Don’t Draft Women—Don’t Draft Anyone

By Mike Cronin

In 2016, Senator John McCain (R-AZ) sponsored legislation that would have compelled women to register for the draft. Fortunately, the bill did not become law, though the Senate approved it, 85–13.¹ But the issue is not dead.² In June of 2017, Congress considered a similar measure.³ Representative Jackie Speier (D-CA), who supports the change, said, “It’s t…