We found 217 results for “Veterans for American Ideals”.
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Human Rights First Marks Human Rights Day, 70th Anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights
December 10, 2018
Washington, D.C.—Today, as the world recognizes Human Rights Day and marks the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Human Rights First…
VFAI Leader Spotlight
Leader Spotlight: Tammy Barlet
November 27, 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: Christian Bellavia
November 15, 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: Andrea N. Goldstein
October 22, 2018
Our Leader Spotlights offer a glimpse into our diverse leaders: veterans who are continuing to serve their country and community in creative ways. Today, we…
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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…