Memorial day 2017 news, research and analysis - the conversation

Memorial day 2017 news, research and analysis - the conversation

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May 26, 2017 Roya Ijadi-Maghsoodi, _University of California, Los Angeles_ Homelessness among veterans overall is on the decline. But researchers see an increasing number of homeless vets


who are single mothers or supporting young families. May 25, 2017 Linda J. Bilmes, _Harvard Kennedy School_ In past wars, taxes were increased to cover some of the extra spending. That’s not


the case for the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the costs are adding up fast. May 25, 2017 James Dubinsky, _Virginia Tech_ An Army veteran and professor of rhetoric explores poetry


written by veterans about a divisive holiday born of the Civil War. May 23, 2017 Jonathan Smith, _Georgia State University_ Every year, thousands of active military and veterans enroll as


undergrads, but only half leave with a degree. What cheap and effective strategies could help our military complete college? November 9, 2023 Brian Mittendorf, _The Ohio State University_


Some veterans’ charities make the most of their donors’ dollars, while others squander that money. Vetting these groups will help ensure your money is well-spent. May 22, 2017 Gregory B.


Lewis, _Georgia State University_ The US government has long shown a hiring preference for veterans. But because of the demographics of the US military, this has limited the federal


workforce’s diversity. May 22, 2017 Eileen Trauth, _Penn State_ Large numbers of veterans hold misconceptions about IT work that discourage them from pursuing careers in the field. November


10, 2017 Holly Arrow, _University of Oregon_ and William M. Schumacher, _University of Oregon_ The inability to reconcile wartime actions with a personal moral code can create lasting


psychological consequences for veterans.