As America celebrates its 250th birthday, it is important to ask when America was truly great for everyone and to challenge the mythology of American exceptionalism with honest conversation and progress towards justice and equality.
Tag: Veterans
Posted inPolitics
Statement from Texas Democratic Party Chair on the One Big Ugly Bill Anniversary
The One Big Ugly Bill Act has had a devastating impact on Texas families, resulting in increased healthcare costs, loss of food assistance, and rural hospitals closing due to slashed funding.
Posted inVeterans
Seats for Heroes: Mavericks, American Airlines and Nick & Sam’s Honor Military in 19th Year Tradition
The Dallas Mavericks, American Airlines and Nick & Sam’s Steakhouse once again honored military service members through their annual Seats for Heroes night, providing 100 wounded and ill service members with a charter flight, three-course dinner and courtside seats to a Mavericks game.
Posted inVeterans
Our Fight At Home: From the Fleet to a Firm Foundation
Fleet Master Chief Raymond Kemp, a 33-year Navy veteran, is using his experience to build a mission of helping veterans find clarity and purpose after leaving the military, while also utilizing physical exercise and community resources to reduce PTSD symptoms.
Posted inRobert Wood Johnson Foundation
Our Fight At Home: Mental Health Screenings for Veterans Often Flawed
Veterans, especially those of color and women, face inequity in healthcare access and suffer from higher rates of PTSD and suicide, due to flawed screenings and stigma, highlighting the need for validated mental health screenings and culturally competent care.
Posted inVeterans
Our Fight at Home: Uncovering the Hidden Battles Facing Texas Veterans
For many Texas veterans, the toughest fight isn’t overseas—it’s right here at home. Our Fight at Home is a new investigative series from Dallas Weekly, aimed at exposing the cracks, […]
Posted inHomepage
Preserved by Purpose: Spiritual PTSD and Life After Warfare
After experiencing war, Christians can struggle with PTSD, which stands for Purpose, Strength, Trust, and Discernment, and can impact their lives after a spiritual warfare battle.
Posted inWord In Black
Black Americans and the Link Between Traumatic Brain Injury and Homelessness
As Black and other non-white folk suffer poorer outcomes following a traumatic brain injury, this establishes a troubling correlation with a greater risk of homelessness for these demographics. Homelessness has […]
Texas Nonprofit for Unhoused Veterans Encourages Others On How To Help Through Example
On Monday, January 30 in Dallas, Tris Pharma will illustrate how local companies and individuals can support CampV and BFL. As a focus for the company’s Annual Day of Service […]
Posted inLifestyle
The Pact Act and Its Complexities
Signed into law on August 8, the PACT [Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics] Act is offering retribution to veterans who have suffered long-term effects of being exposed to burn pits […]
