We found 217 results for “Veterans for American Ideals”.
VFAI Leader Spotlight
Leader Spotlight: Jess Bell
October 22, 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…
VFAI Leader Spotlight
Leader Spotlight: Brandy Baxter
October 10, 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…
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Human Rights First and Refugee Congress Delegates Meet with Lawmakers
October 5, 2016
By Joe Jenkins Last week refugees from across the country convened in Washington to share their stories of survival and determination. As part of the…
Testimony
Statement for the Record of Emir Hadzic: The Need to Protect Refugees
September 28, 2016
Statement for the Record of Emir Hadzic, Gunnery Sergeant, USMC (Ret.) Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Immigration and the National Interest “Oversight of…
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Washington Week on Human Rights: September 26, 2016
September 26, 2016
Top Items Global Refugee Crisis On Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary Immigration and National Interest Subcommittee will hold a hearing to examine the administration’s FY2017 refugee…
VFAI Leader Spotlight
Leader Spotlight: Alex Vazquez
September 26, 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…
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VFAI Leader Emir Hadzic Speaks at White House Refugee Event
September 20, 2016
By Joe Jenkins After 20 years of service in the United States Marines, Gunnery Sergeant Emir Hadzic quietly took off his uniform, packed his bags, and prepared…
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Washington Week on Human Rights: September 19, 2016
September 19, 2016
Top Items United Nations Tomorrow President Obama will give his eighth and final presidential address to the United Nations General Assembly. The speech will likely…
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VFAI Partners with Dallas Community & Refugees for 9/11 Freedom Day
September 15, 2016
By Joe Jenkins In North Texas, September 11th is not only a day of remembrance—it’s a time to rekindle the feeling of unity that swept…
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Our Voice is Louder Now: Veterans Support Refugees
September 13, 2016
By Joe Jenkins Amid the contentious debate over the U.S. response to the global refugee crisis, veterans are quickly becoming one of the most powerful…
Press
Veterans Call on Congress to Protect Afghan War Allies
September 6, 2016
Washington, D.C. — A group of veterans and veteran organizations, including Medal of Honor recipients, former chairmen of the joint chiefs of staff, and Human Rights…
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Human Rights First and Veterans for American Ideals Speak at Rally4Refugees
August 31, 2016
By Kristina Doan and Joe Jenkins Ahead of news that the White House met its goal of resettling 10,000 Syrian refugees by September, supporters of refugee…