https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/policy Articles, news, products, blogs and videos covering the Policy market. en-us https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/policy/article/15635417/government-shutdown-would-effect-services-for-service-members-and-military-families https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/policy/article/15635417/government-shutdown-would-effect-services-for-service-members-and-military-families The looming U.S. government shutdown would severely affect services for military service members and families. Fri, 29 Sep 2023 15:42:46 -0500 Policy https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/policy/article/15634394/white-house-threatens-to-veto-defense-department-budget-plan-over-antireproductive-care-and-antidiversity-provisions https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/policy/article/15634394/white-house-threatens-to-veto-defense-department-budget-plan-over-antireproductive-care-and-antidiversity-provisions The White House has threatened to veto the $826 billion Defense Department’s 2024 budget plan because of its anti-reproductive care and anti-military diversity training provisions. Fri, 15 Sep 2023 15:26:16 -0500 Policy https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/policy/article/15543270/republicancontrolled-house-attempts-to-block-va-from-updating-motto-to-be-genderneutral https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/policy/article/15543270/republicancontrolled-house-attempts-to-block-va-from-updating-motto-to-be-genderneutral The Republican-controlled U.S. House voted 221-212 Jul. 26 to block the VA from updating its motto to include female veterans and be more gender-neutral. Fri, 28 Jul 2023 16:10:19 -0500 Policy https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/academics/article/15543272/fpwa-criticizes-double-standard-of-supreme-court-exemption-for-military-academies-in-affirmative-action-decision https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/academics/article/15543272/fpwa-criticizes-double-standard-of-supreme-court-exemption-for-military-academies-in-affirmative-action-decision In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the desegregation of the U.S. military, FPWA is criticizing the “double standard” of the Supreme Court’s exemption for military academies in its Affirmative Action decision. Fri, 28 Jul 2023 16:08:22 -0500 Academics https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/policy/article/15542846/house-armed-services-committee-lawmakers-contend-over-dei-efforts-at-military-academies https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/policy/article/15542846/house-armed-services-committee-lawmakers-contend-over-dei-efforts-at-military-academies Lawmakers in the House Armed Services Committee argued Wednesday over diversity and inclusion efforts at the military service academies. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 17:04:57 -0500 Policy https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/policy/article/15542848/south-carolina-republican-successfully-adds-antidei-and-antitrans-amendments-to-defense-bill https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/policy/article/15542848/south-carolina-republican-successfully-adds-antidei-and-antitrans-amendments-to-defense-bill South Carolina U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC 5th District) is the politician who added two amendments hindering diversity efforts and transgender health to the annual federal defense spending authorization bill. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 17:02:29 -0500 Policy https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/policy/article/15541987/two-lawmakers-make-bipartisan-proposal-for-bulletproof-safe-rooms-in-defense-department-schools-for-military-children https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/policy/article/15541987/two-lawmakers-make-bipartisan-proposal-for-bulletproof-safe-rooms-in-defense-department-schools-for-military-children Two U.S. lawmakers are looking to have bulletproof safe rooms installed in schools serving military children, amid record-high levels of mass shootings in the country. Fri, 07 Jul 2023 15:51:58 -0500 Policy https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/from-the-pentagon/article/15541990/navy-reverses-decision-on-sixday-work-week-for-recruiting-workforce https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/from-the-pentagon/article/15541990/navy-reverses-decision-on-sixday-work-week-for-recruiting-workforce The Navy has gone back on its plan to institute a six-day work week for its recruiting workforce. Fri, 07 Jul 2023 15:50:45 -0500 From the Pentagon https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15541590/va-forms-team-to-help-address-veterans-health-and-benefits-inequities https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15541590/va-forms-team-to-help-address-veterans-health-and-benefits-inequities The VA has formed a team to help address veterans’ health and benefits inequities due to racial, sex or gender discrimination. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 15:55:59 -0500 Veterans https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/policy/article/15541197/house-republicans-make-attempt-to-hinder-dei-efforts-in-military https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/policy/article/15541197/house-republicans-make-attempt-to-hinder-dei-efforts-in-military Republican lawmakers in the House Armed Services Committee attempted to remove the Pentagon’s chief diversity officer, eliminate DEI program funding, and enforce a review of DEI initiatives. Fri, 23 Jun 2023 15:08:56 -0500 Policy https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/policy/article/15540311/senators-introduce-bill-to-bolster-military-recruiter-access-to-schools-in-attempt-to-address-military-recruitment-issues https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/policy/article/15540311/senators-introduce-bill-to-bolster-military-recruiter-access-to-schools-in-attempt-to-address-military-recruitment-issues U.S. Senators Mitt Romney, Angus King, and Tom Cotton have introduced legislation to address ongoing military recruitment issues by bolstering military recruiter access to high schools and colleges. Fri, 09 Jun 2023 17:25:05 -0500 Policy https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/campus/article/15539845/vp-kamala-harris-speaks-about-the-importance-of-diversity-in-the-military-during-first-west-point-commencement-speech-by-a-woman https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/campus/article/15539845/vp-kamala-harris-speaks-about-the-importance-of-diversity-in-the-military-during-first-west-point-commencement-speech-by-a-woman Vice President Kamala Harris spoke about the diversity of the American armed forces as the military struggles over its identity in the modern landscape during her May 27 commencement speech at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 14:26:02 -0500 Campus https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/policy/article/15448019/bipartisan-bill-seeks-to-expand-eligibility-for-cheaper-military-health-care-to-earlyretiring-guardsmen-and-reservists