Pushing Beyond Sex Assault, Gillibrand Faces Resistance to Military Bill

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York has spent years building support for a measure to remove commanders from decisions about prosecuting sex crimes, but some colleagues now worry it goes too far.

Opinion | The Two Men Blocking Military Sexual Assault Reform

The military justice system is in dire need of an overhaul. Two senators are standing athwart a bipartisan fix.

Old-Guard Senators Defy Changes in How Military Treats Sex Assault Cases

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has won broad backing for legislation that would cut out the military chain of command in such cases. Now she faces another big hurdle.

Opinion | There’s a Sexual Assault Crisis in the Military. Congress Can Stop It.

Troops are more likely to be sexually assaulted by a fellow service member than shot by an enemy in war.