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Access to health care is a human right
(OpEd) Brigadier General Carlos Martinez | El Nuevo Herald
In the November election, don't risk going back to the past, when we feared that a serious illness could ruin us. I urge you to vote for Kamala Harris, the candidate who will protect affordable health care. As she has said, “We’re not going back.”
Trump lost the respect of veterans – including me. He's a risk to our democracy.
(OpEd) Admiral Steve Abbot | USA Today
The American people need a principled leader who is competent to navigate and lead us through competition and crisis. For the sake of our nation’s safety and stability, I urge my fellow veterans not to vote for Donald Trump. He is unfit to return to the presidency and poses a significant risk to the American people and our democracy.
He is not a disaster waiting to happen. He is a disaster that has already happened.
Would Vladimir Putin Eat Donald Trump for Lunch?
(OpEd) Ambassador Steven Pifer | The National Interest
The vice president showed how easily Mr. Trump can be manipulated. That only confirms what adversaries such as Mr. Putin and Mr. Kim already know. They hope for his return to the presidency so that they can play him some more.
With Trump, the danger is real
(OpEd) Brigadier General Carlos Martinez | La Voz
The conclusion we can draw from Trump's actions and the data on the rise of hate groups is that the election of Donald Trump as president will present a real danger to a large portion of the American people, especially in those areas with many people of Hispanic origin such as Arizona.
I'm voting for the nation I want my grandchildren to inherit
(OpEd) Major General James E. Archer | The Cap Times
My vote is for my grandchildren and the nation I want them to inherit — a nation that upholds the values of fairness, compassion, and respect for all. I urge you, too, to choose wisely. For the sake of all our children and grandchildren.
Donald Trump’s Tariffs Would Be a Disaster for America
(OpEd) William K. Krist | The National Interest
Voting for Trump in the upcoming election means endorsing a trade policy that could significantly raise the cost of living, jeopardize American jobs, and strain international relations. A targeted and strategic approach to dealing with China’s unfair trade practices, as seen under the Biden-Harris Administration, provides a more balanced and effective solution.
Former surgeon general says Harris-Walz best choice for mental health policy
(OpEd) Vice Admiral Richard H. Carmona, M.D., USPHS (Ret) | Arizona Daily Star
Health care should never be partisan and works best across the political aisle. Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz have strong track records and have tackled mental health issues, including suicide, and physical health, with empathy and concern.
George H.W. Bush would condemn Donald Trump
(OpEd) Robert Kelly | The Dallas Morning News
I had the privilege of serving as a presidential appointee all four years in the George H.W. Bush administration, both in the White House and the Pentagon. None of us serving President Bush could help but sense the deep reverence he held for the institution of the presidency, and this filtered down throughout the entire staff. Like all administrations, we had our difficult days. However, no matter where one served in his administration, there was this pervasive mindset that, in homage to his naval service, we could never “let the Old Man down.”
Crass Vance remark in Erie reflects our debased politics
(OpEd) Major General Andrew Turley, USAF (Ret) | Erie Times-News
Vice President Harris represents a different kind of leadership. She represents a commitment to bring our country together, to work across partisan lines to solve problems, and to lead with integrity, compassion, and a deep sense of responsibility to all Americans.
Trump, Laura Loomer, and the very real dangers of courting the extremist vote
(OpEd) Senior Chief Petty Officer Malcolm Nance, USN, (Ret.) | The Philadelphia Inquirer
Trump’s willingness to embrace and elevate figures like Loomer is a clear warning that his political strategy is rooted in division, not unity. This is not just about political preferences; it’s about the future of our democracy. America cannot afford to embrace the politics of hate, division, and extremism. We need leaders who will unite us in our shared mission to build a better future for all.
Why Former U.S. Military Leaders Endorsed Kamala Harris
(OpEd) Major General Randy Manner | U.S. News and World Report
On Election Day, we face a choice between ensuring that America remains a beacon of hope and opportunity for the world or allowing fear and division to tear us apart. Elections are about protecting what makes our nation strong and securing the future for our children. We must choose unity, decency and progress – for ourselves and for generations to come.
Former Trump Advisers Are Whitewashing His Foreign Policy Record. Don’t Fall For It.
(OpEd) Ambassador P. Michael McKinley | Politico
In this consequential election year, it’s important to remember the actual results of Trump’s actual decisions.
Voting for Trump hazardous to your health
(OpEd) Dr. Andrew Gurman | Altoona Mirror
Donald Trump has been vague about his policies and proposals regarding health care, promising only that it will be “great,” and better than before.
He has offered no specifics about how he plans to accomplish this, but we do have his track record.
Donald Trump’s disrespect for military service and the sacrifice of veterans is a disgrace to our nation
(OpEd) Rear Admiral David M. Lichtman, M.D., USN (Ret) | Penn Live
We cannot afford to have a leader who prioritizes self-promotion over the needs of our military. Kamala Harris, with her proven commitment to our service members and their families, is the leader we need to guide our nation through these challenging times. She understands the true meaning of service and is prepared to honor the sacrifices made by our military.
America Needs a President Who Will Take on Autocrats
(OpEd) Ambassador Gordon Gray | National Security Journal
The United States cannot afford to elect someone such as Donald Trump who lacks the discipline and the focus to take foreign policy seriously. He prefers, instead, subservience to the policies of strongmen such as Vladimir Putin, whose invasion of Ukraine he called “genius.”
Climate Change: The threat to national security that Trump ignores
(OpEd) Vice Admiral Dennis McGinn | Arizona Daily Star
Trump’s refusal to address the climate crisis puts our national security at risk. Re-electing him would likely result in further rollbacks of critical environmental policies, degrading the health, safety and quality of life for future generations.
JD Vance’s dangerous push to further privatize the VA
(OpEd) The Honorable Kayla M. Williams | Trib Live
Trump and Vance want to push more veterans into community care despite the irrefutable fact that VA provides better care to increasingly satisfied veterans. Their goal to push more veterans into unregulated community care won’t save taxpayers any money, but it will harm veterans.
Your View from a retired brigadier general: This presidential candidate would prioritize suicide prevention for military, veterans
(OpEd) Brigadier General Stephen N. Xenakis, M.D. | The Morning Call
As someone who has dedicated their career to treating those who have served our country, I am hopeful that we are finally moving in the right direction. But the work is far from over, and it will require all of us — policymakers, medical providers and the public — to continue fighting for the mental health care our military personnel and veterans need and deserve.
Trump: A threat to Poland’s future
(OpEd) Lieutenant General William J. Troy, USA (Ret) | Greater Milwaukee Today
Polish-Americans who care about Poland’s sovereignty and security must face a harsh reality: Another Trump presidency would be disastrous for their homeland.
Afghanistan Withdrawal: Trump’s Legacy, Biden’s Burden, and Harris’ Resolve
(OpEd) Lieutenant General John A. Bradley, USAF (Ret) | National Security Journal
The U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan marked the end of America’s longest war, and a large amount of criticism over its chaotic and tragic execution. No doubt, President Joe Biden is partially responsible for criticism for the execution of this withdrawal, but, despite what pundits might tell you this election season, so is former President Donald Trump. A withdrawal like this doesn’t happen spontaneously, and Trump laid the foundation for its greatest failings.