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Critical State: US Governors vs. the US Military

Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 7h

If you read just one thing this week … read about the governors pushing back against Trump's military deployments.

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If you read just one thing this week … read about the governors pushing back against Trump's military deployments.

In Fukushima, the disaster never truly ended. Radiation lingers in soil and trees, abandoned schools stand as memorials, and families balance memory, safety, and renewal.

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Aditi Verma @repeatedroots.bsky.social · 1d

I visited Fukushima this summer. Here are some thoughts on how ongoing decontamination efforts there consider humans and nature, and strike a balance between memory, safety, and revival.
It was such a meaningful visit and I hope to return to help in some way.

Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 14d

In Fukushima, the disaster never truly ended. Radiation lingers in soil and trees, abandoned schools stand as memorials, and families balance memory, safety, and renewal.

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Postcards From Fukushima

The US Let Afghanistan Fall. Now It's Deporting Afghans.

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Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 1d

Tens of thousands of Afghans are in the US without permanent legal protections, leaving them vulnerable to the whims of a government that has never respected their sacrifice.

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As the Trump administration escalates deportations, tens of thousands of Afghans are in the US without permanent legal protections.

Israel's Forever War on Palestinian Refugees

Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 1d

When Israeli bulldozers tore through Gaza refugee camps in 1971, it was part of a process of attacking and re-dispossessing Palestinian refugees that has continued at a breakneck pace across decades.

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Since 1948, Israel has made a habit of targeting Palestinian refugee camps, striking the people it's already displaced.

Trump’s Military Debacle, US Antifa, LGBTQ+ Ukrainians, and More

Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 2d

The Latest at Inkstick: Trump’s Military Debacle, US Antifa, LGBTQ+ Ukrainians, and More

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The latest at Inkstick Media.

How a Scottsdale zoning fight became a battle over power and policing.

Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 2d

The latest episode of the Things That Go Boom podcast looks at how a Scottsdale zoning fight became a battle over power and policing.

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Taser Town

‘Let’s Go Bash Some Skulls’: Inside the Militarization of Trump’s America

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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 5d

Speaking to @inkstickmedia.com, a military officer in California warned about the increasing “MAGA-fication” he's seeing inside the military.

As Trump deploys troops to more cities, he says he's worried that some of his fellow soldiers have “softened at the idea of abusing their fellow people.”

As the Trump administration expands its push to militarize US cities, critics rail against the heavy-handed impact on marginalized groups.

A new analysis argues that the US military must adapt to remain competitive amid the rapidly evolving nature of warfare.

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Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 5d

Deep Dive: Bandwidth as a Resource of War

‘Let’s Go Bash Some Skulls’: Inside the Militarization of Trump’s America

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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 6d

"The merging of Trump-era politics with the military and ICE is eroding due process, normalizing extremist rhetoric, and threatening the safety of communities nationwide."

#WarIsNotTheAnswer -- at home or abroad.

As the Trump administration expands its push to militarize US cities, critics rail against the heavy-handed impact on marginalized groups.

Why Anti-Fascists are in Trump's Crosshairs — Again

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Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 6d

Why Anti-Fascists are in Trump’s Crosshairs — Again

By: @patrickobrienstrickland.com

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Trump and his allies have blamed the left for the bulk of political violence, despite the long history of far-right attacks.

Critical State: For the Palestinians, a Lopsided 'Peace Deal'

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Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 7d

If you read just one thing this week … read about Trump's proposed plan to end the war in Gaza.

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If you read just one thing this week … read about Trump's proposed plan to end the war in Gaza.

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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 7d

William Hartung argues "The administration’s perspective on the role of the military is not just misguided. It is unacceptable if the United States is to retain a democracy worthy of the name." @inkstickmedia.com @quincyinst.bsky.social
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The US Military Isn’t a Political Weapon, but Trump and Hegseth Are Using It Like One

With promises of “maximum lethality” and talk of using US cities as “training grounds,” Tuesday’s remarks signal a dangerous redefinition of the military’s role.

