regulations that target the for-profit higher education industry. But vets groups have a lot at stake.
Posted Tuesday, November 23, 2010 by Kay Steiger
On Veterans Day, Remember the Women
Though women make up just 11 percent of troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, they suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder at much higher rates than their male peers.
Posted Wednesday, November 10, 2010 in Opinions by Catherine Traywick
Texas Students Oppose Tuition Breaks for Undocumented Immigrants
Posted Monday, November 8, 2010 in Campus Informer by Jeff Dugas
White House Meeting on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Fails to Inspire LGBTQ Bloggers
The White House held a not-so-secret off-the-record meeting with LGBTQ bloggers yesterday, but if their reactions are any indication, they’re not buying the administration’s attempts to smooth over disappointment.
Posted Wednesday, October 27, 2010 by Matt Comer
