Building Narratives & Shifting Perceptions through Media

A profile on Chris Marvin and his work in the entertainment industry
"Coming Home to Damaging Stereotypes"
by Dave Philipps, New York Times, February 5, 2015

An opinion on how to speak with veterans
"You're Welcome for My Service"
by Chris Marvin, Washington Post, November 11, 2013

A story on the civilian-military divide featuring Chris Marvin
"There’s a Divide Between Civilians and Soldiers, Partly because of Hollywood"
by Stephanie Merry, Washington Post, May 18, 2015

An opinion on the national disabled veterans memorial
"A Tribute to the Grit of Disabled Veterans"
by Chris Marvin, Wall Street Journal, October 7, 2014

An essay on national parks and protecting natural silent places
"Warplanes Are Roaring Over One of the Quietest Places on Earth. Backpackers Are Fighting Back."
by Chris Marvin, Backpacker Magazine, January 25, 2023

An Associated Press story on gun-permitting laws featuring Chris Marvin
"States with strict gun-permitting laws consider next steps"
by Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press, June 23, 2022

An Associated Press story on gun laws featuring Chris Marvin
"Guns in paradise: Ruling could undo strict Hawaii carry law"
by Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press, June 26, 2022

An Associated Press story featuring Chris Marvin on a mass shooting in Hawai‘i
"Fatal Hawaii shooting shows dangers of popular cockfights"
by Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press, April 18, 2023

An Associated Press story featuring Chris Marvin on gun safety in Hawai‘i
"The sun may be out, but guns are not. A lawsuit challenges a new gun ban on Hawaii beaches"
by Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press, June 30, 2023

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An opinion on gun violence prevention and veterans
"I Fought in Afghanistan. The War on Coronavirus isn’t so Different"
by Chris Marvin, Newsweek, May 12, 2020

An opinion on protecting national parks from climate change
"Climate change is hurting the great American road trip. Will my daughters go on one again?"
by Chris Marvin, USA Today, November 8, 2021

An opinion on gender equality in selective service
"Draft Our Daughters"
by Chris Marvin, USA Today, December 23, 2015

 

An interview with Chris Marvin on the portrayal of veterans in Hollywood
"Retired Army Pilot Urges Hollywood to Portray Veterans Fairly"
The Takeaway, NPR, February 10, 2015

 

An interview with Chris Marvin on the HBO Concert for Valor
"'Concert for Valor' Honors Veterans' Contribution"
All Things Considered, NPR, November 11, 2014

 

An interview with Chris Marvin on veterans, gun violence, and police shootings
"Dallas, Baton Rouge Killings Stir Debate on Vets, PTSD and Gun Violence"
The Takeaway, NPR, July 19, 2016

 

A panel discussion featuring Chris Marvin, examining Hawai’i gun laws, open carry, and the Supreme Court
"Will Hawai‘i Become an Open Carry State?"
Insights on PBS Hawai‘i, KHET, October 14, 2021

 

A town hall discussion featuring Chris Marvin discussing concealed carry weapons in Hawai‘i
"Concealed Carry: Should the Government Restrict Where Guns Are Allowed?"
Kakou: Hawai‘i’s Town Hall on PBS Hawai‘i, KHET, March 30, 2023

 

An interview with Chris Marvin on veterans' views on the prevention of gun violence
"Vegas Shooting Reigniting Debate Over Gun Control" *
MSNBC Live with Richard Lui, MSNBC, October 8, 2017

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An interview with Chris Marvin on veterans and Hollywood
"Portraying Veterans Fairly in Film"
Taking the Hill with Patrick Murphy, MSNBC, June 28, 2015

 

An interview with Chris Marvin on how to talk with veterans
"Saying More Than 'Thank You for Your Service'"
All In with Chris Hayes, MSNBC, November 11, 2013

 

An opinion on veterans and gun safety
"Army veteran: It's time for vets to speak up about gun safety"
by Chris Marvin, MSNBC.com, November 11, 2015

An opinion on gun violence and gun culture
"One Soldier's Response to the Orlando Shooting and Gun Culture"
by Chris Marvin, New York Observer, June 15, 2016

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An interview with Chris Marvin on the film Lone Survivor
"'Lone Survivor' depicts Navy SEAL mission in Afghanistan"
Fox & Friends, Fox News Channel, December 4, 2013

 
 

A debate between Chris Marvin and another veteran on gun violence
"Veterans debate both sides of the gun control issue"
The Real Story with Gretchen Carlson, Fox News Channel, June 20, 2016

 

An interview with Chris Marvin on the gun violence in Hawai‘i
"Gun safety advocates push for safe storage"
KHON2 News, March 27, 2022

 

A Memorial Day interview with Chris Marvin on gun violence in Hawai‘i
"Army veteran reflects on recent gun violence in Hawaii"
KHON2 News, May 30, 2022

 

An interview with Chris Marvin on a mass shooting at a Hawai‘i cock fight
"HPD: Maili murder suspects turn themselves in"
KHON2 News, April 18, 2023

An interview with Chris Marvin about gun violence prevention
"Gun safety advocate, local psychiatrist outline Hawai'‘i’s approach to firearms"
The Conversation, Hawai‘i Public Radio, June 17, 2022

An interview with Chris Marvin about a supreme court decision impacting Hawai‘i’s gun laws
"Local groups react to Supreme Court striking down New York gun law"
The Conversation, Hawai‘i Public Radio, June 24, 2022

