Midlands Voices: Reforms critical to address sexual assault in military
The executive director of the Women’s Center for Advancement.calls on Congress to support Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s Military Justice Improvement Act:...
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Salon: Sen. Gillibrand: Chuck Hagel “has not shown leadership”
Salon reports: In a recent Politico Magazine piece, New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, who has been on a righteous crusade...
San Antonio Express-News: GI sex-assault victims face battle for disability benefits
Protect Our Defenders Advocacy Committee member Brian Lewis is featured in this story from the San Antonio Express-News: Sexual-assault victim...
Guest Blog: Fighting For Justice
By Sarah L. Blum ARNP Senator Barbara Mikulski of Maryland lead a group of powerful women colleagues on the Senate...
Update: A Message From Tailhook Whistleblower Paula Coughlin
Last week Tailhook whistleblower and Protect Our Defenders Advisory Board Member Paula Coughlin sent the following message to supporters and...
Charlotte Observer: Give rape victims better military justice
The Charlotte Observer calls on Congress to support Senator Kirsten GIllibrand’s Military Justice Improvement Act: Gillibrand’s plan is backed by...
Washington Post: Hidden face of a military problem
Protect Our Defenders Advocacy Committee member Brian Lewis is featured in a piece by columnist Ruth Marcus: Lewis’ experience sounds...
Dallas Morning News: Editorial: A stronger plan to curb sexual assaults in the military
An editorial from the Dallas Morning News calls on the Senate to pass Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s Military Justice Improvement Act:...
[VIDEO] ABC News: Senate GOP Objects to Vote on Gillibrand, McCaskill Sex Assault Amendments
ABC News reports: But Reid would not offer that assurance, creating a standstill on the defense authorization bill. Sen. Carl...
Staten Island Advance: Seeking sexual justice: A dilemma for America’s armed forces
An editorial from the Staten Island Advance supports Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s Military Justice Improvement Act: But the Pentagon and the...
Huffington Post: Kirsten Gillibrand: John McCain Was Wrong Then, And He’s Wrong Now
Huffington Post reports: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) criticized Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) for not supporting her proposal to remove military...
[VIDEO] ABC7: Military sex assault: Senate begins debate on plans
Protect Our Defenders Advisory Board member and Tailhook whistleblower Paula Coughlin is featured in a report from ABC7 News in...
The Hill: Durbin endorses Gillibrand’s amendment
The Hill reports: Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) announced his support Wednesday for Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s (D-N.Y.) sexual assault...
Huffington Post: It Is Time to Change the Culture of the Military and Change Attitudes About Sexual Assault
Tailhook whistleblower and Protect Our Defenders Advisory Board Member Paula Coughlin writes an op-ed for the Huffington Post: Senator Kirsten...
Talking Points Memo: Military Commanders Have Already Failed Assault Victims — Why Trust Them Again?
Protect Our Defenders President Nancy Parrish writes an op-ed for Talking Points Memo: Each of these cases clearly illustrates that...
USA Today: Senate begins debate on military sexual assault plans
USA Toda reports: The Senate began consideration Wednesday of proposals to overhaul how the military justice system handles sexual assault,...
Washington Post: Poll: 6 in 10 support changing how military handles sex assault cases
The Washington Post reports: Nearly six in 10 Americans believe that decisions on whether to prosecute allegations of sexual assault...
New York Times: Senate Majority Leader Backs Gillibrand on Military Assault Measure
The New York Times reports: Its sponsor, Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand, Democrat of New York, said Mr. Reid had shown...
Washington Post: Reid becomes 50th backer for Gillibrand’s military sexual assault bill
The Washington Post reports: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) announced his support Tuesday for Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s (D-N.Y.) bill...
PolicyMic: Military Sexual Assault is a Growing Problem, But We’re Not Doing Anything About It
Protect Our Defenders Policy Director Miranda Petersen is featured in this PolicyMic article: In an op-ed she wrote for Huffington...