A U.S. Army Tweet Asking ‘How Has Serving Impacted You?’ Got An Agonizing Response
In response to the May 23 tweet, thousands of veterans and their loved ones shared stories of trauma, depression, illness, sexual assault and suicide.
Historic Tank Is Repainted. It’s Now Lemon-Lime Yellow
The group that maintains the tank in West Virginia admits a mistake. They tried to repaint it traditional olive drab. The color seemed wrong from the start, but they thought it would dry differently.
Political Fallout Escalates After SF Police Raid Journalist’s Office
The San Francisco Police Officers’ Association is calling on the chief of police to resign for his handling of a raid on a reporter’s home. The reporter had refused to disclose the name of his source.
Selective Service Registration Comes Under Fire Again
Despite the all-volunteer military, men in the U.S. still have to register for the draft when they turn 18. But the fairness of the system, and its very existence, are again being questioned.
The High Cost Of The Opioid Epidemic For Communities
State and local governments say the prescription opioid epidemic is costing them billions of dollars. They’re suing big drug companies to recoup some of those costs.
Army Surprised By Answers To Its Question: How Has Serving Impacted You?
As part of a Memorial Day tribute, the U.S. Army asked service members to tweet the answer to the question: How has serving impacted you? The answers Army officials got were not what they expected.
Teva Pharmaceuticals Agrees To $85 Million Settlement With Oklahoma In Opioid Case
Oklahoma’s attorney general had filed a lawsuit against the Israel-based company for its alleged role in fueling the opioid crisis.
Likely Tornado Kills At Least 2 In Oklahoma
The storm struck the city of El Reno late Saturday night, causing severe damage to a motel and mobile home park.
Tired Of Being ‘Dope Sick,’ A Drug User Gets Help From Police To Get Sober
“Just continually putting people in jail, that’s not doing anything for them,” says an Everett, Wash. police officer who connected with one drug user, Shannon McCarty, and helped her get off drugs.
Massachusetts ‘Drag Prom’ Offers Accepting Space
It’s prom season, an anxious time for young people. It can be especially hard for kids who identify as LGBTQ. Enter Drag Prom, a dance where kids don’t worry about their clothes or who they bring.
In Mexico, New Groups Offer Aid To A Young Generation Of Deported ‘DREAMers’
As former DREAMers return to Mexico with valuable skills and a desire to advance, a number of Mexican organizations are springing up to help these young people contribute to society.
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