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Veterans Protest Federal Policies, Compare Tactics to War Zones

11/13/2025

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Summary

Story summary

On November 11, 2025, more than 200 veterans rallied in multiple U.S. cities, including Portland and Washington, D.C., to protest federal immigration policies, military deployments, and cuts to social services.
Veterans expressed concerns about the militarization of communities and compared current actions to oppressive regimes.
Chiara Profenna Joseph Funk, a veteran, warned that federal tactics resemble those used in war zones.

History

Historical Context

In April 1971, thousands of veterans participated in "Operation Dewey Canyon III" in Washington, D.C., protesting the Vietnam War and advocating for veterans' rights. Organized by the Vietnam Veterans Against the War (VVAW), the event highlighted the struggles of over 2.7 million returning veterans. This activism laid the groundwork for ongoing efforts to address veterans' issues and military policies today.

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Story summary

On November 11, 2025, more than 200 veterans rallied in multiple U.S. cities, including Portland and Washington, D.C., to protest federal immigration policies, military deployments, and cuts to social services.
Veterans expressed concerns about the militarization of communities and compared current actions to oppressive regimes.
Chiara Profenna Joseph Funk, a veteran, warned that federal tactics resemble those used in war zones.

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