Notwithstanding past discrimination against LGBTQ+ service members in the US military, homosexual veterans of the armed forces can still get an honorable discharge. 2011 saw the end of the Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT) policy, which prohibited openly gay persons from joining the military. Since they...
According to the latest study by the US Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense , the use of opioids for managing chronic pain in Veterans has gone through revised recommendations. The practice guidelines were published on Feb 14 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Along...
U.S. military veterans who find themselves in a suicidal crisis will be eligible for free emergency medical care at any Department of Veterans Affairs facility or any private facility. The VA already provides emergency suicide care, but with the new benefit, veterans will not have to...
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has recently received its largest budget in history, with funding for various programs and initiatives aimed at improving the lives of our nation's veterans. This increased funding has raised important questions about the potential impact it will have on...
Despite his insistence that he is planning to run for reelection in 2024, most Democrats now believe one term is enough for Joe Biden. According to a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, just 37% of Democrats support a second term,...
According to Jacinda Ardern, the New Zealand prime minister won't seek reelection in the October election because she does not have the energy. Speaking at a news conference, Ardern said her term would end by February 7, when she expects a new Labour prime minister will...
The Army finally released its long-awaited new human resources platform on Tuesday after spending more than $500 million and experiencing years of delays in developing it. According to a spokeswoman, the Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army, or IPPS-A, is operational throughout the entire army. However, some...
Yes: The proposed relief package is necessary to provide much-needed support to individuals and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and its proposed measures, such as direct payments and increased unemployment benefits, will help to mitigate the economic impact of the pandemic. No: I do not...
Veterans with an immediate suicidal crisis, regardless of whether they are enrolled with the VA, are now qualified for free care, including inpatient treatment, at any Department of Veterans Affairs facility or non-VA hospital. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced this Friday that veterans experiencing...
It was once believed that the United States might age out of antisemitism, that hostility and prejudice were fading in part because younger Americans held more accepting views than older Americans. The American public holds such beliefs widely today, including among young people, according to a...
New Jerseyans are divided on whether Gov. Phil Murphy will run for president in 2024. However, most voters believe he needs to be qualified if he decides to run. Two former New Jersey politicians ran for the White House in the past - former Gov. Chris...
Despite the usual calls for bipartisanship from most Americans, Inflation remains a concern for Americans across the political spectrum. In addition, we see a split among Republicans on how to utilize their majority through cooperation or investigation and the impact of "MAGA" Republicans. According to...
Several leaked tidbits had already proven dramatic, with the Duke of Sussex claiming he was attacked by William shortly before Megxit when William called Meghan' rude' and 'difficult.' During the alleged showdown, Harry accused him of 'parroting the press narrative' about his American wife. Spare chronicles...
Mifepristone, the first of two medications used in medication abortions, was previously exclusively available from clinics, physicians, or many mail-order pharmacies. Now, it can be obtained if neighborhood drugstores or national companies like CVS adhere to a set of rules. According to a regulatory change issued...
On Friday, President Joe Biden urged veterans to benefit from new healthcare options provided by legislation he signed in August. As he paid a visit to a Delaware National Guard facility bearing his late son Beau's name, he promoted the aid. He called it "one of...
Vladimir Putin will use cutting-edge weapons, which the U.S. thinks are capable of carrying nuclear warheads, of regaining a military advantage following his failures in Ukraine. At a virtual ceremony attended by his senior military officers, Putin declared on Wednesday that the frigate Gorshkov, which had...
Known for his steadfast backing of Ukraine, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg recently shared his biggest worry for this winter with a Norwegian TV interviewer: that the conflict in Ukraine could spiral out of hand and turn into a significant war between NATO and Russia....
Six people were pardoned by President Joe Biden on Friday, including one who failed to pay a distilled spirits tax, one who was convicted of narcotics offenses, and one who shot their abusive husband while she was pregnant. None of the six are behind bars, but...
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