I know. 2020 has been the longest year in human history. What I’m about to say will sound like I’m talking about a lifetime ago, but bear with me… Remember January?
Take our Vote Tripling Challenge!
You are registered to vote and know the value of your voice. Now it’s time to multiply your impact by taking our Vote Tripling Challenge. What is Vote Tripling? Vote Tripling is relational voter outreach to increase voter turnout. Our Vote Tripling Challenge is a pledge to remind at least 3 people in your life […]
Public Narrative
One of the most important things you can do as a military spouse advocate is tell your story. This helps voters understand what it’s really like to have a loved one serve in uniform. Our stories explain how foreign policy decisions have ripple effects here at home. Join our public narrative training to learn some […]
Spotlight Series: Military Spouse Network for Black Lives Matter
I had the privilege of sitting down (virtually) with three badass military spouse advocates who recently started a Facebook group for Black Lives Matter supporters in the military family community. Tori Coke and Shannon Powers are married to active duty Airmen, and Michele Compton to an active duty Coast Guardsman.
Join our SFI Volunteer Corps!
We’re so excited that you’re interested in joining our cohort of SFI volunteers! There’s a whole range of activities our volunteers can get involved with.
Politics in the Military
You might be thinking, “Advocacy is all sounds great! But I’m afraid of being ‘too political’ for fear of hurting my service member’s career. After all, aren’t there rules in the military about not doing that sort of thing?” We understand where you’re coming from. But the good news is: there really aren’t. Don’t believe us? […]
Tell Michigan: Help Military Spouses Vote Too!
Spouses stationed overseas face the same barriers to absentee voting as their service members do — sometimes, even more! Michigan’s statehouse is considering a bill that would allow overseas service members to submit their absentee ballots online. We support this bill, and we want it amended to include military spouses and of-age children.
Conversation with Lindsey Simmons — Register Today!
Join us for a virtual conversation with Lindsey Simmons — an active duty Army spouse running for Congress in Missouri.
Tell Us: How has the Covid-19 outbreak impacted your military family?
Military families across the board are getting hit by hardships related to this outbreak. At SFI, we’re doing everything we can to assist support services for this community. Here’s how you can help.
Answering Tough Questions
Have you ever struggled when having political conversations? Maybe you freeze because you’re too afraid of saying something “wrong.” Maybe you have a hard time staying calm when things get emotionally-charged. Many of us believe so strongly in our cause, whatever that may be, but still struggle to answer challenging or intricate questions. These questions […]