Tag: veterans
A Seemingly Harmless Policy Debate Could Mean the Difference Between Life and Death for Our Armed Forces
May 30, 2016 | Post
No matter what our views on U.S. foreign policy, Memorial Day is traditionally a time where we put aside our differences and remember those who sacrificed their lives while in service to our country. But as we honor them, we cannot forget that it’s also our responsibility to prevent as many future deaths in our […]
The Single Best Way to Honor Our Armed Forces Is to Stop Sending Them Into Harm's Way
May 20, 2016 | Post
Saturday is Armed Forces Day, which honors Americans serving in the five military branches – the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Their contributions to defending American freedom deserve honor every day of the year. But part of honoring the Armed Forces also means recognizing that they should only be put in […]
How to Truly Honor Veterans on Veterans Day
November 11, 2015 | Post
Today is Veterans Day, which honors all who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and the sacrifices they have made. But one aspect of Veterans Day that is often overlooked is its celebration of nonviolence. According to the text of the 1938 Congressional Act making the day a legal holiday, it is “a day […]