Fighting for Liberty and Justice for All

Whatever the issue, wherever we are needed, we will fight for the values and oath we swore to uphold. We are committed to ensuring that liberty and justice can truly be for all.

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VA: Not For Sale
VA: Not For Sale is a multi-pronged, national campaign to educate veterans, service members, military families, and the general public about this administration’s ongoing plans to gut the VA.

Campaign Goals
- Halt and reverse staffing and funding cuts to the Department of Veteran Affairs
- Educate veterans, the public, and decision makers on the potential harms of underfunding the VA
- Launch a tracking tool to shine transparency on the harm the Trump Administration is having on Veteran Healthcare
- Ensure Veterans receive the timely and effective care they deserve, no exceptions
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Veterans Power America
Veterans Power America (VPA) trains and organizes veterans to build trust and counter opposition to renewable energy projects, while mobilizing them to develop and lead coalitions that advocate for workforce solutions that create and maintain quality jobs.

Campaign Goals
- Create Jobs that empower veterans
- Build stronger communities with battle-tested technology
- Help our communities build an energy resilient future
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Democracy & Military Engagement
We swore an oath to the Constitution, not a wannabe dictator. As the current administration moves to consolidate power and unravel our democracy, CDEF recognizes the pivotal role the U.S. military will play in preserving civil institutions.

Campaign Goals
- Engage service members, military families, and recently discharged veterans to create conditions for aligned civic action
- Build durable grassroots power and prepare for potential escalations
- Establish regional organizing hubs near key military bases and installations
- Utilize Hubs to anchor civic education, rapid response, deep organizing, and leadership development
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Veteran Stories

Veterans and their families from every walk of life and every era of service have found a political home here at Common Defense. Here’s just a few of those stories.

Janice

Air Force Veteran

Lene

Coast Guard Veteran

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Fighting for Liberty and Justice for All

VA: Not For Sale

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