Stories by Aimee Allison

Discovery Channel's 'Gang Wars: Oakland' Series Spreads All the Wrong Messages About Poverty and Minorities

The Discovery Channel's series spreads dangerous myths, focusing on the worst racial stereotypes and uses sensational police footage to depict crimes of poverty.
Posted on Sep 22, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Top Military Recruitment Lies

The new book Army of None reveals the scummy truth about the military recruitment complex.
Posted on Sep 20, 2007, Source: Seven Stories Press

Recruiter Sexual Abuse: Friendly Fire at Home?

As more women are joining the military, they are becoming the victims of sexual assault before they even take their oath. A former Army specialist explains the growing problem with abuse by recruiters and how the military is turning a blind eye.
Posted on Jul 24, 2007, Source: AlterNet

An Excellent Reason Not to Join the Military

I was shocked to discover the realities of being a female minority in uniform.
Posted on May 5, 2006, Source: AlterNet