We found 207 results for “Veterans for American Ideals”.
Testimony
Michael Breen Testimony at Congressional Hearing “Kids in Cages: Inhumane Treatment at the Border”
July 10, 2019
Testimony of Michael Breen President and CEO, Human Rights First Hearing entitled: “Kids in Cages: Inhumane Treatment at the Border” Before The House of Representatives…
Press
Holding of Migrant Children at Army Base, Site of Former Internment Camp, Degrading and Abusive
June 12, 2019
Washington, D.C. — Human Rights First today condemned a decision by the Trump Administration to hold 1,400 migrant children at Fort Sill, an Army base once used…
Press
Veterans Praise Bipartisan Legislation Providing Lifelines to Afghan Allies
May 16, 2019
Washington, D.C.—Veterans for American Ideals today applauded the introduction of the Afghan Allies Protection Act, bipartisan legislation that would authorize four thousand new special immigrant visas (SIVs)…
Press
Additional Troops to the Border “Undermines Military Readiness”
May 1, 2019
Washington, D.C.—In response to today’s request from the Trump Administration for $4.5 billion dollars for border security, including for additional troops at the border, Human…
Press
Expansion of Military Role at Border is Shortsighted, Detrimental to Security
April 26, 2019
Washington, D.C.—In response to reports that the Pentagon is preparing to expand the military’s role at the southern border so that personnel can interact with…
VFAI Leader Spotlight
Leader Spotlight: Shakir Radeef
March 26, 2019
Tell us about your background. Before moving from Baghdad to the United States in 2014, I spent much of my career working as a journalist in…
Press
Human Rights First Welcomes Bishop Garrison
March 19, 2019
Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today welcomed Bishop Garrison as its next director of National Security Outreach and of Veterans for American Ideals. Garrison, who is…
VFAI Leader Spotlight
Leader Spotlight: Teresa Kennedy
February 28, 2019
Our Leader Spotlights offer a glimpse into our diverse leadership: veterans who are continuing to serve their country and community in creative ways. Today, we…
Press
Veterans Applaud Inclusion of Four Thousand Additional Visas for Afghan Allies in Compromise Spending Bill
February 19, 2019
Washington, D.C.—Veterans for American Ideals, a project of Human Rights First, praises the inclusion of four thousand additional visas for allies that served alongside the U.S.…
Press
Transgender Ban Undermines Military Culture of Honor and Respect
January 22, 2019
Washington, D.C.—In response to today’s Supreme Court decision lifting injunctions that will allow the Trump Administration’s policy banning certain transgender people from the military to…
Press
Trump-McConnell Bill Eviscerates Protection for Asylum Seekers
January 22, 2019
Washington, D.C.—In response to today’s Supreme Court decision lifting injunctions that will allow the Trump Administration’s policy banning certain transgender people from the military to…
Blog
Invest in Human Rights
December 31, 2018
We’re deeply grateful for your support in our mission to foster American leadership on human rights. This mission is grounded in the simple fact that…