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Military Sexual Trauma - Seeking Justice

Marcia G. Yerman | Posted 11.12.2009 | Impact

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Marcia G. Yerman

While embedded with Marines during the invasion of Iraq, journalist Mercedes Gallego was cautioned that it was not safe to be alone. The reason, the servicewomen explained, was fear of being raped.

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Mothers and Soldiers: Healing the Bonds Destroyed by War

Christian Avard | Posted 11.11.2009 | Books

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Christian Avard

Susan Galleymore is the author of Long Time Passing: Mothers Speak About War & Terror. She made international headlines as she traveled to Iraq to visit her son stationed in the Sunni Triangle.

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Cheney Center At University Of Wyoming Draws Protests

AP | MEAD GRUVER | Posted 11.09.2009 | Politics

Read More: Veterans for Peace, Iraq War, Enhanced Interrogations, University of Wyoming, Dick Cheney, Politics News

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A decision by the University of Wyoming to name a new center for international students for former Vice President Dick Cheney i...

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Why I Won't Go Back

Camilo E. Mejia | Posted 09.06.2009 | Politics

Read More: Ar-Ramadi, Conscientious-Objector, Florida National Guard, Veterans for Peace, Iraq War Conscientious Objector, Iraq War Veterans, Iraq War, Politics News
Camilo E. Mejia

It is true that as a soldier it is not your job to question the nature of a mission, but what if that mission violates your morality so much you cannot reconcile it with your most basic beliefs?

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