July 29, 2025
By Brian Dooley and Suchita Uppal
What happened and why does it matter?
On July 22, Ukraine’s parliament passed Draft Law No. 12414, handing over major control…
July 18, 2025
By Brian Dooley
This week saw my 20th trip to the eastern front of the war on Ukraine since Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion.…
July 9, 2025
By Will Gronefeld, Joe Brand Human Rights Fellow
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has entered its fourth year, and Russian leaders have faced few repercussions…
June 19, 2025
“I think that when you are in danger in your own country, the only option you have is to leave,” Darwin starts. He’s…
June 18, 2025
By Yana Sliemzina, editor and reporter for GWARA MEDIA in Kharkiv, Ukraine and Brian Dooley, Senior Advisor Human Rights First
In a promising step recognizing…
June 13, 2025
By Hanah Stiverson
As tanks have begun arriving en masse in Washington D.C. President Trump’s plans for a military parade are finally coming to fruition.…
June 13, 2025
By Gretchen Klingler
On Saturday, Veterans for American Ideals will join democracy minded organizations and individuals to support the No…
June 10, 2025
On May 12, 2025, The Department of Homeland Security announced it would revoke Temporary Protected Status