Why Salute Some Military Moms---But Not All?

CMR has analyzed a well-meaning but problematic resolution, H. Res. 992, which would salute only military mothers who deploy to the warzone, leaving their children behind. Read more here. In a separate commentary , the mother of five sons, two of whom have served in the military, expresses thoughtful concern about the same resolution. It is unfortunate that the military spends more time investigating the effects of submarine sonar on whales than they do the effects long-term separations on children and mothers. More...