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Pete Hegseth, Christian Nationalism, and the Festering Wounds of the Forever Wars
Just after January 6, Pete Hegseth’s tattoos were scrutinized, his loyalties were questioned, and, suddenly, he was on the outs with the Army.
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Breaking: HUD changes policy that denied disabled veterans from housing
The policy change is central to claims in Powers v. McDonough and "will ensure that no veteran is denied housing assistance because of their…
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My Book Is On (Fire) Sale!
Between July 15 and 22, Duke University Press will be offering paperback copies of Our Veterans, the book I co-authored last year, at a 70% discount as…
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Jasper Craven
"If Congress wanted to give us the authority, VA would build housing."
A remarkably candid Q&A on housing, unhoused veterans, and what the VA can and cannot do, with Veterans Affairs administrators John Kuhn and C. Brett…
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Full Metal Sponcon
Eddie Gallagher, Military Influencing, and the Rise of Consumer Warfare
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Jasper Craven
The VA Has Expansive Abortion Powers. Why Isn't It Using Them?
Perhaps no agency is better equipped than the Department of Veterans Affairs to offer reproductive health services. Why is its top leader refusing to…
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Jasper Craven
My Book is on Sale!
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Jasper Craven
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