We found 213 results for “Veterans for American Ideals”.
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…
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Senator Warren Shares Veteran’s Call to Embrace our Muslim Allies
February 1, 2017
Yesterday Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) read a recent opinion column from the Boston Globe on the Senate floor from Veterans for American Ideals leader Matt Gallagher. What…
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Veterans Raise Alarm Over Effect of Executive Order on Iraqi Interpreters
February 1, 2017
Yesterday KQED, Northern California’s NPR and PBS affiliate, aired a segment entitled, “Veterans Worry Travel Ban Puts Foreign Interpreters Who Assisted U.S. at Risk.” Featuring an…
VFAI Leader Spotlight
Leader Spotlight: Kelsey Campbell
January 31, 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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DHS Reportedly to Allow Iraqis with SIV Visas into United States Despite Ban
January 31, 2017
Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today praised reports that the Department of Homeland Security will provide exemptions to President Trump’s executive order for Iraqis who are eligible…