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Huffington Post: It Is Time to Change the Culture of the Military and Change Attitudes About Sexual Assault

Nov 20 2013

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?

Nov 20 2013

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

Nov 20 2013

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

Nov 19 2013

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

Nov 19 2013

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

Nov 19 2013

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

Nov 19 2013

Protect Our Defenders Policy Director Miranda Petersen is featured in this PolicyMic article: In an op-ed she wrote for Huffington...

USA Today: Take commanders off sexual assault cases: Column

Nov 19 2013

Kim Hanks, the victim of sexual assault at Aviano Air Base writes an op-ed for USA Today: Commanders don’t need...

PRESS RELEASE: Protect Our Defenders Responds to Inaccurate, Unfounded Criticisms of Military Justice Improvement Act

Nov 19 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19, 2013 Contact: Brian Purchia, Brian@protectourdefenders.com *** PRESS RELEASE *** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS RESPONDS TO INACCURATE,...

Remarks from Kate Weber at Military Justice Improvement Act Press Conference

Nov 19 2013

Today, Protect Our Defenders Advocacy Committee member Kate Weber joined Senator Kirsten Gillibrand to share her personal story of assault,...

Democrat and Chronicle: Vote near on Gillibrand plan to address military assaults

Nov 18 2013

The Democrat and Chronicle reports: To get 60 votes, Gillibrand said she may narrow her proposal to cover only sexual...

Huffington Post: Who Will Stand With Military Sexual Assault Survivors When It Counts This Week?

Nov 18 2013

Paul Rieckhoff, Founder of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America write for the Huffington Post: While this year’s National Defense...

Washington Post: [VIDEO] This week’s fight on military sexual assault

Nov 18 2013

Washington Post’s Post TV reports: The Senate will begin debate on a bill that sets military pay and defense policy....

Politico: Kirsten Gillibrand to push original sexual assault measure

Nov 17 2013

Politico reports: Gillibrand had floated the change as a way to pick up a filibuster-proof 60 votes for her amendment...

PRESS RELEASE: Protect Our Defenders President Nancy Parrish Releases Statement Responding to Senator McCaskill’s Proposed Changes Regarding Military Sexual Assault

Nov 17 2013

"Senator McCaskill and others who oppose fundamental reform keep tinkering around the edges. While some of the changes they are proposing will do some good, none will provide for fundamental reform of the currently conflicted and frequently biased system...

Huffington Post: It Is Time to Change the Culture of the Military and Change Attitudes About Sexual Assault

Talking Points Memo: Military Commanders Have Already Failed Assault Victims — Why Trust Them Again?

USA Today: Senate begins debate on military sexual assault plans

Washington Post: Poll: 6 in 10 support changing how military handles sex assault cases

New York Times: Senate Majority Leader Backs Gillibrand on Military Assault Measure

Washington Post: Reid becomes 50th backer for Gillibrand’s military sexual assault bill

PolicyMic: Military Sexual Assault is a Growing Problem, But We’re Not Doing Anything About It

USA Today: Take commanders off sexual assault cases: Column

PRESS RELEASE: Protect Our Defenders Responds to Inaccurate, Unfounded Criticisms of Military Justice Improvement Act

Remarks from Kate Weber at Military Justice Improvement Act Press Conference

Democrat and Chronicle: Vote near on Gillibrand plan to address military assaults

Huffington Post: Who Will Stand With Military Sexual Assault Survivors When It Counts This Week?

Washington Post: [VIDEO] This week’s fight on military sexual assault

Politico: Kirsten Gillibrand to push original sexual assault measure

PRESS RELEASE: Protect Our Defenders President Nancy Parrish Releases Statement Responding to Senator McCaskill’s Proposed Changes Regarding Military Sexual Assault

Video: At emotional rally, senators renew push to revamp military sexual assault cases

Gillibrand: Justice for sexual assault victims near on Capitol Hill

Politico: Sexual assaults not scaring off female recruits

USA Today: Senators seek to protect military sex assault victims

New York Times: Reports of Military Sexual Assault Rise Sharply

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