Just an observation about the media:
We’ve gotten dozens of request from political reporters asking to be connected with veterans who became right-wing extremists.
But we’ve gotten zero interest in the perspective of POC troops who had to cope with extremists in their units.
We’ve gotten dozens of request from political reporters asking to be connected with veterans who became right-wing extremists.
But we’ve gotten zero interest in the perspective of POC troops who had to cope with extremists in their units.
Right-wing white nationalists do not always have to be the Main Character!
Wow this went viral!
Check out @commondefense, the progressive Veterans organization: https://twitter.com/commondefense/status/1352315886728863744
Check out @commondefense, the progressive Veterans organization: https://twitter.com/commondefense/status/1352315886728863744
Nearly a third of Black service members reported experiencing discrimination or racist harassment in just a 12-month period, according to a report commissioned by the Pentagon. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-military-civilrights-exclusive-idUSKBN29J1N1
“In the U.S. military, troops outnumber civilian employees 2 to 1. But civilians file far more discrimination complaints. Service members say there’s a reason: The Equal Opportunity process is fraught with risks for warriors.” https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-military-civilrights/