I’m a Military Spouse. The Capitol Attack Reminded Me of a War Zone. I’m a Military Spouse. The Capitol Attack Reminded Me of a War Zone.
Military families are unsettled by escalating violence in the US, all too familiar from their time abroad.
Mar 3, 2021 / Andrea Mazzarino
Our Government Needs to Prioritize Veteran Well-Being Over Endless War Our Government Needs to Prioritize Veteran Well-Being Over Endless War
Returning from war to gouged safety nets, veterans often suffer the long-term effects of military conflict alone.
Jan 26, 2021 / Andrea Mazzarino
Bringing Our Troops Home Is Not Enough Bringing Our Troops Home Is Not Enough
Without expanded government support, our soldiers and veterans could find themselves in ever deeper holes when their service ends.
Dec 7, 2020 / Andrea Mazzarino
The Far-Right Militias Supporting Trump The Far-Right Militias Supporting Trump
The armed, angry far-right men—and ex-military men in particular—who are already doing more than just standing by.
Oct 29, 2020 / Andrea Mazzarino
America Can’t Afford to Descend Into Violence America Can’t Afford to Descend Into Violence
Trump promises to take us down a dangerous path of hate and conflict. We can’t let his violence consume us.
Sep 25, 2020 / Andrea Mazzarino
Our Government Is Prioritizing Empire Over Health Our Government Is Prioritizing Empire Over Health
Top Pentagon officials are more preoccupied with maintaining American supremacy than protecting the very bodies that make up the armed services.
Aug 5, 2020 / Andrea Mazzarino
The US Military Also Has a Racism Problem The US Military Also Has a Racism Problem
Whether at home or abroad, America’s armed institutions have been reinforcing systemic racism since their inception.
Jun 23, 2020 / Andrea Mazzarino
How Covid-19 Is Affecting Military Families How Covid-19 Is Affecting Military Families
A cofounder of the Costs of War Project writes about living through this pandemic.
May 16, 2020 / no-paywall / Andrea Mazzarino
The Myth of the ‘Perfect’ Military Family The Myth of the ‘Perfect’ Military Family
Veterans are much more diverse than the young, able-bodied, white, heterosexual stereotypes our political leaders prefer to highlight.
Mar 24, 2020 / Andrea Mazzarino
How to Cope With Government-Induced Stress How to Cope With Government-Induced Stress
Hobbies and self-care can help us feel in control against malicious and unpredictable governments.
Feb 7, 2020 / Andrea Mazzarino