The mission of No Barriers USA is to unleash the potential of the human spirit. Through transformative experiences, tools and inspiration, they help people embark on a quest to contribute their absolute best to the world. They are hosting a […]
The Labor Exchange: Military Veterans and Union Members and Leaders
This week on the Labor Exchange, we re-air host Dennis Creese’s conversation with Bernard Humbles about Military Veterans and Union Members and Leaders, from Labor Day – May 18, 2018. Bernard Humbles is President of the American Federation Of Government […]
End of Life: Veterans
For veterans day, we host a panel discussion on end of life issues facing veterans. Guests include Elizabeth Holman, Palliative Care Psychologist with the VA; Dan Warvi, a veteran who now works with the VA in Denver, and Mike Pickett, […]
Reveal – No Choice: Failing America’s veterans
Two years ago, the system that provides American veterans with health care was rocked by scandal when whistleblowers told the world that vets were dying while the Phoenix VA concealed them on a secret waiting list. Reveal revisits the scandal, […]
Dot Org: Return to Work
Project Return to Work, Inc. was founded to reengage members of the disabled community, including veterans. In cases of severe injuries their vocational rehab services include training and placement. They offer a one-semester STEM internship program in partnership local high […]
Veterans call for reauthorization of Land and Water Conservation Fund
“When I decided to serve my country, when I swore that oath, I had the potential of the entire United States in mind….I continue to serve my country now by defending the lands that I love.” Garett Reppenhagen is the […]
Report into lack of care at Grand Junction VA
Rodger Holmes was a Vietnam veteran who until 2013 was in relatively good health and enjoying life. A problem with his liver was incorrectly treated by the VA in Grand Junction over the course of several months and Rodger died […]
Weed Between the Lines: Expanding Medical Cannabis Access to Veterans
“This is the first time that a majority of a senate (committee), in this case the appropriations committee, cast votes in favor of expanding medical cannabis access to United States veterans.” Leland Rucker takes a look at the bi-partisan “Veterans […]