military

September 19, 2017

President Donald Trump has again mentioned the idea of having a massive military parade in Washington for the Fourth of July. Historically, the US has never put the military on such a pedestal. The Founding Fathers, in fact, despised the idea of a standing army of any sort.

Justice

New White House guidelines leave transgender service members and vets in limbo

The World

August 25, 2017

New policies toward transgender troops in the US Armed Forces take a hefty emotional and practical toll for soldiers and vets.

Conflict

How Russian meddling impacted the American Revolution

The World

July 04, 2017

Foreign help was critical to the success of the American Revolution. Many people know about the important roles played by France and Spain. But less well-known is the indirect help the US got from Russia. On this July 4, we explore how Russia accidentally helped the American fight for independence.

Conflict

It's the 100th anniversary of the declaration that made America a major world power

Agence France-Presse

April 02, 2017

When America entered World War I, a century ago this week, the European powers were bogged down in a grinding trench war that had killed millions and ravaged the European continent.

Conflict

Translators who worked for the US military in Iraq wonder if their American dream is slipping away

The World

January 26, 2017

Anxiety is running high for Syrians in the US after President Trump's proposed refugee ban might prevent family reunifications.

Culture

Veterans consider the next commander-in-chief

The World

November 11, 2016

This year, Veterans Day fell on the same week as a significant and divisive US election. We reached out to thousands of vets to get their reactions to the election of Donald Trump.

Conflict

Trump will likely turn US foreign policy and military planning upside down

The Center for Public Integrity

November 10, 2016

Forget about global climate change controls; count on a larger Army, even more nuclear weapons and more missile defenses

Economics

This military dad lost his son. Now, he's trying to help other families battle against veteran PTSD and suicide.

The Takeaway

November 07, 2016

Jerry Derr lost his son, Colton Levi Derr, a US Army sergeant, to suicide. Since then, he's been trying to help other military families fight PTSD and a whole range of issues that come up for veterans.

Conflict

As tensions rise between India and Pakistan, we remember a friend who called for peace

October 28, 2016

Two South Asians living abroad condemn rising tensions between India and Pakistan and call for peace.

Conflict

ISIS leaders abandon Mosul as Iraqi military presses attack

Agence France-Presse

October 19, 2016

In signs that Mosul will soon be in the hands of Iraqi officials, top ISIS leaders have left Mosul even before Iraqi forces closed in.

military

Trump wants a big military parade, but the Founding Fathers might not approve

New White House guidelines leave transgender service members and vets in limbo

How Russian meddling impacted the American Revolution

It's the 100th anniversary of the declaration that made America a major world power

Translators who worked for the US military in Iraq wonder if their American dream is slipping away

Veterans consider the next commander-in-chief

Trump will likely turn US foreign policy and military planning upside down

This military dad lost his son. Now, he's trying to help other families battle against veteran PTSD and suicide.

As tensions rise between India and Pakistan, we remember a friend who called for peace

ISIS leaders abandon Mosul as Iraqi military presses attack

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