Tag Archives: Military
Top general blames military’s sexual assault on “hookup culture.”
TweetFirst, the chief of the Air Force sexual assault prevention unit was arrested for sexual assault. Then the Pentagon released a report showing that sexual assault had jumped from 19,000 cases in 2010 to 26,000 in 2012. Now, we have the Air Force’s top commander, Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, saying that sexual assault happens [...]
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Air Force chief in charge of sexual assault prevention arrested for sexual assault
TweetThis case bullshit right here is what one would call a “circular reference”: An Air Force officer was arrested for sexual assault. The remarkable thing is the accused man was the chief of the Air Force sexual assault prevention unit. The mug shot of Lt. Col. Jeff Krusinski shows signs of struggle on his face. [...]
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Quick Hit: “After Boston, One Foot in Front of the Other”
TweetOur own Chloe has a powerful essay up at The Nation on the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombing. She reflects on her friend Anthony’s rehab after he lost one of his legs below the knee in Kandahar Province, her own experience of pushing her body, and the strength the runners have already proven. My favorite [...]
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Watch live: Senate hearing on sexual assault in the military
TweetThe Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel is currently holding a hearing on sexual assault in the military, including testimony from victims and military officials. You can watch the live stream of the hearing here. We are also live-tweeting thoughts and reactions from @Feministing using #MSThearing. Past Feministing coverage on this topic: Is the military [...]
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