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Did the women of TikTok just make getting drafted seem fun?
TIkTokers are spilling the tea on the female draft.
By Sarah Sicard
Supreme Court asked to review men-only draft registration law
The registration requirement in the Selective Service System is one of the few remaining places where federal law treats men and women differently.
Biden wants Congress, not courts, to decide on adding women to military draft
U.S. Supreme Court considering whether to take up the case.
By Todd South
All-volunteer force can’t meet Pentagon’s future needs, advocates warn
A recent commission and U.S. Supreme Court petition are looking at changes.
By Todd South
Support for making women register in the draft, but none for mandatory military service, commission says
The commission charged with looking at ways to improve military recruiting said universal service for all U.S. citizens is not a viable solution.
US presents warring Afghan sides with draft peace agreement
The document outlines the terms of a cease-fire and its enforcement, calls for the protection of the rights of women, children and minorities and envisions a truth and reconciliation commission aimed at healing 42 years of conflict.
Former NSA director, retired top officers ask Supreme Court to declare military draft unconstitutional
The case could upend the Selective Service System.
By Todd South
In defense of the all-volunteer force
Compared to the legacy force, the all-volunteer force has significantly raised the standards on physical, mental, and conduct qualifications, says the author of this commentary.
By Dana T. Atkins
A nation of draft dodgers
Is it a “volunteer” system when you pay someone to “volunteer," asks the author of this commentary.
By Dennis Laich
Dodging and deferring: Trump wasn’t the only POTUS to avoid the draft
During their visit to Arlington Cemetery on Inauguration Day, the author of this commentary said he wished Biden and the former presidents who were granted draft deferments during Vietnam thought about those who went in their place.
By Lawrence J. Korb