Gary Johnson Apologized to Veterans Group For His Supporters' "Harassment" Over His Exclusion From Presidential Forum
IAVA's Paul Rieckhoff says Johnson apologized for "threatening and unprofessional tactics" by some of his supporters.
IAVA's Paul Rieckhoff says Johnson apologized for "threatening and unprofessional tactics" by some of his supporters.
Reason spoke to vets tonight at IAVA's headquarters and outside the forum.
Clinton and Trump's unfavorables are higher among veterans than the general public, but they'll be featured at at tonight's IAVA event.
Freedom of expression and a tolerance for ideas that might offend are American ideals worth fighting for.
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)'s Commander-in-Chief Forum won't include the one candidate least likely to create more combat veterans.
Don't be spooked by exaggerated view of threats against the U.S.
With these kind of numbers, a balanced military budget is simply illusory.
Suicide attempt in July may lead to more punishment, solitary confinement.
And 13 percent name Libertarian Gary Johnson.
Defense team can't get answers from military.
Rather than cut defense spending, lawmakers seek armaments the Defense Department does not need.
Yes they can now serve openly, but the regulations will be complicated.
Policies awaited for months expected in days.
Pentagon announced planned changes last year but has gone silent.
Libertarian-ish senator plans to introduce "The Muhammad Ali Voluntary Service Act" and force Congress to vote on Authorization of Use of Military Force.
The company can exploit an advantage created by foolish protectionist laws to sell cheaper shoes and capture more consumers.
Despite calls to end the militarization of police, new report says "2014 and 2015 were peak years" for local PDs acquiring weapons, armored vehicles, and more.
The presumptive Republican presidential nominee wants a bigger military but says he'll use it less.
Obama administration insists no "conventional ground troops and ground force operations on the ground".
Sixteen people have been disciplined, but will not face charges.
The Defense Department can't account for how it spends its money.
Reports of negligent civilian authorities in military sexual-assault cases were overblown or unverifiable.
Giving presidents the tools they need to wield the power they've already taken.
Iraq veteran Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) quits DNC leadership to protest Hillary Clinton's foreign policy failures.
The truth about military spending.
The only fair measure would be to abolish registration and never draft anyone again.
Marco Rubio, Jeb Bush, and Chris Christie say OK. Ted Cruz calls it "nuts."
Author David Vine says a growth in overseas bases will damage national security and the economy.
This is the sort of contretemps that happens when one's military straddles the globe. It need not be a defining moment for anything.
Deserter is reportedly "a truthful but delusional soldier, who identified with John Galt." He faces life in prison.
New bases and new commitments to defend other countries' borders mean "enduring" military conflicts.
Gender equality arrives on the battlefield.
If Congress cut the Pentagon's budget in half, the U.S. would still be "the strongest military power in the world."
From Harvard to Duke to Rutgers to University of Phoenix, here's a ranking of top universities favored by the military-industrial complex.
That stirring multi-million-dollar display of patriotism you saw at halftime was brought to you by...your own tax dollars!
A rare moment of agreement for Glenn Reynolds and Barack Obama.