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5 ways to stay informed about aging, ageism and being healthy
By Helen Dennis On May 5, 2024 Hello, dear readers. I am back after taking a brief sabbatical from my column, a first in 22 years. Several weeks ago, my column featured five areas that highlighted the subject of aging as reflected in digital and print media, podcasts, webinars, research reports and more. Here are five…
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She told her parents she was depressed and needed therapy. Their response is at the heart of her new book
By Harmeet Kaur On May 7, 2024 For most South Asians, the phrase “What will people say?” is all too familiar. What will people say if you wear that revealing outfit? What will people say if you don’t pursue an advanced degree? What will people say if you marry someone outside of your religion? What will…
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Gen Z is less happy than the rest of us. Here is what would make a difference
By Madeline Holcombe On April 10, 2024 Gen Z is having a harder time than previous generations did at their age, according to new research. But the secret to increasing their happiness may be found in that data. The survey, which was conducted by Gallup in conjunction with the Walton Family Foundation, collected data from…
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States Seek Ways to Keep Veterans Out of the Criminal Justice System
Veterans were once half as likely as the general population to land in prison. Now, they’re twice as likely. State and local officials are trying to prevent this from happening. By Carl Smith Published Spring 2024 Nearly a quarter-century has passed since the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Since then,…
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Soldiers charged with violent crimes will now face more scrutiny before they can leave the Army
The change comes after reporting from ProPublica, The Texas Tribune and Military Times revealed that hundreds of soldiers charged with offenses like sexual assault and domestic violence left the Army without facing courts-martial. By Vianna Davila and Lexi Churchill On April 19, 2024 The U.S. Army, the country’s largest military branch, will no longer allow…
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Military Justice:Actions Needed to Help Ensure Success of Judge Advocate Career Reforms
Published on May 2, 2024 Fast Facts The military justice system relies on experienced attorneys to try cases involving military personnel. But DOD and Congress have raised concerns about the litigators’ experience and whether they have the needed skills to try complex cases, including sexual assault. DOD required the military services to create career paths…
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South Carolina Senate takes up ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors
By Jeffery Collins On May 1, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s Senate is debating a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors with just days left in a 2024 session where they have largely avoided social hot-button issues. The bill, passed by the state House in January during the General Assembly’s opening days, would bar health…
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Women live more years in ill-health than men, finds gender health gap study
While men are disproportionally affected by conditions that cause early death, women are left with higher levels of illness and disability By Andrew Gregory On May 1, 2024 Women live longer than men but experience more years in poor health, according to a global gender health gap analysis that experts say underlines an urgent need…
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New Biden rule protects privacy for women who get abortions
By Ahmed Aboulenein On April 22, 2024 WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration issued a final rule on Monday aimed at strengthening privacy protections for women seeking abortions that bans the disclosure of protected health information related to reproductive health. The new rule, opens new tab, issued through the Office for…
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