John Lasker

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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...

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Stepmother of Slain Female Soldier Asks Court to Show Leniency

John Lasker / Truthdig Mar 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 )

Surviving the Hell of War, and Then Some

John Lasker / Truthdig Jan 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 )

No End in Sight for a Family’s Agonizing Guessing Game

John Lasker / Truthdig Sep 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 )