The U.S. military, where sexism runs rampant: 5 things you need to know about female servicemembers this Memorial Day

                      

Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for the dead, but also an opportunity to reflect on the living. Here are five things you need to know about women in the military — from sexual assault and retaliation to access to basic healthcare.

1. Women in the military have a rate of unintended pregnancy that is 50 percent higher than the civilian population.

 

Here’s Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, Democrat from New Hampshire, on the Access to Contraception for Women Servicemembers and Dependents Act, a measure that would overhaul the Department of Defense’s policy on contraceptive coverage and family planning counseling:

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http://www.salon.com/2015/05/25/the_u_s_military_where_sexism_runs_rampant_5_things_you_need_to_know_about_female_servicemembers_this_memorial_day/

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