At least 16 “freshmen” veterans were elected for the first time to serve in the House of Representatives, the largest influx of new vets since 2010.
Military Voting articles on Democracy Chronicles
The unique challenges of ensuring military voting rights will be covered in this section. Absentee ballots for overseas members of the military exist but the 50 states have different rules. A low voting rate for overseas military personnel is evidence of a problem. Also see our articles on Mail and Absentee Voting and Voter Access.
Utah Mayor Slain in Afghanistan Urged Americans to Vote
The body of a Utah mayor and Army National Guard member who urged Americans to vote before he was killed in Afghanistan has been returned to U.S. soil.
Judges Rule North Carolina Overseas Elections Unconstitutional
Just two weeks before the midterm elections, a panel of judges ruled that the process for overseas elections in North Carolina is unconstitutional.
The Plan to Privatize the Veterans Administration is a Money Grab
Make no mistake, the current administration’s latest action is not about quality care or efficiency, it is a money grab to take public funds and give them to private medical concerns. There is no substitute for the VA’s experience.
How to Overhaul the Department of Veterans Affairs
Some Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities and VA healthcare professionals are excellent. Overall, the VA system is an abysmal failure. About 100 VA facilities are now under investigation for negligence.
West Virginia To Try Blockchain Technology For Military Voters
It is essential for the United States to test out new technology for elections as older voter machines have proven to be vulnerable to outside tampering and are becoming increasingly obsolete.
Are Military Lobbyists Now in Charge of Foriegn Policy?
A new advisory panel has been tasked with streamlining the procurement process
Veterans Claim They Were Duped Into Saudi Lobbying
The Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) of 1938 requires lobbyists for foreign interests to register
Saudi Arabia Paid Veterans To Lobby Congress
Hundreds of thousands of dollars in Saudi Arabian money spent to influence elected officials
The Tactics of Saudi Arabian Lobbying Against 9/11 Bill
It seems Saudi Arabia has a powerful new ally when it comes to lobbying: American military veterans