We found 217 results for “Veterans for American Ideals”.
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Senate Should Reject the Nomination of Pete Hegseth for Defense Chief
January 21, 2025
Washington, DC – Human Rights First today called on Senators to exercise their Constitutional responsibility to oversee executive branch nominations and vote against confirming Peter…
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VFAI Expresses Concern Surrounding Pete Hegseth’s Nomination as Secretary of Defense
January 13, 2025
By Gretchen Klingler As an organization dedicated to upholding American ideals and human rights, Veterans for American Ideals (VFAI) at Human Rights First has significant…
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Veterans and Civil Rights Organizations Urge Congress to Reject Harmful Provisions in the NDAA
November 19, 2024
Dear Chairman Reed, Ranking Member Wicker, Chairman Rogers, and Ranking Member Smith: As Senate and House conferees meet to discuss their differing versions of the…
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Veterans and Civil Rights Coalition Letter on Anti-DEIA Provisions in the 2025 NDAA
June 6, 2024
Dear Chairman Reed and Ranking Member Wicker: As the Senate Armed Services Committee begins work on its National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025…
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End of Year Address and 2023 Highlights from President and CEO Michael Breen
December 5, 2023
As I reflect on 2023, I find myself deeply appreciative of the incredible work accomplished by Human Rights First and the indispensable role our dedicated…
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Supporting Afghans at Support Center in Atlanta
November 28, 2023
From November 15 through November 18, 2023 several members of Human Rights First’s staff attended the Afghan Support Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Director of Veterans…
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Welcoming Extension and Redesignation of Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan
September 21, 2023
Human Rights First continues to advocate for permanent safety for Afghans in the U.S. through an Adjustment Act WASHINGTON – Today, the Biden administration extended…
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Continuing the Mission: Afghan Allies Still Need You
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Recording of the discussion. Join Human Rights First for a virtual briefing on Wednesday, September 6th at 4pm ET, for inside look into our deeply-dedicated…
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Protecting Afghan Allies: 2021-2023
August 15, 2023
For over twenty years, Afghan human rights, civil society, and government leaders staked their lives, futures, and families on the international community’s efforts to build…
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Human Rights First Calls for Removal of National Guard Troops from Southern Border
August 3, 2023
WASHINGTON D.C. – With yesterday’s decision by the Biden administration to withdraw most active duty troops from the U.S.-Mexico border, Human Rights First calls for…
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Former Military Commanders Support Afghan Adjustment Act
July 21, 2023
WASHINGTON – More than 40 senior U.S. military officers sent a letter supporting the Afghan Adjustment Act (AAA) to Congressional leaders yesterday. The letter urges…
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Human Rights First Denounces Troop Deployments to Southern Border
June 1, 2023
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, the governors of Virginia, South Carolina, and West Virginia announced deployments of National Guard personnel to the U.S.-Mexico border, following announcements…