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On AlterNet: recruitment

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "recruitment"

Openly Gay Harvard Students Challenge

Openly Gay Harvard Students Challenge "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

Brave New Films, CitizenTube AlterNet: Video. July 23, 2008.
The Harvard Right to Serve Tour protests military recruitment centers.

Military Recruiters Try to Be Hip; Kids Roll Eyes

Military Recruiters Try to Be Hip; Kids Roll Eyes

Aaron Sarver, In These Times. December 12, 2007.
Military recruiters are using pop cultural knowledge and text messaging to connect with a younger generation.

Uncle Sam's Favorite Targets

Uncle Sam's Favorite Targets

Sean Gonsalves, AlterNet. November 19, 2007.
The Army's high desertion rates are prompting Uncle Sam to fish harder for high school seniors to join the ranks.

Are You a Criminal? Then the U.S. Army Wants You!

Are You a Criminal? Then the U.S. Army Wants You!

GottaLaff, AlterNet: PEEK. October 11, 2007.
GottaLaff: Ex-cons and high school drop outs are welcomed in the US Army now more than ever.

Top Military Recruitment Lies

Top Military Recruitment Lies

Aimee Allison, David Solnit, Seven Stories Press. September 20, 2007.
The new book Army of None reveals the scummy truth about the military recruitment complex.

Recruiter Sexual Abuse: Friendly Fire at Home?

Recruiter Sexual Abuse: Friendly Fire at Home?

Aimee Allison, AlterNet. July 24, 2007.
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.

The Making of an American Soldier: Why Young People Join the Military

The Making of an American Soldier: Why Young People Join the Military

Jorge Mariscal, Sojourners. June 26, 2007.
George Bush likes to say it's because they're patriots, but the truth may have more to do with financial need and recruiters targeting those with limited economic options.