From Service Wave to Governing Power: The 119th Congress Veteran Scorecard
Executive Summary / What to Know Moving from the Battlefield to the Halls of Governance For decades, the decline of veteran representation in Congress has
The Next Mission: Why Veterans Are Stepping Up to Work America’s Polls
For veterans accustomed to serving a mission larger than themselves, Election Day offers another form of public service: helping local election officials operate polling places
Congress: Bill to Extend Authorities of the VA Passed – So What’s Next?
On September 27th, the United States Congress passed H.R. 5377, a bill extending the authority of the V.A. This piece of legislation, originally presented on
Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2023 – What Will It Include
As the legislative year draws to an end, one of 2023’s most significant legislative victories is finally ready for the Senate floor. The Veterans Benefits
US Aid to Ukraine Survey: 4 in 10 Republicans Want Less
In early June 2023, a survey by the Pew Research Centre provided an update on American attitudes towards our role in the Ukraine War. As
Biden’s Afghanistan Withdrawal “Punctured the Appearance of Competence”, Says AP Correspondent
Seung Min Kim, one of the leading Middle East correspondents at the Associated Press (AP), called out President Biden’s Afghanistan Withdrawal during a live panel
Announcing: 2024 Voter Guide for the General Election
The 2024 General Election is coming and, if we truly want to protect our veterans, we need to get as many veterans elected as possible
State Department was “Unprepared” for Withdrawal, Says US Report on Afghanistan Evacuation
On June 30th, the United States State Department finally released its long-awaited report on the end of the Afghanistan campaign. This “After Action Review” (AAR)
Department of Veterans Affairs Backlog: What’s Happening?
Starting in June 2023, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reported a significant backlog with their benefits claims. Initial estimates pointed the ongoing delays may
Legislative Update: Will Veterans Exposed to Toxic PFAS Get Their Due?
Last June, Congressman Dan Kildee of Flint repackaged and resubmitted the Veterans Exposed to Toxic PFAS Act, or VET PFAS. This bill would ensure veterans