We found 213 results for “Veterans for American Ideals”.
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Veterans Call on Congress to Protect Afghan Allies
September 19, 2018
Washington, D.C.—A group of veteran organizations today urged Congress to take action to protect Afghan military allies seeking refuge in the United States. In a letter…
Letter
Veteran Coalition Letter to Members of Congress in Support of the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program
September 19, 2018
September 19, 2018 Dear Members of Congress, We represent more than two hundred thousand veterans from every branch of the United States military and every…
VFAI Leader Spotlight
Leader Spotlight: Maggie Seymour
September 14, 2018
Our Leader Spotlight series highlights the diverse, dynamic membership of our grassroots movement of veterans. VFAI leader Maggie Seymour is a self-described small-town Midwestern girl at heart.…
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Veterans Applaud Call by Grassley, Shaheen for Additional Visas for Afghan Allies
August 24, 2018
Washington, D.C.—Veterans for American Ideals, a project of Human Rights First, today praised Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) for calling for an additional four…
VFAI Leader Spotlight
Leader Spotlight: Gretchen Klingler
July 23, 2018
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…
VFAI Leader Spotlight
Leader Spotlight: Matthew Deibel
July 9, 2018
9/11 changed everything. Matthew Deibel remembers shortly after the towers fell, a store owned by one of his Muslim neighbors in Ohio was vandalized. “I…
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Veterans: Discharge of Immigrant Recruits, Reservists from Army is Concerning
July 7, 2018
Washington, D.C.—In response to continued reports that many immigrant U.S. Army reservists and recruits are being discharged and having their legal status questioned, Scott Cooper,…
VFAI Leader Spotlight
Leader Spotlight: Will Woldenberg
June 25, 2018
Veterans for American Ideals is recognizing veteran leaders who are continuing their service by building unity and standing up for American values. Through a series…
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Vets for American Ideals and MuslimMarine Launch Project Commemorating Ramadan Featuring Veterans, American Muslim Families
May 16, 2018
Washington, D.C.—To commemorate Ramadan Vets for American Ideals and MuslimMarine.org today launched the “29 for 29 Ramadan Initiative,” a project bringing 29 U.S. military veterans to the homes of…
VFAI Leader Spotlight
Leader Spotlight: Atsuko Sakurai
March 23, 2018
Veterans for American Ideals is recognizing veteran leaders who are continuing their service by building unity and standing up for American values. Through a series of…
VFAI Leader Spotlight
Leader Spotlight: Buck Cole
March 20, 2018
Veterans for American Ideals is recognizing veteran leaders who are continuing their service by building unity and standing up for American values. Through a series…
Blog
Vets for American Ideals Heads to SXSW
March 8, 2018
For the third year in a row, Human Rights First is headed to SXSW (or South by Southwest), but this time it’s Vets for American…