First Female Soldiers to Pass Army Ranger Course Step Into the Spotlight – NBC News
Hooah!
Ranger School officer combats rumors about how women passed in pointed Facebook post
‘We could have video recorded every patrol and you would still say that we ‘gave’ it away,’ the executive officer of the Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade said.
nice.
Trying to follow what is going on in Syria and why? This comic will get you there in 5 minutes.
There’s a part of the story you might not have known: climate change.
Trying to follow what is going on in Syria and why? This comic will get you there in 5 minutes.
I don’t know enough about the long-term weather conditions to accept that the drought was caused by climate change. I do accept that climate change is happening. I accept that humans are accelerating the process. It could very well be that human action driven climate change is the cause of the drought in Syria but I have way of judging that statement.
Insufficient response to crisis combined with a scarcity of poorly dispersed resources resulting in immense conflict? That theory I can get behind.
Back off on Marissa Mayer’s maternity leave – CNN.com
“I’m extremely energized by and dedicated to both my family and Yahoo and will do all that is necessary and more to help both thrive.”
Back off on Marissa Mayer’s maternity leave – CNN.com
It pains me that any of this is an issue.
Why the language we use to talk about refugees matters so much – The Washington Post
Why the language we use to talk about refugees matters so much – The Washington Post
This.
I can’t help but wonder how conversations about ‘migrants’ coming over the United States’ southern border would change if we took into account (or were more familiar with) the strife and danger they were leaving behind.
& That.
Photographer who found Syrian toddler dead on Turkish beach: ‘I was petrified’ – The Washington Post
“While witnessing the tragedy, suddenly we noticed the lying, lifeless bodies,” she said. “We recognized the bodies belonged to toddlers. We were shocked; we felt sorrow for them. The best thing to do was to make this tragedy heard.”
Source: Photographer who found Syrian toddler dead on Turkish beach: ‘I was petrified’ – The Washington Post
I think they made the right call. These pictures really brought home the scope and humanity of this tragedy and that needed to be done.
After historic graduation, Army removes all restrictions on women attending Ranger School – The Washington Post
Like Griest and Haver, she is an officer and graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y.
West Point graduates leading the way. Fitting.
First Women To Graduate From Army Ranger School Say They “Were Contributing As Much As The Men” – BuzzFeed News
One male student, Michael Calderon, said that the extreme physical and mental conditions the service members were exposed to made things like gender seem arbitrary.
“You’re way too tired and hungry to actually care,” he said. “At the end of the day, everyone was a Ranger.”
As it should be.
Here Are Photos From The First Army Rangers Class To Graduate Women – BuzzFeed News
The U.S. Army Ranger School held an historic graduation ceremony on Friday in Fort Benning, Georgia, where it graduated two women for the first time.
Here Are Photos From The First Army Rangers Class To Graduate Women – BuzzFeed News
Hooah!!!!
Congratulations, ladies!
A million thanks to you both!
First Female Fighter Pilot: ‘Attention Wasn’t What I Wanted’ : NPR
In this week’s Sunday Conversation, host Rachel Martin speaks with Col. Jeannie Leavitt, the Air Force’s first female fighter pilot, about gender in the Air Force. Leavitt is also the first female fighter wing commander, and she has served in both Iraq and Afghanistan.
Source: First Female Fighter Pilot: ‘Attention Wasn’t What I Wanted’ : NPR
I love, love, love her gender-neutral viewpoint.
BREAKING: Kim Davis Held In Contempt Of Court, Now In U.S. Marshals’ Custody | ThinkProgress
The Constitution wins!
BREAKING: Kim Davis Held In Contempt Of Court, Now In U.S. Marshals’ Custody | ThinkProgress
Boo yeah, take that you self-important bigot!
Addicting Info – Louisiana Cop Outed As KKK Member Refuses To Resign Because He’s ‘Been Baptized’
Addicting Info – Louisiana Cop Outed As KKK Member Refuses To Resign Because He’s ‘Been Baptized’
He’s free to stay baptized but he shouldn’t be free to continue to wear a badge.
Hungary police prise migrants from train tracks; dead boy’s image shocks Europe | Reuters
Migrants forced from a train threw themselves onto railway lines and scuffled with helmeted riot police in Hungary on Thursday as politicians across Europe struggled to respond to public opinion
: Hungary police prise migrants from train tracks; dead boy’s image shocks Europe | Reuters
For young girls, an education; for older women, jobs – CSMonitor.com
A successful businessman in the US, Virendra Singh returned to his home in India to found a nonprofit group that educates girls and employs older women.
For young girls, an education; for older women, jobs – CSMonitor.com
cool.
Students ask Education Department to discharge college debt – Yahoo News
WASHINGTON (AP) — Almost 12,000 students are asking the federal government to discharge their college loan debt, asserting that their school either closed or lied to them about job prospects, according to government data released Thursday.
Students ask Education Department to discharge college debt – Yahoo News
Sigh….
Man’s US extradition over terror refused | Irish Examiner
The High Court has refused to order the extradition of an Algerian-born Irish citizen who is wanted in the US on alleged terrorism-related offences.
Man’s US extradition over terror refused | Irish Examiner
hmmmmmm
Forest Service Official Who Let Nestle Drain California Water Now Works for Them
Nestle’s cozy relationship with the US Forest Service in California reeks of corruption.
Forest Service Official Who Let Nestle Drain California Water Now Works for Them
Grrrrrrrr
Photos of Europe’s Refugee Crisis
Photos of Europe’s Refugee Crisis
Doubly awful to look at because you want to look away quickly but it really does highlight the human aspect of this terrible tragedy so you can’t.
When Mexicans crossed our border to feed Americans in need – The Washington Post
For three weeks after Katrina, Mexican soldiers helped thousands of displaced Americans in Texas.
When Mexicans crossed our border to feed Americans in need – The Washington Post
Yup
