Military Sexual Assaults

Properly Addressing Sexual Assault in the Military

Rep. Niki Tsongas | Posted 05.29.2012

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Rep. Niki Tsongas

Retaliatory gestures and intimidation techniques have for years had a chilling effect on the willingness of victims of sexual assault in the military to come forward.

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Male Rape in the Military: Michael's Story

Nancy Parrish | Posted 05.29.2012

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Nancy Parrish

The culture of tolerance for sexual assault and rape is pervasive in the military, and has been for decades. The military has become, essentially, a safe haven for serial rapists.

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The Victims Aren't the Problem, the Perverts Are

SGT Tanangachi Mfuni | Posted 04.25.2012

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SGT Tanangachi Mfuni

As backward as the military has been in matters of gender equity, I'm thankful top brass are taking measures to combat sexual assault.

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Demanding Accessibility To Documents Regarding Military Sexual Violence

Rachel Natelson | Posted 05.01.2012

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Rachel Natelson

In the government's view, the public needn't concern itself with the ugly details of the epidemic of sexual violence in the military.

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John Rudolf

Big Spike Seen In Violent Sex Crimes By U.S. Soldiers

HuffingtonPost.com | John Rudolf | Posted 01.20.2012

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Military leaders vowed this week to curb sexual assaults by and against U.S. soldiers after the release of a new report revealing that violent sex cri...

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The Invisible War

Soraya Chemaly | Posted 03.18.2012

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Soraya Chemaly

Some people feel that talking about these crimes, prosecuting them and seeking legal recourse weakens our military. It is the exact opposite.

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Laura Bassett

Military Rape Policies Announced By Defense Department Don't Fix Problem, Groups Charge

HuffingtonPost.com | Laura Bassett | Posted 12.29.2011

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In light of statistics that show staggering rates of sexual assault in the U.S. military, the Department of Defense announced on Tuesday two new polic...

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Our Brave Women

Sen. Claire McCaskill | Posted 06.14.2011

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Sen. Claire McCaskill

Last year the Department of Defense recorded over 3,000 reports of sexual assault across the U.S. Armed Forces. And while this issue affects both male and female servicemembers, it is women who face elevated risks.

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Believing Anita... and our Servicewomen

Rachel Natelson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Rachel Natelson

Like many civil rights advocates, I have been sorely tempted to celebrate the death--once lingering but now tantalizingly imminent--of the military's ...

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Separate, Unequal, and Unrecognized

Rachel Natelson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Rachel Natelson

Following the release of regulations designed to simplify the process by which veterans with PTSD can access benefits, advocates have clamored to declare victory in a battle against a system notorious for resisting change.

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Command Indiscretion

Rachel Natelson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Rachel Natelson

Punishing soldiers for getting pregnant is among the injustices that point collectively to the military's longstanding power to undermine the civil rights of its personnel.

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Athena Crossing the Potomac

Rachel Natelson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Rachel Natelson

Many figures have decried the inequity of "Don't Ask Don't Tell," the president and Congress to repeal the law. However, one community has remained resolutely silent: national veterans service organizations.

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Memorial Day 2009 - A Look at Women in the Military

Marcia G. Yerman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Marcia G. Yerman

Hopefully, in between the barbecues and the parades, our citizens will reflect on both the physical and emotional challenges that our service women have -- and continue -- to face.

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Military rape reports rise, prosecution still low

AP | ANNE GEARAN | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — More people came forward to report sexual assaults in the military last year, but a significant percentage wouldn't give crucial de...

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Rep Jane Harman: "Women In US Military More Likely To Be Raped By Fellow Soldier Than Killed By Enemy Fire In Iraq"

Think Progress | Posted 05.25.2011

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In today's LA Times, Rep. Jane Harman (D-CA) sheds light on the staggering number of sexual assaults within the military, stating, "Women serving in t...

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