Citizen service: The first line of defenseAround the world, security is often discussed in terms of borders, budgets, and military capabilities. But again and again, history shows that the true foundation of security begins at a much more basic level: with citizens...
On April 23, Spirit of America gathered partners, supporters, and students at Ukraine House in Washington, D.C., for a powerful conversation about Ukraine’s future — and the young leaders already shaping it. The event highlighted UActive, a youth leadership and...
Because of Spirit of America supporters like you, students in eastern Ukraine are learning with the lights on. A few weeks after our successful Giving Tuesday campaign, we delivered emergency power and lighting equipment to schools in Chernihiv, Mykolaiv, and Kharkiv....
In Novokyivka, a remote and impoverished village in Ukraine, a group of high school students turned their experiences under Russian occupation into a powerful reminder of lives lost during their country’s fight for freedom. The students created a memorial in the town...
This Memorial Day we remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to America, our freedom, and our security. I’m honored to share the story of one such American hero, 1st Lieutenant Ashley White. Ashley was one of the first women to serve on a...
Two young men climbed up Omaha Beach into Normandy on a crisp morning, beginning an epic journey across Europe. After passing through Paris, the men traversed into Bastogne, Belgium, site of the Battle of the Bulge. After crossing the Rhine, they entered Germany and...
Picture this: You’re a teenager living amidst war. You face daily attacks from Russian drones and missiles, electricity blackouts for hours at a time, and a shaky, uncertain future. What would you do in this situation? As Russia’s brutal, full-scale war on Ukraine...
We are now in the third year of Russia’s brutal full-scale invasion. We must not forget about Ukraine’s fight for freedom and democratic values. While the US and other allies have provided meaningful financial aid, Ukrainians have sacrificed everything for the last...
Today is a grim milestone. Today marks two years since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. I write this message to you as I ride the train from Poland into Kyiv, on my 16th trip to Ukraine since February 24, 2022. As I head east across the rolling fields...
