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As a retired female Veteran and one who worked in the JAG Corps (Senior Paralegal & Law Office Manager), I have seen firsthand the discrimination and statistical data that has gone unchanged over decades of women in service. I experienced it first-hand as well. We need a leader in the role of Sec Def who has a solid track record of military experience that includes a mindset of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination or abuse. Pete Hegseth is not that person. I served for 22 years in the Air Force and Air Force Reserves and in roles that were not traditionally for women at a time (1990-2012) when women were not "allowed" to have combat training - and yet I did while doing Army Support for the 25thID and 1/25 Aviation units from Wheeler AAF and Schofield Barracks in Hawaii as a Weather Specialist - a role I volunteered for. I was also the first female to ever deploy with 20th ASOS's Forward Air Controllers - an all-male career field. While this was an exercise, nothing we did precluded me from delivering real-time weather data they needed to hone in on their air strike capabilities. Women play their part and often achieve better results because we are expected to fail - we try harder - despite doing it unsupported at times. I was lucky, but like many, did not escape unscathed. We need a leader who will set the tone - a tone that is not from the past but for the future of our military and our Nation!
Laura supported: Stop the confirmation of Pete Hegseth!As a woman currently serving in the Army National Guard, I find it utterly baffling and deeply embarrassing that the people running our country would consider Pete Hegseth as SecDef for even a moment. All evidence points to him being an incompetent organizational leader, a disgrace as a soldier, and a man of poor character and integrity. Unfortunately, it seems that even were he to take the time to review the history of women in the military, both in and out of combat, it would do nothing to change his perspective. I oppose his appointment with every fiber of my being, and I know I am not the only woman serving or who has served who feels the same way.
Laura supported: Stop the confirmation of Pete Hegseth!I am a retired Army Colonel. My experience in the Pentagon and serving with allies through-out the lead me to believe that having an inexperienced right wing media personality like Pete Hegseth, who has no strategic leadership experience, is a horrible and completely self-serving move by the incoming Trump Administration. I served in the Pentagon during the first Trump administration and it was chaos. This will only make it worse.
Curtis supported: Stop the confirmation of Pete Hegseth!Pete Hegseth is a total disgrace, not only facing serious accusations of assault on women, but this individual could not even manage a 5-person non-profit organization, he was removed from leadership roles due to his heavy drinking and womanizing. He would be a total disaster as Secretary of Defense. As a proud and honorable Veteran who served in the Air Force, Navy, and Army, I stand for integrity and honor and proudly sign the petition to stop the conformation of Pete Hegseth on change.org.
James supported: Stop the confirmation of Pete Hegseth!I'm an Army veteran. We need someone who is respectful, self-aware, and capable of leading a diverse group of people wisely and with integrity. Mr. Hegseth lacks the maturity and experience to be the kind of leader that we need for the safety and security not just of the United States but of the entire globe and its complex inter-relationships.
Kathleen supported: Stop the confirmation of Pete Hegseth!I'm always extremely exhausted on my period and find it hard to function to the best of my ability. On the first 2 days of my period, the cramps are at their worst, but I still go about my day. I believe it can be a great help for women to have mandated menstrual leave to allow them time to relax and take care of themselves.
Tia supported: Mandate Two Paid Menstrual Leave Days Per Month and Three Excused Absences for SchoolgirlsIt just doesn't make sense it would be legal to carry knives or guns but not pepper spray. This law seems to clearly target women.
Cat supported: Improve Women’s Safety in New York: Change Pepper Spray Laws for Accessible Self-Defensei simply hate to see other young women like me get attacked, or sent off into dangerous situations. you're doing such a good thing and im so happy you're speaking up about this.
liv supported: Improve Women’s Safety in New York: Change Pepper Spray Laws for Accessible Self-DefenseI was followed home at night. I was lucky that I was unharmed. I have a constant fear of being attacked by men. I remember theaters and bars taking my pepper spray without being able to get it back, just throwing it out, not even able to pick it up when I leave. NY needs to help protect women and girls and enabling the use of pepper spray legally is a must.
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