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How the Rules of Racism Are Different For Asian Americans
Matthew Salesses reflects upon the moment he realized he was not white, and explores the ways in which racism against Asians Americans is nearly invisible in our culture.
Memorial Day: Through the Eyes of a Veteran
Sean Davis remembers the fallen soldiers he served with and looks ahead to new challenges.
Slow Motion: Skylarks, Prison and Social Progress
“What just happened?” The court-appointed lawyer repeated Jackie Summers words, then replied tersely. “You got f***ed.”
The Blood Of The Innocent
Embed from Getty Images Fiction by Steve Jaeger, based on actual events that took place in France in 1944. — At fifteen, Gaspar Fournier had as much military experience as any of his fellow Marquis. Very few people even knew Gaspar by his real name. To most people he was known as Le Bec. He…
5 Powerful Thoughts That Will Create Better Relationships
Predominant thoughts influence your environment. Are they working to your advantage?
When “I’m Sorry” Doesn’t Mean “I’m Sorry”
Do people still value your apology?
Two Trips Home: A Vietnam Story
A soldier’s brush with tragedy both abroad and at home.
A Veteran’s Day Poem
In honor of our United States veterans.
When Does a War Truly End?
Thomas Pluck believes that wars battle on until everyone touched by them is dead. And on and on they go.
My Father, Ft. Bragg 1966
John Tinseth looks back at his father’s odd A-Team going into Vietnam.
PTSD and the War at Home: A Soldier’s Story of Return and Recovery
Sgt Billy Caviness, who was wounded in Afghanistan, recounts his battle with post-traumatic stress disorder.
My Self-Righteous Inner Accountant
The things we do echo in other peoples lives, and it adds up.
From Bouncer to Buddhist—a Journey Towards Peace
Ty Phillips didn’t think twice about violence, until he started thinking seriously about it. Then everything changed.
No, Really, What Are You Fighting For?
Allan Mott asks this question: How would you feel and what would you do if tomorrow the world suddenly became the place you’ve always wanted to live in?
This Is What War Feels Like
KORENGAL, a new film directed by Sebastian Junger, opens in New York City.