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Military Crackdown on LA Protests Portends Further Erosion of Everyone’s Rights
Governments at all levels from both parties have paved the way to an authoritarian response to dissent.
As Trump Sets Military Against Civilians, Service Members Have Duty to Disobey
The Marines are trained in combat, not crowd control. People are likely to get hurt.
Pentagon Says Trump’s Armed Anti-Protest Crackdown in LA Will Cost $134 Million
Hegseth said the anti-protest crackdown in LA is the beginning of a “new phase” of militarization against Americans.
Observers Say Noem’s Leaked Letter Portends “Grave Escalation” Amid Protests
The DHS secretary reportedly requested to have the military arrest protesters in Los Angeles.
As GOP Slashes Medicaid, Trump Boasts He’s “Not Cutting 10 Cents” From Pentagon
Trump also touted his push for an annual $1 trillion military budget during a West Point commencement address.
Internal VA Emails Reveal How Trump and DOGE Cuts Jeopardize Veterans’ Care
Congress mandates expanded care for veterans, but tests of treatments for cancer, opioid addiction, and more are at risk.
Military Plans to Investigate GIs for “Symptoms” of Being Trans
The court filing signals a shift from targeting openly trans troops to potentially investigating those who are closeted.
Pentagon Ends Policy Covering Abortion Travel Costs for Military
The Pentagon’s policy change follows Trump’s anti-abortion executive order enforcing the Hyde Amendment.
Mass Incarceration Traps More Than 180K Veterans in Military-to-Prison Pipeline
They can also be denied services and benefits -- or opportunities for citizenship -- promised by military recruiters.
Sanders Derides Congress for Fully Funding Military Amid Housing Crisis
“It's time to pay attention to the needs of working families,” the Vermont senator said.