Dissidents: Veterans Speak Out for Justice

Introduction

Content warning: Some of the oral history interviews recount graphic memories of violence, experiences of racism, and sexual assault. This project intends to promote greater understanding of the experiences of veterans, particularly those from historically marginalized communities. All participants in this project have consented to their stories being recorded and shared with the public, and they have reviewed the oral history interviews with the opportunity to edit any content that they do not wish to be part of the public record. This project was carried out with the highest standards and best practices as established by the Oral History Association. Finally, the views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of all veterans, but nonetheless, their experiences shed light on cultural, systemic, and social issues faced by many U.S. military veterans, historically and today. 

This page has paths:

  1. Crossing the Military-Civilian Divide Jason Higgins
  2. Crossing the Military-Civilian Divide: An Oral History Collection Jason Higgins

Contents of this path:

  1. Navigating Racism in the US and in the Military
  2. Women, Gender, and Sexuality in the US Military
  3. Bodies and Minds: Disability, Healthcare, and Mental Health
  4. Veterans Against War
  5. Drawing Connections
  6. Credits: Bios of director, collaborator, and research assistants