The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act includes provisions related to military spouses and child care — but notably excludes provisions that would have covered in vitro fertilization coverage for active-duty military and gender-affirming care for minors.
After years of bipartisan efforts to address sexual assault in the military, Trump’s pick to lead the Defense Department has been accused of sexual misconduct, which he has denied.
Trump’s return to the White House is resurfacing questions over who is fit to serve. Two veterans — from opposite sides — reveal the lasting harm of our discriminatory past.
Fox News host and Army National Guard veteran Pete Hegseth said women should not serve in combat roles and that men are more capable.
The lawsuits risk adding more confusion to the behind-the-scenes labor of already-overburdened military spouses, 92 percent of whom are women.
Stephanie Valencia, an expert in Latinx voters, spoke to The 19th about new data showing that Kamala Harris’ ascent to the top of the Democratic ticket has boosted support among battleground Latinas.
Military families move often and have to navigate varying state laws, administrative hurdles and a lack of resources for access to the ballot.
Women lawmakers are leading efforts across the aisle to expand some child care and contraception benefits and also limit abortion-related travel expenses.
The Transgender American Veterans Association filed a lawsuit on Thursday over the Department of Veterans Affairs’ failure to act after years of inaction.
The Alabama Republican had blocked promotions to protest a Defense Department abortion policy.