Category: Conscription & the Draft

Selective Service, Conscription & the Draft

Peace and Faith Groups Tell Senate Committee to Abolish the Draft–Once and for ALL

Jul 21, 2021 | 0

Senate Armed Services Committee was released this morning before they convened for a closed-door markup of the National Defense Authorization Act. Chair Jack Reed (D-R.I.) has proposed forcing women to register for a future military draft

House holds hearing on draft registration

May 20, 2021 | 0

A House Armed Service Committee hearing heard from witnesses on only one side of the debate over whether to end draft registration or extend it to women.

Feminists Against the Draft panel discussion

Apr 25, 2021 | 0

Intersectional Feminist Perspectives on the Draft Discussion – Politics of Inclusion, Compulsion, or Progress? Organized by Dartmouth College activists.

Support the ‘Selective Service Repeal Act’ introduced in Congress

Apr 17, 2021 | 4

Support the Selective Service Repeal Act of 2021 (HR 2509 & S 139) introduced in Congress with bipartisan support in both the House and the Senate.

Former U.S. Rep. Bella Abzug on Women and Draft Registration

Apr 8, 2021 | 2

Today, forcing women to register for the draft is again in front of congress. This statement on behalf of a group of feminist leaders is again urgent.