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Trump Hints at Using Military to Quell Domestic Dissent and “Enemy From Within”
Trump's plan to use the military to put down protests in US cities is likely illegal.
GI Resisters Have Long Refused Illegal Orders — Now They Must Refuse Trump
Trump can’t use the military to terrorize US cities if soldiers refuse to back him up.
How Should Activists Engage With Troops Deployed in Our Cities?
Antiwar veteran and counter-recruiter Rory Fanning says solidarity is crucial as Trump moves to militarize US cities.
“Sappers” Are Working to Demine Ukrainian Fields at Great Personal Risk
Humanitarian volunteers are doing perilous work to remove land mines that Russian soldiers left behind in 2022.
Calls to GI Hotlines Rise as Service Members Consider Defying Trump’s Orders
Conscientious objector applications surge under Trump as military members fear becoming “the saber that he’s rattling.”
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.