The American Legion [Volume 166, No. 6 (June 2009)]

The Power to Protect: His support for the flag amendment sets Harvard law professor Richard Parker apart from his academic peers. By Steve Brooks. -- The War Next Door: Mexico's struggle against violent drug cartels is spilling across its border with the United States. By Jay Stuller. -- The Never-Ending Battle Neglect at Walter Reed hospital trained a spotlight on VA's most pressing problem: the disability claims backlog. By Ken Olsen. -- A Fundraising Loop to Louisville: This summer's Legacy Run promises to raise a record amount of money to support scholarships for military children. -- Meet Ben Stein: The former presidential speechwriter and TV personality says our troops, not celebrities, are America's real stars. By Steve Brooks -- Hanford MacNider: One of The American Legion's first national commanders served his country in both world wars. By Philip M. Callaghan. -- Vet Voice -- Commander's Message -- Big Issues -- Living Well -- Veterans Update -- Rapid Fire -- Comrades -- Parting Shots