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Women are winning promotions at every level the military controls – and losing them at the one level Secretary Hegseth controls
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After a year of the Pentagon gutting survivor protections, the Military Sexual Trauma Accountability Act would finally let service members seek the justice every civilian already can
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Protect Our Defenders serves those who have been affected by military sexual violence, victim retaliation, misogyny, sexual prejudice, and racism regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, or any other uniquely defining attribute.
