Left wing groups sue over sexual assault epidemic in the military amidst calls for DADT repeal and women in combat

American Prospect: “Anecdotal evidence suggests sexual assault rates in the military are high, with as many as one in three women being sexually assaulted during their service . . . frustrated by rejected Freedom of Information Act requests, the Service Women’s Action Network (SWAN) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) have filed a lawsuit in federal district court demanding the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs release the data and disclose what they’re doing to treat victims and prevent future abuse.” | Related: Congressional panel: Let women serve in combat roles