The U.S. House of Representatives is debating the big annual defense bill THIS WEEK! And there’s one amendment in particular we need your help supporting: the Johnson-McClintock Amendment #534.
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Spotlight Series: Mary Monrose
My name is Mary Monrose. I’m a military spouse, mom, advocate, and podcaster. I’d like to share my story about advocating for an issue I care about — the protection of rights of military children in Special Education.
How to Attend a Congressional Town Hall
You know what August means: long hot days, back-to-school sales, and yes — Congressional recess! With most Members of Congress spending the month back home in their districts, it’s time for military family advocates to show up and speak out at local town hall events.
Call Congress: Repeal the Iraq War Authorizations
This week, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on an important bill that will make military families immediately safer.
How to: Lobby Your Elected Officials Webinar
From your Member of Congress to your local School Board, elected officials are there to represent your voice and your values. But how do you get them to take action on the things you care about? We discuss the strategies that are most effective at changing hearts and minds, and which ones are more hassle […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lobby Your Elected Officials
From your Member of Congress to your local School Board, elected officials are there to represent your voice and your values. But how do you get them to take action on the things you care about? We discuss the strategies that are most effective at changing hearts and minds, and which ones are more hassle […]
Spotlight Series: Aleha Landry
Being a military spouse is a hard job. It also can feel like an under-appreciated and overlooked job. Sometimes, in that role a spouse can feel like they have no voice, or at least no voice that anyone really wants to listen to. I felt that way. My husband is an airman who struggles with […]