Freelance journalist John Lasker was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. His work has appeared in Wired magazine, Christian Science Monitor, Agence France-Press and Truthdig. Much of what John writes about focuses on human...
Freelance journalist John Lasker was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. His work has appeared in Wired magazine, Christian Science Monitor, Agence France-Press and Truthdig. Much of what John writes about focuses on human rights, exploited labor and armed conflict.
John Lasker / TruthdigMar 26, 2012
In a remarkable act of forgiveness, Sylvia McBeth asked a military court to show mercy to her stepdaughter's killer after an Army investigation that drew sharp criticism from the victim's family.In a remarkable act of forgiveness, Sylvia McBeth asked a military court to show mercy to her stepdaughter's killer. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
John Lasker / TruthdigJan 23, 2012
A PTSD victim looks for a day when the Army will reform the “boys’ club” atmosphere that makes women soldiers a target for discrimination, harassment and rape.A PTSD victim looks for a day when the Army will reform the “boys’ club” atmosphere that makes women soldiers a target for sexual abuse. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
John Lasker / TruthdigSep 21, 2011
Relatives of a paratrooper fear they will never know why the 19-year-old woman was stabbed to death, even though one Army court-martial has been held and another is about to begin.A young paratrooper’s relatives fear they will never know why she was stabbed to death. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
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