An interview the Chris Marvin about concealed carry weapon laws in Hawai‘i
"Panel discusses carrying concealed guns in Hawaiʻi"
The Conversation, Hawai‘i Public Radio, April 25, 2023

A cover story on Chris Marvin's work in Hollywood
"Rewriting the Script"
by Matthew Pavelek, Vetrepreneur, July/August 2015

An opinion on why Americans should listen to their veterans
"A 'Thank You' Isn't Enough"
by Chris Marvin, US News and World Report, November 11, 2014

An opinion on Veterans Day and veteran civic health
"Tap into veterans’ robust civic health: Engage them more fully in community"
Honolulu Star-Advertiser, November 7, 2021

An opinion on stand your ground legislation in Hawai'i
"A Hawaii stand-your-ground law would encourage violence"
Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 7, 2022

An opinion on assault weapons ban legislation in Hawai'i
"Close loophole allowing assault rifles"
Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 20, 2024

An opinion on an assault weapons ban in Hawai'i
"Gun Lobbyists Like The NRA Are Lying To Hawaii Lawmakers"
Honolulu Civil Beat, February 26, 2024

An opinion on talking to veterans about combat
"A Veteran's Request: Ask Me About Combat"
by Chris Marvin, Parade Magazine, November 11, 2013

A film review of Lone Survivor
"A Veteran's Review of Lone Survivor"
by Chris Marvin, Parade Magazine, January 10, 2014

An opinion on military personnel policy
“A Veteran's Response to Pentagon Plan to Reduce Size of Military”
by Chris Marvin, Parade Magazine, March 7, 2014

A guest blog on the role of veterans’ voices in national parks advocacy
"Finding Patriotism in National Parks"
by Chris Marvin, National Parks Conservation Association Blog, May 12, 2022

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An interview with Chris Marvin about veterans and gun violence prevention
"Gun Culture 2.0"
American Diagnosis with Dr. Celine Gounder, November 8, 2018

 

An interview with Chris Marvin about tragedy and triumph
"Finding Career Purpose in Tragedy's Aftermath"
Work and Life with Stew Friedman, Sirius XM Business Radio, March 4, 2015

An interview with Chris Marvin about patriotism and guns
"A Veteran’s View on Patriotism, Service, and Guns"
Work and Life with Stew Friedman, Sirius XM Business Radio, September 18, 2019

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An interview with Chris Marvin about the portrayals of veterans on film and television
"Supporting the Tropes: Hollywood & Out Military"
Thank You For Your Service, University of Chicago Public Policy Podcasts, April 2, 2019

A profile on Chris Marvin by Wharton Magazine
"Challenge, Not Charity"
by Matthew Brodsky, Wharton Magazine, November 11, 2013

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An opinion on veterans in national service
“Expanding Ways to Serve: Bill would harness the skills of veterans and other”
by Chris Marvin, Philadelphia Inquirer, March 26, 2009

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An opinion on veteran suicide by gun and the VA
"Addressing gun suicide should be a top priority for the new VA secretary"
by Chris Marvin, Military Times, March 11, 2021

A profile on Chris Marvin and his work in Hollywood
"Q & A: Got Your 6 Boss on Hollywood and Helping Vets"
by Kevin Lilley, Army Times, February 8, 2015

An opinion on how American's perceive veterans
"Americans are Viewing Veterans All Wrong"
by Chris Marvin, VAntage Point, November 17, 2014

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A report on Marvin Strategies work with Everytown for Gun Safety on veteran suicide prevention
"Gun Safety Group Recommends ‘Red Flag’ Laws to Curb Veteran Suicides"
by Nikki Wentling, Stars & Stripes, October 25, 2019

 

An interview on Marvin Strategies gun violence prevention work
"Red Flag Laws"
Military Matters, A Stars & Stripes Podcast, January 23, 2020

A report on a Blackhawk helicopter incident featuring Chris Marvin
"Black Hawk helicopters collided in midair before crashing in Kentucky, preliminary report says"
by Doug G. Ware, Stars & Stripes, April 12, 2023

A report on Chris Marvin's work on veteran civic health
"Veteran Status Powerful Predictor of Civic Engagement"
by National Conference on Citizenship, April 30, 2015

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A report on a Marvin Strategies research project on military spouses completed for USO
"Better Childcare May Help Military Families More Than a Pay Raise, Study Finds"
by Amy Buchatz, Military.com, November 14, 2018

An opinion on white supremacists in the military
"Keep White Supremacists Out of the Military by Never Letting Them In"
by Chris Marvin, Military.com, February 5, 2021

A profile on Chris Marvin and the veteran narrative
"Chris Marvin Sees US Veterans as Assets, not Victims"
by Gregory M. Lamb, Christian Science Monitor, November 10, 2014

An opinion on veteran unemployment
"The Imaginary Veterans Unemployment Crisis"
by Chris Marvin, New York Daily News, November 11, 2014

A profile on Chris Marvin in his hometown newspaper
"CCHS Grad Leads Civilian-Veteran Outreach Effort"
by Lenore Sobota, The Pantagraph, November 10, 2013

An interview with Chris Marvin on veterans and guns
"Talking About Guns"
hosted by Mathew Littman, 97 Percent, January 24, 2022

 

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