Christopher Jones, Author at Pacific Standard

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Social Justice

Farewell to the Trump Political Appointee Who Brought IT Chaos to the Department of Veterans Affairs

The story of the former CIO is an illustrative example of how Trump has appointed political allies to leadership positions in the VA, leaving veterans to suffer the consequences of poor leadership and political infighting.

Christopher Jones

A U.S. Huey helicopter sprays Agent Orange over Vietnam.

News in Brief

The VA Is Finally Being Forced to Pay for Navy Veterans’ Exposure to Agent Orange

A federal court has ruled against the VA and granted aid to Navy veterans suffering from cancer, diabetes, and other illnesses linked to toxic exposure while stationed in Vietnam.

Christopher Jones

Economics

Where Have All the Military Veteran Entrepreneurs Gone?

There's been much ado about data suggesting there are fewer post-9/11 veterans starting their own businesses than in generations past. But those statistics may be misleading.

Christopher Jones