We found 217 results for “Veterans for American Ideals”.
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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…
Press
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…
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Letter from Veterans Urging President Trump to Reconsider Executive Order Barring Refugees and Migrants
January 30, 2017
January 29, 2017 President Donald J. Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C., 20050 Dear Mr. President: I am writing on behalf…
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Veterans Urge Trump to Rethink Executive Orders Barring Refugees, Immigrants
January 29, 2017
Washington, D.C.—In a letter sent today Veterans for American Ideals, a group of more than 2,000 veterans of the U.S. armed forces, urged President Donald Trump to reconsider…
VFAI Leader Spotlight
Leader Spotlight: Travis Weiner
January 17, 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…
VFAI Leader Spotlight
Leader Spotlight: Tony Clapp
January 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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Reflecting on the Year: Veterans for American Ideals
December 28, 2016
When I retired from the Marine Corps, like all of my friends who served, I reflected on my experience and wondered if I could find…
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Veterans Talk Refugees and American ideals on Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
December 20, 2016
By Joe Jenkins This week’s episode of TBS’ Full Frontal with Samantha Bee takes a look at the divisive language around the Syrian refugee crisis—and the group pundits…
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Washington Week on Human Rights: December 19, 2016
December 19, 2016
Statement of Principles As 2016 draws to a close and the next administration readies to take office, Human Rights First and a coalition of 20…
VFAI Leader Spotlight
Leader Spotlight: Michael Trudeau
December 19, 2016
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…