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July 14, 2023
Tori Otten
Here Are the Democrats Who Helped Pass the “War on Woke” Defense Bill
Four Democrats joined Republicans to pass the radical bill targeting abortion, LGBTQ rights, and more.
July 14, 2023
Tori Otten
Republicans Successfully Weaponize the Defense Bill for Their Culture Wars
Republicans have successfully used the defense bill to target abortion, diversity, and LGBTQ people.
November 25, 2014
Julia Ioffe
Chuck Hagel Was the Defense Secretary the White House Wanted—Then Obama Fired Him for It
November 25, 2014
John B. Judis
Firing Chuck Hagel Won't Solve Obama's Foreign Policy Problems
August 30, 2013
Reid Cherlin
Washington's Going to War ... And Chuck Hagel's in Brunei

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