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Kehrt Sonner, The War Horse

Sonner Kehrt is an investigative reporter at The War Horse, where she often covers the intersection of the military and democracy. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, WIRED magazine, Inside Climate News, and other publications. She studied government at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and served for five years as Coast Guard officer before earning a masters in democracy and governance studies from Georgetown University and a masters of journalism from UC Berkeley. She can be reached at sonner.kehrt@thewarhorse.org or sonner.kehrt@proton.me.

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Female Marine completes a plank for fitness test

Defense, Featured Story, Gender Equality

Hegseth Made the Fitness Test Harder for Women in Combat Roles. Most Female Marines Are Passing

by Kehrt Sonner, The War Horse September 20, 2026

Despite Tougher Standards, Marine Corps Data Show More Than 9 in 10 Women in Combat Arms Are Passing the Test When Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth summoned hundreds... Read more.

White House Plan for a ‘Golden Age’ of Science Ignores the Structures That Made the US a Scientific Superpower

Frozen Talks on ICE Tactics

Senate Democrats Surrender Shutdown Fight, Leaving Health Care and Aid at Risk

Shutdown Politics We Understand

Indigenous Leaders Give the UN A Roadmap for Protecting Their Peoples

Blowing Away Wind Farms

2025: The Year the US Gave Up On Climate, and the World Gave Up On Us

Jane Goodall, the Gentle Disrupter Whose Research on Chimpanzees Redefined What It Meant To Be Human

Hegseth Made the Fitness Test Harder for Women in Combat Roles. Most Female Marines Are Passing

There’s no ‘T’ in War

Inside the Pentagon: Why Concerns Are Growing Over Trump’s Military Leadership Moves

Holding Our Breath: Who Doesn’t Love A Good Rescue Story?

They’re Making Record Profits, but Oil Companies Still Won’t ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’

Blowing Away Wind Farms

Energy Transition: What It Means for Oil and Gas Trading

Trump Is Fast-Tracking New Coal Mines — Even When They Don’t Make Economic Sense

Why the U.S. Must Extend Temporary Protected Status for Sudan

Does Trump Know What He is Doing?

Is Trump’s Corruption Killing People In Sudan?

Worry About a ‘Weak’ Image

Medicare Costs Are Rising in 2027. Here’s What Seniors Need to Know

How Your Medical Bills Get Paid After a Crash

For Families of Medically Fragile Children, A Policy Change Threatens the Care They Need At Home

The First Black Woman To Lead the CDC Will Face an Uphill Battle in Restoring Trust

Hegseth Made the Fitness Test Harder for Women in Combat Roles. Most Female Marines Are Passing

Why Hispanic Americans are losing faith in the American Dream

Who Protects the Online Dater? Why Washington Needs Clearer Rules for Dating Platforms

Distracted Driving is Now New Jersey’s Leading Crash Cause — an Investigative Look

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Hegseth Made the Fitness Test Harder for Women in Combat Roles. Most Female Marines Are Passing