We found 213 results for “Veterans for American Ideals”.
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After Long Battle, Vets Win Fight for Afghan Allies in Washington
May 5, 2017
Ask any veteran who served overseas and they will tell you that our mission, and sometimes our lives, depended on the interpreters, translators, and other…
VFAI Leader Spotlight
Leader Spotlight: Chris Purdy
May 2, 2017
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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Funding Bill Maintains U.S. Support for Refugees, Wartime Allies
May 1, 2017
Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today said that the compromise fiscal year 2017 funding bill put forth by Congress yesterday contains several provisions that would maintain American support for refugees. The…
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Veterans Praise Inclusion of Additional Visas for Afghan Allies in Spending Bill
May 1, 2017
Washington, D.C.—Veterans for American Ideals, a project of Human Rights First, today praised the inclusion of 2,500 additional visas for allies that served alongside the U.S. mission…
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Veterans Urge Congress to Protect Wartime Allies
April 25, 2017
Washington, D.C.—Veterans for American Ideals, a project of Human Rights First, in partnership with fellow veteran organizations, today called on Congress to take immediate action…
VFAI Leader Spotlight
Leader Spotlight: Colin Raunig
April 18, 2017
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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Lance Sellon: Veteran+
April 4, 2017
Meet Major Lance Sellon. He’s an Army National Guard Chaplain with deployments to Afghanistan and Africa. He’s also a youth minister, a husband, and a…
VFAI Leader Spotlight
Leader Spotlight: Arti Walker-Peddakotla
March 20, 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 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…