Women in the Military

G.I. Jane Breaks The Combat Barrier: Number Of High-Ranking Military Women Rising Considerably

nytimes.com | LIZETTE ALVAREZ | Posted 08.15.2009 | Politics

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Before 2001, America's military women had rarely seen ground combat. Their jobs kept them mostly away from enemy lines, as military policy dictates. ...

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UN Women Peacekeeper Dearth A Concern: Officials

Inter Press Service | Posted 07.03.2009 | World

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By Lydia Zemke | Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Jun 2 (IPS) - Even as U.N. peacekeeping operations in the world's battle zones continue to exp...

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Memorial Day 2009 - A Look at Women in the Military

Marcia G. Yerman | Posted 06.23.2009 | Politics

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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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Finally, Some Progress in Combating Rape and Assault in the Military

Rep. Jane Harman | Posted 10.11.2008 | Politics

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Rep. Jane Harman

Digest this for a second: Women serving in the US military are more likely to be raped by a fellow soldier than killed by enemy fire in Iraq.

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Women's Liberation? No, Oppression

Aubrey Sarvis | Posted 07.08.2008 | Politics

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Aubrey Sarvis

With Don't Ask, Don't Tell, gays and bisexuals are not free to be themselves in the armed forces of their country. In addition to everything else that this law is -- costly, inefficient, unfair -- it is disgraceful.

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