Military Model Advocacy

By applying military culture and safety protocols to civilian gun policy, we improve public safety and accountability, because military standards exemplify disciplined, widely-respected practices around weapons handling, storage, training, and oversight that transcend partisan debate. This strategy leverages the credibility and structure of military institutions to advocate for gun safety reforms by framing them as extensions of proven, values-driven military protocols. It distinguishes itself from other advocacy approaches by grounding policy recommendations in the shared respect for military discipline, rather than focusing solely on public health, emotional appeals, or partisan legislation.

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#01 VETSFORWARD CIVIC ACTION AZ · 19 activities

what it looks like in practice

activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.

Advocacy for gender equity and veteran healthcare reform VETSFORWARD CIVIC ACTION
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Advocates for gender-specific, comprehensive healthcare services for veterans within the VA system, with a focus on equity and access for all genders.
Advocacy for gender equity in VA healthcare VETSFORWARD CIVIC ACTION
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Advocates for comprehensive, gender-specific healthcare services and gender equity within Department of Veterans Affairs facilities.
Advocacy for reproductive rights and access to abortion VETSFORWARD CIVIC ACTION
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Leads public advocacy efforts to protect and expand access to safe and legal abortion services in Arizona, including through the Operation Desert Rose campaign and participation in a petition drive to enshrine the constitutional right to abortion on the 2024 ballot.
Advocating for Criminal Justice Reform VETSFORWARD CIVIC ACTION
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Advocates for criminal justice reforms focused on rehabilitation, reducing recidivism, and implementing restorative justice policies to create a more just and compassionate system.
Advocating for Gender Equity and Healthcare for Veterans VETSFORWARD CIVIC ACTION
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Works to ensure gender equity and comprehensive, gender-specific healthcare at VA facilities for women veterans.
Advocating for Gun Safety Laws VETSFORWARD CIVIC ACTION
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Advocates for the implementation of common-sense gun safety laws.
Advocating for Reproductive Rights VETSFORWARD CIVIC ACTION
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Advocates for access to safe and legal abortion services and contraception, including participating in efforts to place the constitutional right to abortion on Arizona's 2024 ballot through initiatives like Operation Desert Rose.
Criminal justice and restorative justice reform advocacy VETSFORWARD CIVIC ACTION
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Advocates for criminal justice reforms that emphasize rehabilitation, reduce recidivism, and promote restorative justice policies to build a more just and compassionate system.
Criminal justice reform and restorative justice advocacy VETSFORWARD CIVIC ACTION
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Advocates for systemic criminal justice reforms that emphasize rehabilitation, restorative justice practices, and reducing recidivism to build a more just and compassionate system.
Environmental and Clean Energy Advocacy VETSFORWARD CIVIC ACTION
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Engages in public education and advocacy on environmental issues, including endorsing environmental priorities for the Arizona Legislature, opposing utility rate increases, and highlighting climate change as a national security threat.
Environmental policy advocacy and coalition building VETSFORWARD CIVIC ACTION
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Advocates for clean energy, water security, and climate resilience in Arizona by publishing policy research, informing the public about legislative impacts, and endorsing state environmental priorities through coalitions of over 35 organizations.
Environmental policy advocacy and coalition engagement VETSFORWARD CIVIC ACTION
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Advocates for clean energy, water security, and climate resilience in Arizona by publishing policy research, informing the public on legislative impacts, and endorsing state environmental priorities through coalitions, including opposition to utility rate hikes that harm consumers and the environment.
Gun safety law advocacy VETSFORWARD CIVIC ACTION
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Advocates for the implementation of common-sense gun safety laws to promote public safety.
Informing Veterans and Voters on Legislative Issues VETSFORWARD CIVIC ACTION
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Informs veterans and voters about the 2025 Arizona State Legislative session, specifically regarding decisions impacting clean energy and the environment.
Policy Research on Climate-Driven Risks VETSFORWARD CIVIC ACTION
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Publishes policy briefs outlining climate-driven risks to Arizona's military installations and economy, advocating for action on clean energy, water security, and infrastructure resilience.
Public education on public policy issues VETSFORWARD CIVIC ACTION
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Engages in public education initiatives to inform veterans and voters about key policy issues affecting social welfare, including reproductive rights, environmental policy, and utility regulation.
Public policy advocacy for social welfare and reproductive rights VETSFORWARD CIVIC ACTION
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Engages in advocacy and public education to advance reproductive rights, including access to safe and legal abortion and contraception, exemplified by Operation Desert Rose and efforts to enshrine abortion rights in Arizona's constitution via ballot initiative in 2024.
Utility rate advocacy and consumer protection VETSFORWARD CIVIC ACTION
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Challenges proposed utility rate increases by Arizona Public Service (APS) and Southwest Gas, advocating against hikes that would significantly raise energy costs for Arizona families and prioritizing public accountability over corporate profits.