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Investigate Air Force for Openly Violent, Sexist and Hostile Environment to Women

Nancy Parrish | Posted 11.14.2012 | Politics
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Nancy Parrish

The prevalence of rape of both men and women in our military, the failure to prosecute perpetrators and the retaliation against victims continues to undermine readiness, unit cohesion and morale.

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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 | Politics
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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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A Crisis in Our Military

Rep. Jackie Speier | Posted 01.17.2012 | Crime
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Rep. Jackie Speier

The epidemic of sexual assault in the military is a problem we can fix -- we only have to want to. Our troops protect us and it is our duty to protect them.

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