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Pete Hegseth, nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as Defense secretary, recently said he opposes women serving in combat roles in the...
Military veterans and their families need, more than ever, greater stability, stronger support and significant improvements to essential services. Our...
As we brace for the impact of a second Donald Trump presidency, I can't help but question the moral compass of the military leaders who will choose to...
Army Master Sgt. Janina Simmons broke barriers as the first Black woman to successfully complete Ranger School. Now, she’s fighting an even tougher...
We shall overcome someday, but not now. Now, I feel hopeless and abandoned by the people, the very system that has promised to protect me and never...
Who knew that racist banter and sexism would make a smashing comeback in political campaigns? I sure didn't, but after watching Donald Trump's damning...
Former President Donald Trump is using public education as a weapon in his campaign for the White House, continuing to fight against DEI programs and...
Elon Musk’s recent political maneuvering is not just questionable − it’s a blatant attempt to leverage his influence for personal gain. With...
Former President Barack Obama's support for Kamala Harris could be the push she needs to win the presidency. With his popularity, fundraising ability...
Former President Donald Trump recently claimed that Democrats plan to send absentee ballots to military personnel and other citizens living overseas...
Fifty-seven, fifty-eight, fifty-nine. My eyes swelled up with tears as my daughter counted the passing ambulances heading toward Tampa as we fled the...
TAMPA, Fla. — As I sit on my bedroom closet floor, writing this column in the middle of preparing for Hurricane Milton, I can't help but think about...
For U.S. military families stationed in Israel, the war in Gaza and now in Lebanon has been unsettling, piling anxiety and fear of imminent danger...
The conversation surrounding voting rights for people convicted of a felony has grown louder since the conviction in May of Republican presidential...
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance this month pushed a false narrative in the news media and then claimed it was the news media that was...
When I first read the story of 60-year-old Denise Prudhomme, a Wells Fargo employee who was found dead at her desk four days after she clocked in to...
As we watch former President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign implode, it’s fun to watch his base go crazy about Vice President Kamala Harris’...
After spending the equivalent of an entire mortgage payment on school supplies for my children, I’m frustrated. And I’m not the only one. The...
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has continued his divisive antics this week by desecrating a sacred moment of remembrance for the...
While veterans have for decades leaned toward Republican candidates in presidential elections, recent trends suggest a growing number of veterans...
Vice President Kamala Harris is the most qualified candidate in the 2024 presidential election, but as a military spouse, I am worried her policies...
It's no wonder that teachers are leaving education for jobs at Costco. The average annual salary for a starting teacher is less than $45,000. And the...
As a military spouse for nearly two decades, I am offended by Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance’s speech accusing Tim Walz of stolen...
No matter the political nonsense you hear spouted about immigration, legal and otherwise, here's the truth: America needs more immigrants, documented...
With election season comes a surge of often heated political discourse on social media, delicate and tense conversations in real life and attack ads...
Donald Trump’s disdain for Black Americans was on full display Wednesday at the National Association of Black Journalists Conference. ABC News...
In a society rife with misinformation about affirmative action, lingering systemic racism and the dismantling of diversity, equity and inclusion...
The horrific, preventable death of Sonya Massey is yet another reason Black Americans struggle to trust law enforcement. On July 6, a sheriff's deputy...
Elon Musk, the richest person in the world, has said, according to a Wall Street Journal report, that he will donate about $45 million a month to a...
So, democracy may hang in the balance, but hey, look at this great deal on kitchen mixers! In the midst of a tumultuous election year, Amazon Prime...
News broke this week that American Rounds, which promotes itself with the line "Ammo Sales Like You've Never Seen Before," is operating vending...
Despite our nation's progress in social equality, the systemic power held by older white men in America continues to obstruct the paths to success for...
As a military spouse, the word "patriot" is an intrinsic part of my daily life. On a military base, we start our days with reveille and end them with...
It’s clearer now than ever before. Former President Donald Trump is a malignant narcissist, a racist and a liar, but more than anything he is a...
The "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" policy was institutionalized discrimination, plain and simple. It unjustly punished proud and capable service members...
The House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would automatically register men ages 18 to 25 for the Selective Service, the vehicle for...
Being a military spouse is a cost burden and a hindrance to my career opportunities. As a military spouse, the weight of student loan debt compounds...
The thought of IVF being unattainable for military families is a slap in the face for service members who are unable to conceive. This shouldn’t be...
U.S. military fathers serve their country with honor and dedication, but their noble service comes with the high personal cost of missing out on many...
Hunter Biden was found guilty on federal charges Tuesday for lying about his drug use on a gun purchase application in 2018, for lying to the gun...
“I don’t want my child to die,” the words left my quivering lips during a recent meeting at my son's school. I eventually left that meeting in...
Former president and convicted felon Donald Trump should not become America’s next commander in chief. His criminal record and despicable behavior...