Join me in supporting the country’s largest movement of progressive veterans

As the proud Board Chair of Common Defense Civic Engagement, I hope you will join me this Veterans Day in supporting the country’s largest movement of progressive veterans. I’ve been a lifelong peace activist and have seen the power of the veteran voice throughout many eras and struggles, but I believe it is more important now than ever before.

When we are fighting extremism, cynicism, and misinformation, having a veteran appeal rooted in patriotism and the belief that America can live up to its promise can be a differentiating factor in the fight for peaceful foreign policy, a functioning democracy, and policies that address the existential threat of climate change. 

Together, the other CDCE Board members and I are raising $25,000 this Veterans Day to support Common Defense’s electoral and GOTV efforts in Arizona, Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, and West Virginia to continue the Veterans for Democracy and Veterans for Climate Justice campaigns and to fight for an end to all Forever Wars. If we are successful, a donor will match the gifts dollar for dollar. 

Thank you for any investment you can make to sustain and further our work. Happy Veterans Day to all, especially those who have continued to serve even after hanging up their uniform. 

With gratitude,

Jeff Blum

Common Defense Civic Engagement Board Chair