The US Military Isn’t a Political Weapon, but Trump and Hegseth Are Using It Like One

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Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 7d

With promises of “maximum lethality” and talk of using US cities as “training grounds,” Trump's and Hegseth's remarks signal a dangerous redefinition of the military’s role.

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With promises of “maximum lethality” and talk of using US cities as “training grounds,” Tuesday’s remarks signal a dangerous redefinition of the military’s role.

‘Let’s Go Bash Some Skulls’: Inside the Militarization of Trump’s America

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Tyler Hicks @tylerfromtexas.bsky.social · 8d

Trump said he and Hegseth talked about using U.S. cities as “training grounds.” Unfortunately, this @inkstickmedia.com story feels even timelier now.

As the Trump administration expands its push to militarize US cities, critics rail against the heavy-handed impact on marginalized groups.

Queer in Ukraine: From Soviet Criminalization to Wartime Visibility

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Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 8d

Once silenced by Soviet laws and censorship, Ukraine’s LGBTQ+ activists have built a movement for visibility and rights — even as Russia’s war has raised the stakes for equality and survival.

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Queer in Ukraine traces the journey from Soviet-era repression to wartime visibility, as LGBTQ+ soldiers and activists push for equality.

When Corporations Decide What You Read

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Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 8d

Independent journalism is fragile — help Inkstick continue reporting without fear or favor.

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Independent journalism is fragile — help Inkstick continue reporting without fear or favor.

New Podcast Season, Gaza After Midnight, Fukushima, and More

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Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 8d

The Latest at Inkstick: New Podcast Season, Gaza After Midnight, Fukushima, and More

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The latest at Inkstick.

‘Let’s Go Bash Some Skulls’: Inside the Militarization of Trump’s America

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Tyler Hicks @tylerfromtexas.bsky.social · 9d

In my latest story for @inkstickmedia.com, I talked to current and former military members about how they’re feeling in this moment.

Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 9d

From TikTok whistleblowers to immigrant rights advocates, critics say the merging of Trump-era politics with the military and ICE is eroding due process, normalizing extremist rhetoric, and threatening the safety of communities nationwide.

By: @tylerfromtexas.bsky.social

As the Trump administration expands its push to militarize US cities, critics rail against the heavy-handed impact on marginalized groups.

‘Let’s Go Bash Some Skulls’: Inside the Militarization of Trump’s America

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Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 9d

From TikTok whistleblowers to immigrant rights advocates, critics say the merging of Trump-era politics with the military and ICE is eroding due process, normalizing extremist rhetoric, and threatening the safety of communities nationwide.

By: @tylerfromtexas.bsky.social

As the Trump administration expands its push to militarize US cities, critics rail against the heavy-handed impact on marginalized groups.

Deep Dive: What's Driving Syria's Sectarian Violence?

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Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 12d

A new report looks at widespread violence Alawi communities endure at the hands of the Syrian government and allied militias.

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A new Human Rights Watch report looks at widespread violence Alawi communities endure at hands of the Syrian government and allied militias.

Kazakh Activists Shine a Light on Nuclear Fallout

Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 13d

As the world marks the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, Kazakhstan’s youth and civil society lead the fight for justice and awareness.

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As the world marks the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, Kazakhstan’s youth and civil society lead the fight for justice and awareness.

Critical State: Trump Pivots to Anti-Putin Stance

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Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 14d

If you read just one thing this week … read about Trump's about-face on Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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If you read just one thing this week … read about Trump's about-face on Russian President Vladimir Putin.

In Fukushima, the disaster never truly ended. Radiation lingers in soil and trees, abandoned schools stand as memorials, and families balance memory, safety, and renewal.

Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 14d

In Fukushima, the disaster never truly ended. Radiation lingers in soil and trees, abandoned schools stand as memorials, and families balance memory, safety, and renewal.

inkstickmedia.com/postcards-fr...

Postcards From Fukushima

Palestine Crackdown, Afghan Refugees, Trump’s Venezuela Gamble, and More

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Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 15d

The latest at Inkstick: The global crackdown on Palestine solidarity, Trump's dangerous Venezuela gamble, and more.

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The latest at Inkstick Media.