We found 217 results for “Veterans for American Ideals”.
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Veterans Applaud Court Ruling on Trump Executive Order
March 16, 2017
Washington, D.C.—Veterans for American Ideals today applauded last night’s ruling by Judge Derrick K. Watson that preserves the United States’ relationship with key Muslim-majority ally…
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Bipartisan Bill Would Provide More Visas for At-Risk Afghan Allies
March 15, 2017
Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today applauded the bipartisan effort of Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), John McCain (R-AZ), Jack Reed (D-RI), and Thom Tillis (R-NC) to…
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As Visas for Afghan Allies Run Out, Time for Congress to Act
March 9, 2017
Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today expressed alarm over news that the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan has ceased scheduling interviews for the Afghan Special Immigrant…
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Al Chang: Veteran +
March 9, 2017
When veterans serve, they do so without regard to race, gender, creed, or religion. Veterans are as diverse as America itself—but if there is one…
VFAI Leader Spotlight
Leader Spotlight: Shannon Rhein
March 7, 2017
As part of United Religions Initiative North America’s #TangibleHope campaign, Veterans for American Ideals is recognizing veteran leaders who are continuing their service by building…
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Veterans for American Ideals Files Amicus Brief Against Immigration Ban Affecting U.S. Allies
February 16, 2017
Washington, D.C.—Today Veterans for American Ideals, a project of Human Rights First, filed an amicus curiae brief in support of Hameed Darweesh, an Iraqi man who served…
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Sarah Feinberg: Veteran +
February 16, 2017
When veterans take off the uniform their sense of duty remains. And whether a parent, a sibling, a neighbor, or friend, they proudly play the…
VFAI Leader Spotlight
Leader Spotlight: Gen. Murray Sagsveen
February 14, 2017
As part of United Religions Initiative North America’s #TangibleHope campaign, Veterans for American Ideals is recognizing veteran leaders who are continuing their service by building…
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Washington Week on Human Rights: February 13, 2017
February 13, 2017
By Mary Elizabeth Margolis Top Items Ruling Upholds Stay on Muslim Ban On Thursday the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling that upheld the…
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Military Vets Join Baltimore Muslim Community for Conversation on Islamophobia, Muslim Ban
February 2, 2017
While the nation shook after President Donald Trump issued the executive order effectively blocking millions of immigrants and refugees from Muslim-majority countries, military veterans in the…
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Bully
February 2, 2017
By Sharon Kelly McBride There’s a name for the child who picks on the weakest kid in hopes of getting attention. He’s a bully. Thirteen days into…
Veterans Stand With the Muslim Community
February 2, 2017
Veterans for American Ideals, a project of Human Rights First, in partnership with the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Center of Baltimore, participated in a conversation about…