We are excited to share our news: today, we launched a Patreon! A new method for civic engagement, education and empowerment. And bonus, a new way to support Secure Families Initiative.
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The Forever War on the Homefront: SFI Board of Advisors President for Just Security
Secure Families Initiative Board of Advisors President Heather Aliano wrote an essay for the Just Security Symposium on the 20th anniversary of September 11th. “How Perpetual War Has Changed Us” is a deeply personal reflection on the impacts of twenty years of war on service members and military families.
Withdrawal from Afghanistan and its Impact on Military Decisions: Streyder in Newsweek
SFI Executive Director Sarah Streyder spoke with Newsweek about military family reactions to the withdrawal from Afghanistan, and what the events of the last week mean for future military decisions.
What a Real People-First Pentagon Budget Would Include: Streyder and Anhalt
Secure Families Initiative Director Sarah Streyder and volunteer Erin Anhalt co-authored an editorial published by DefenseOne about “three critical areas for investment that deserve attention” in Pentagon budget debates.
Our communities can’t continue to carry the burden of war in Afghanistan: SFI volunteer published
Secure Families Initiative volunteer Ariana Basilias was published in The Seattle Times.
Biden, Afghanistan and the commodification of American warfighter: Streyder and Weinstein
Secure Families Initiative Director Sarah Streyder co-authored an opinion piece with Adam Weinstein of the Quincy Institute. “Biden, Afghanistan and the commodification of the American warfighter” was published on FoxNews.com.
U.S. troops have been fighting in Afghanistan long enough. Bring our loved ones home: SFI volunteer published
Secure Families Initiative volunteer Marla Bautista’s Editorial was published in the Miami Herald.
Beyond the Feel-Good Photo Op: Military + Veteran Families Speak Out
Secure Families Initiative hosted a panel called Beyond the Feel-Good Photo Op: Military and Veteran Families Speaking Out.
“Mobilizing military voters”: Director Sarah Streyder on FoxNews
Secure Families Initiative Director Sarah Streyder appeared on FoxNews to discuss reports of Russian bounties on US troops. The segment was also shared across Yahoo! digital properties.
Support SFI’s Share the Vote Campaign
It’s (finally) February and nothing says “I love you” more than making sure folks know how, when, and where to vote. Help Secure Families Initiative make sure military spouse and family voices are heard this year! Please support our Share the Love Vote campaign.