https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/policy/article/15448019/bipartisan-bill-seeks-to-expand-eligibility-for-cheaper-military-health-care-to-earlyretiring-guardsmen-and-reservists A bipartisan bill introduced May 18 would make National Guardsmen and reservists who retire before age 60 eligible for low-cost military health care plans. Fri, 19 May 2023 12:35:39 -0500 Policy https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/academics/article/15448020/virginia-gov-glenn-youngkin-named-vmi-commencement-speaker-amid-stress-and-controversy-at-the-military-school https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/academics/article/15448020/virginia-gov-glenn-youngkin-named-vmi-commencement-speaker-amid-stress-and-controversy-at-the-military-school Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin will be the speaker at Virginia Military Institute’s commencement, amid stress, controversy, and the public eye on the military school. Fri, 19 May 2023 12:28:54 -0500 Academics https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/policy/article/15447663/former-va-gov-doug-wilder-calls-for-firing-of-youngkin-cdo-martin-d-brown https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/policy/article/15447663/former-va-gov-doug-wilder-calls-for-firing-of-youngkin-cdo-martin-d-brown Former Virginia Gov. Doug Wilder is calling on Gov. Glenn Youngkin to fire Chief Diversity Officer Martin D. Brown, after Brown made comments at a VMI event recently about DEI being “dead." Fri, 12 May 2023 17:48:03 -0500 Policy https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/from-the-pentagon/article/15447258/biden-expected-to-nominate-gen-cq-brown-as-joint-chiefs-chair https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/from-the-pentagon/article/15447258/biden-expected-to-nominate-gen-cq-brown-as-joint-chiefs-chair President Joe Biden is expected to nominate Gen. C.Q. Brown to be the next Joint Chiefs chair. Fri, 05 May 2023 16:31:08 -0500 From the Pentagon https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/policy/article/15383790/georgia-gov-brian-p-kemp-signs-three-bills-into-law-to-aid-and-recognize-veterans https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/policy/article/15383790/georgia-gov-brian-p-kemp-signs-three-bills-into-law-to-aid-and-recognize-veterans Georgia Gov. Brian P. Kemp has signed three bills into law meant to better aid and recognize veterans. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 16:40:14 -0500 Policy https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/policy/article/15383479/women-in-military-combat-roles-provide-valuable-service-and-unique-perspectives-to-armed-forces https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/policy/article/15383479/women-in-military-combat-roles-provide-valuable-service-and-unique-perspectives-to-armed-forces Despite having to face hardships, women in combat roles may provide unique merits to the Armed Forces. Fri, 21 Apr 2023 14:03:42 -0500 Policy https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/academics/article/15383141/montana-senators-office-to-help-inform-those-interested-in-applying-to-service-academies https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/academics/article/15383141/montana-senators-office-to-help-inform-those-interested-in-applying-to-service-academies The office of U.S. Sen. Jon Tester (D-Montana) will be helping inform those interested in joining a military service academy about the nomination and application process. Fri, 14 Apr 2023 17:07:23 -0500 Academics https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/policy/article/15382441/sen-kirsten-e-gillibrand-to-support-bill-to-ease-access-to-snap-food-benefits-for-military-families https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/policy/article/15382441/sen-kirsten-e-gillibrand-to-support-bill-to-ease-access-to-snap-food-benefits-for-military-families Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand is supporting a bill that would change the rules for SNAP food benefits, making them easier to access for military families. Fri, 31 Mar 2023 14:43:59 -0500 Policy https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/policy/article/15352724/republican-sen-chuck-grassley-declares-intent-to-block-white-houses-va-under-secretary-of-benefits-nominee https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/policy/article/15352724/republican-sen-chuck-grassley-declares-intent-to-block-white-houses-va-under-secretary-of-benefits-nominee Sen. Chuck Grassley announced that he plans to block the White House’s nomination for VA's Under Secretary of Benefits, Joshua Jacobs, citing unresolved concerns about the department. Fri, 17 Mar 2023 13:02:06 -0500 Policy https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15352371/va-responds-to-nbc-investigation-into-systemic-racial-discrimination https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15352371/va-responds-to-nbc-investigation-into-systemic-racial-discrimination An NBC investigation into alleged systemic discrimination against Black veterans going back to the 1940s has prompted a response from the VA. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 15:03:51 -0600 Veterans https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15352028/department-of-labor-announces-25-million-available-to-combat-veteran-homelessness https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15352028/department-of-labor-announces-25-million-available-to-combat-veteran-homelessness The U.S. Department of Labor has announced $25 million in funding for organizations providing training and employment services to address veteran homelessness. Fri, 03 Mar 2023 14:36:08 -0600 Veterans https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/policy/article/15307348/idaho-state-senate-passes-legislation-to-give-unemployment-benefits-to-spouses-of-transferred-military-servicemembers-and-domestic-violence-victims https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/policy/article/15307348/idaho-state-senate-passes-legislation-to-give-unemployment-benefits-to-spouses-of-transferred-military-servicemembers-and-domestic-violence-victims The Idaho state Senate has passed 29-6 a bill giving unemployment benefits to victims of domestic violence and spouses of transferred military members. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 16:13:34 -0600 Policy https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/policy/article/15307350/virginia-legislature-passes-bill-giving-vmi-cadets-disciplinary-immunity-for-drinking-or-drug-use-when-reporting-sexual-assaults https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/policy/article/15307350/virginia-legislature-passes-bill-giving-vmi-cadets-disciplinary-immunity-for-drinking-or-drug-use-when-reporting-sexual-assaults The Virginia state General Assembly has passed a bill requiring VMI to give cadets immunity from punishments for drinking or drug use when reporting a sexual assault. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 16:11:25 -0600 Policy