Veterans

One of the main transphobic arguments I read is we transgender persons have a choice to live as we do. No one ever mentions all the things we have to give up to exist as our authentic selves. Just a few of the things we often have to give up…

This letter is a part of the series “Letters to fellow humans with ADHD” — Dear Kevin, I hope you are feeling well and have the energy to read my letter. First of all, thank you for being a part of this publication, and participating in this activity. At first glance, both of us seem like completely different human beings, yet we do share some…

Yesterday was the day to remember those who died in military service to the United States. Their deaths warrant honor and remembrance every…

They don’t want you to know — All those bitter women, the ones that didn’t get their way in marriage. I’m here to tell you their ending isn’t the only ending. For some of us, the gamble of staying after cheating is worth the risk. Don’t get it confused. I’m not one of those that clasp my…

U.S. senators from North Carolina and Congressional members are urging the U.S. government to take immediate action to resolve nearly 3.5 million Camp Lejeune toxic water lawsuits, writing that it is “imperative” that the U.S. Navy ensure plaintiffs receive justice, Port City Daily (Wilmington, NC) reported. North Carolina Senators Ted…

Communities gather across the country to remember the fallen — It’s a scene played out nationwide annually: A day to remember husbands, moms and dads, and sons and daughters who gave their lives for the men and women they served with. High school bands will…

There is an unspoken caste system among veterans — one that no one talks about. The people who wind up in these castes have no choice about which group they end up in. It’s all a matter of luck and geopolitics. You either went to war or you didn’t. I’m…

The History of Memorial Day Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, has a rich history dating back to the years following the Civil War. Its purpose was, and remains, to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States military [1]. The origins of Memorial Day remain unclear, as multiple communities…

Memorial Day 2023 On this Memorial Day 2023 I reflect on the freedom we enjoy here in the United States of America which was purchased with the blood, sweat and tears of our ancestors. I especially note the ultimate sacrifice made by members of the U.S. military including the following battle deaths and…