News in Brief Everything You Need to Read to Get Caught Up on the Veterans Affairs Scandal A round-up of in-depth reporting on the chronic problems facing the VA health system. Hanqing Chen
Social Justice Mindfulness Training Produces Less-Stressed Marines Marines who took an eight-week course in the basics of mindfulness recovered from stress faster following an intense training session that replicated battlefield conditions. Tom Jacobs
Economics Charity Frauds and Cancer Scams Preying on people’s very best impulses for the very worst reasons. Lauren Kirchner
Social Justice Could Community Service Be the Answer for Veterans Looking to Treat PTSD? By helping others, Michael "Doc" Piper has finally found a way to cope with his anger, nightmares, and flashbacks. Becky Bach
News in Brief The Unique Needs of Veterans in the Legal System Vet courts, like drug courts, treat the underlying factors for first-time offenders. Lauren Kirchner
Social Justice When the Violence Comes Home Doctors consider how to respond to the domestic abuse of female veterans. Lauren Kirchner
Social Justice Medal of Honor Recipient, in New Act of Valor, Thanks His Shrink As wave of military suicides continues. Marc Herman
Social Justice Saving Sergeant Nickel They survived Iraq and Afghanistan. Now the challenge is keeping traumatized vets out of jail. Kristina Shevory
Environment Returning Warriors Go to Work, in the Fields Facing high unemployment rates, returning U.S. veterans are finding work on the farm. Jodi Helmer