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This Is What Veterans Think
Every day, politicians, journalists, advocacy groups, and social media influencers tell America what veterans think.
We decided it was time to ask veterans instead.
What Veterans Think documents real veteran opinions on politics, military culture, VA benefits, PTSD, leadership, foreign policy, and the everyday experiences that only veterans truly understand.
We don’t claim there is one “veteran opinion.” There isn’t.
Veterans disagree. They argue. They joke. They push back. They bring different branches, generations, wars, ranks, politics, and life experiences to the conversation.
That’s the point.
Our job isn’t to speak for veterans. Our job is to document what they are already saying, identify recurring themes, preserve representative quotes, and give readers the context to understand the conversation.
We don’t tell you what veterans think. We show you.
PTSD, VA, Suicide & Veteran Life
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What Veterans Think | Recent Posts
Veteran Discounts: Why Some Veterans Feel Awkward Asking
Veterans explain when they ask, when they don’t, and why ten percent off can get surprisingly complicated.
What Veterans Think About Being Asked: “Did You Ever Kill Anyone?”
When someone asks a veteran one of the taboo questions, they each have their answers.
What Younger Veterans Think About Life After the Military
Their answers are funny and brutally honest — and veterans have plenty to say about what actually helps.
What Veterans Think About Feeling Like a “Real” Veteran
When one veteran felt ashamed to claim the title, other veterans had a remarkable response.
What Veterans Think About Telling Other Veterans They’re Veterans
Veterans talk about camaraderie, judgment, and why some decide it’s easier to say nothing at all.
What Veterans Think About the Job Market After Military Service
Veteran unemployment is rising. In July, 4.1% of veterans were unemployed, up from 3.0% a year earlier.
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FDA-Approved PTSD And Depression Treatments
With a dizzying amount of FDA approved psychedelics now available to treat depressions and PTSD, we assembled a timeline of what drugs got approved when.
Oregon and Canada Allow Psychedelic Mushrooms for PTSD
The new Oregon law will allow anyone age 21 or older who passes a screening to access the services for “personal development.”
WVT Endorses Fast-Track Psilocybin Research
Psilocybin research shows that tripping out for 45 mintues can kill a lifetime of PTSD. We support that.