Progressive Organizations Push for Social Justice Policies in the Military
Advocacy groups focus on LGBTQ rights, reproductive rights, and broader social justice issues, amid debates over 'woke' military policies.
- Vets for the People, affiliated with the Working Families Party, recruits ex-military members to advocate for progressive policies, focusing on minorities, women, LGBTQ people, and immigrants.
- SPARTA and the Modern Military Association of America advocate for LGBTQ policies in the military, with SPARTA warning against the legal challenges for transgender military members in Florida.
- The Service Women’s Action Network champions the Biden administration’s policy for military-funded travel for abortions, arguing abortion is a human right for service members and veterans.
- Veterans for American Ideals, affiliated with Human Rights First, advocates for human rights and opposes domestic political extremism, promoting demilitarization of police and border enforcement.
- The articles suggest a growing influence of progressive organizations in the military, pushing for policies on social justice, LGBTQ rights, and reproductive rights, amid criticism of 'woke' infiltration.