Common Defense About
Veterans organizing for care, democracy, and dignity.
50501 Veterans supports the broader 50501 Movement by bringing veteran experience, credibility, and leadership to public action.
Mission
Our oath still matters.
50501 Veterans is a nonpartisan organization of current and former military service members, federal employees, and their immediate family members committed to strategizing, mobilizing, and taking action on critical issues affecting our community and beyond.
We harness our skills and leadership experience to protect democracy, defend veterans, and remain true to the oath we made to the Constitution and the citizens of the United States.
As supporters of the 50501 Movement, we stand firmly for nonviolence, thoughtful discussion, action-oriented planning, and collaboration that uplifts veterans and strengthens community.
Coalition posture
Partnerships extend the work.
50501 Veterans can work alongside veteran, labor, healthcare, democracy, peace, immigrant justice, disability rights, survivor advocacy, and faith-based partners while keeping the public strategy clear.
In partnership with
Public partner organizations
Military Women's Coalition 
Sons of Liberty 
Veterans Defending Democracy Veteran care partners
Organizations focused on healthcare access, VA workers, survivor care, disability rights, and equal treatment.
Democracy and peace partners
Civic participation, election protection, constitutional accountability, and anti-war coalitions.
Justice and family partners
Immigrant justice, family unity, housing, reentry, civil liberties, and human dignity networks.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
What is 50501 Veterans?
50501 Veterans is a veteran-led, nonpartisan organization of current and former military service members, federal employees, and their families. We organize to defend veteran care, protect constitutional democracy, and keep the promise made to everyone who served.
Is 50501 Veterans nonpartisan?
Yes. We are nonpartisan and stand for nonviolence, thoughtful discussion, and action that uplifts veterans and strengthens community. Our loyalty is to the Constitution and the oath we swore — not to any party or politician.
What are the three pillars?
Our work is organized into three pillars, one for each part of our promise:
- Veterans' Care, Rights, and Dignity (Defend Veterans) — the material and moral backbone of 50501 Veterans. At our core, we exist to turn symbolic support for veterans into real outcomes.
- Democracy, Peace, and Constitutional Duty (Defend Democracy) — we mobilize veterans and supporters to protect democratic institutions, peaceful transfers of power, voting access, responsible diplomacy, and limits on endless war.
- No Veteran Left Behind (Keep the Promise) — we mobilize veterans and allies to defend deported veterans, separated families, veterans denied benefits, veterans trapped in crisis systems, and veterans excluded from public concern.
What is The Smoke Pit and when does it air?
The Smoke Pit is our flagship live show and podcast, produced in conjunction with Crayon Eater Media. Through unscripted veteran conversations, we explore the major issues centered on our pillars, make fun of the political news, and interview political candidates to find out how they will use their position to help secure veterans benefits. The show streams Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 to 10pm ET on Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook, and most episodes are available as a podcast, which you can listen to right here on 50501vets.com or on any of your preferred podcasting platforms.
Who can get involved with 50501 Veterans?
Veterans, service members, federal employees, military families, and allies are all welcome. The fastest ways to connect are our Substack, email, and social channels.
Want to join us? Start now by requesting to join our Facebook Group (opens in new tab).
How is 50501 Veterans connected to the 50501 Movement?
We are supporters of the broader 50501 Movement, bringing veteran experience, credibility, and leadership to public action while keeping our own strategy focused on veterans.
Contact
Connect with 50501 Veterans.
Email, Substack, Linktree, and social channels remain the fastest public ways to connect.