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GOP Governors Send National Guard Forces, State Troopers to Texas-Mexico Border
The border is already militarized with walls, surveillance, Border Patrol and thousands of troops deployed by Biden.
Georgia Governor Declares State of Emergency, Prepped to Deploy National Guard
Critics say Brian Kemp's order is about “trying to instill fear in anyone who stands up against police brutality.”
National Guard Wants to Expand Its Training Site to Twice the Size of Chicago
The proposed expansion would allow for increased use and testing of new technologies, particularly electronic warfare.
Lethal Force Against Pipeline Protests? Documents Reveal South Dakota’s Plans.
Members of the South Dakota National Guard are being deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border on a GOP megadonor's dime.
Texas Gov. Is Slashing Prison Funding — But He’s Doing It to Fund Trump’s Wall
Border residents want the $250 million being shifted from the state prison budget to be used to address racial inequity.
Connecticut Calls in National Guard as Nursing Home Workers Plan Strike
The state has refused to meet workers’ demands for better pay and lower patient-to-staff ratios.
Minnesota Workers Took on the National Guard to Defend Black Lives
During protests against Daunte Wright’s murder, union members evicted the Minnesota National Guard from their building.
Military Metaphors in Health Care Are Harmful — Especially During the Pandemic
We must reimagine health and healing in a way that doesn’t label our oppressors “humanitarians.”
FBI Vetting Leads to Removal of 12 National Guard Members From Inauguration Duty
Two were removed due to their ties with far-right militias.
Feds Are Vetting 25,000 National Guard Troops Ahead of Biden Inauguration
The screening was reportedly prompted by fears of a possible “insider attack” by extremists among the soldiers' ranks.