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Veterans For Responsible Leadership @vetsforrl.bsky.social · 23h

No Kings is less than 2 weeks away. Are you signed up for an event?

As Trump escalates his authoritarian power grab, we the people rise stronger.

Find an event now: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=v...

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

www.nokings.org

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Veterans For Responsible Leadership @vetsforrl.bsky.social · 1d

They are saying the quiet part out loud.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

CNN: Does the administration still plan to abide by that court ruling?

STEPHEN MILLER: The administration filed an appeal this morning ... ... ...

CNN: Stephen? Stephen? Can you hear me?

MILLER: ... ... ...

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Lincoln Square @lincolnsquare.media · 1d

Such actions fundamentally betray American values. Terrorizing communities to push political beliefs and agendas is, by definition, terrorism. Share if you agree.

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Lincoln Square @lincolnsquare.media · 7d

ICYMI: Bobby Jones was back again for this weeks episode of Anchor Watch with guests: Executive Producer Sam Osterhout and Libby Jamison (Attorney Advisor with the Department of Veterans Affairs).

Watch, now:

www.lincolnsquare.media/p/generals-s...

Generals Summoned to D.C., Military Families in Peril | Anchor Watch With Bobby Jones

An embarrassing day for the United States.

www.lincolnsquare.media

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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 5d

Excellent piece by @markhertling.bsky.social.

"Commanders cannot hold the line indefinitely against political chaos. Soldiers deserve clear and lawful guidance from the top. They also deserve leaders in Washington who see them not as props in a political rally."

www.thebulwark.com/p/questions-...

Questions After Quantico

U.S. military commanders around the world will be working to provide steady leadership after Hegseth’s bravado and Trump’s bluster.

www.thebulwark.com

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Veterans For Responsible Leadership @vetsforrl.bsky.social · 5d

"Toughness is what this current administration and its staffers lust for."

Check out Lionel Atwills Substack ⬇️
substack.com/inbox/post/1...

Tough Guys

Don't dance? Yes they do. I've known a few. Real ones.

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Veterans For Responsible Leadership @vetsforrl.bsky.social · 7d

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Veterans For Responsible Leadership @vetsforrl.bsky.social · 7d

Pete Hegseth gave a so-called “warrior ethos” speech but instead of uniting the force, he divided it. Bobby Jones explains how Hegseth rolled back progress, weakened accountability, and pushed reckless policies.

Check it out:
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FURIOUS Navy Commander SPEAKS OUT After Trump Military Stunt

YouTube video by MeidasTouch

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Veterans For Responsible Leadership @vetsforrl.bsky.social · 7d

A decorated NC Marine, wounded in war and battling PTSD, killed 3 and wounded 5 in Southport. His family begged the VA for help. The system failed. Veterans deserve care, not neglect.

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The Ken Harbaugh Show @thekenharbaughshow.bsky.social · 8d

America's National Guard protects communities. ICE preys on them.

They are NOT the same. Please spread the word.

Unite For Veterans Coalition @unite4vets.bsky.social · 8d

Do you know the difference between the National Guard and ICE? The National Guard are your neighbors. They are members of your community. When deployed, they are there to help the community, not harm them.

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Unite For Veterans Coalition @unite4vets.bsky.social · 8d

Do you know the difference between the National Guard and ICE? The National Guard are your neighbors. They are members of your community. When deployed, they are there to help the community, not harm them.

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Lincoln Square @lincolnsquare.media · 8d

Tune in tonight at 7 PM ET for this weeks episode of Anchor Watch with host Bobby Jones and guest Libby Jamison, Attorney Advisor with the Department of Veterans Affairs and co-founder of MissionLICENSE.

Don’t miss it, see you in the chat!

open.substack.com/live-stream/...

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Common Defense @commondefense.bsky.social · 11d

Trump’s masked gestapo just shoved a Common Defense member and Air Force veteran to the ground and arrested him for peacefully protesting in Illinois.

The lawlessness of this regime must end — and he must be released immediately!

amanda moore 🐢 @noturtlesoup17.bsky.social · 11d

As agents retreated back to the facility grounds, a protester was knocked to the ground and arrested.

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Carolina Forward @carolinaforward.bsky.social · 11d

🚑 Thursday's healthcare panel was a huge success! We dove into Medicaid expansion cuts, the VA, foster care, and vaccine rollouts. Thank you to our panelists, facilitator Hannah Preston, + everyone who joined us for an honest, hopeful conversation in Durham.

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Veterans For Responsible Leadership @vetsforrl.bsky.social · 13d

TONIGHT!

Carolina Forward @carolinaforward.bsky.social · 23d

Healthcare affects every North Carolinian. 💙

On Sept. 25 at 6 PM in Durham, Carolina Forward is bringing together top leaders for a panel on healthcare:

➡️ Kody Kinsley
➡️ Rep. Vernetta Alston
➡️ Scott Peoples

RSVP here: secure.everyaction.com/8_YhhMcjskmg...

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Veterans For Responsible Leadership @vetsforrl.bsky.social · 13d

We’re less than a month away from reminding President Trump:
We’ve fought too hard for our voices and our rights.
We won’t go back.

Find an event near you: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=v...

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

www.nokings.org

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dbarkhuff.bsky.social @dbarkhuff.bsky.social · 14d

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We Have To Ask Young Men For Something

Or they will give us something else

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Veterans For Responsible Leadership @vetsforrl.bsky.social · 14d

The VA crisis continues.. Trump's cuts are leaving every VA facility short on doctors, nurses, and psychiatrists.

Veterans deserve the care they earned. Bobby and Scott break it down 👇

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Meidas_Yaakoveesh @yaakoveesh.bsky.social · 16d

Navy Seal SLAMS trump COWARDLY Attack on FREE SPEECH
#MTN #PRO-DEMOCRACY #PRO-DEMOCRACYCOMMUNITY @valormedianetwork.bsky.social @meidastouch.com #MeidasMighty #Bluecrew #WeFightFascism we have #NoKings in #America #DemocracySummer Join us! #Resist #WeAreTheResistance
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Navy Seal SLAMS Trump COWARDLY Attack on FREE SPEECH

YouTube video by MeidasTouch

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Veterans For Responsible Leadership @vetsforrl.bsky.social · 15d

A win for free speech

Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 16d

Jimmy Kimmel wasn’t reinstated because Disney executives had a change of heart. He’s back on air because those executives got a wakeup call from the American public. People all over the country showed up, canceling subscriptions, and protesting outside ABC and Disney, Nexstar, and more. 🧵

Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 16d

No wannabe king can match the power we wield when millions of us take action together.

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Veterans For Responsible Leadership @vetsforrl.bsky.social · 16d

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Veterans For Responsible Leadership @vetsforrl.bsky.social · 19d

Have you had issues at your VA? Share them below.

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Veterans For Responsible Leadership @vetsforrl.bsky.social · 19d

The VA has dropped the ball on flu & COVID shots this season. In North Carolina, we are seeing delays, confusion, and no clear plan. Veterans deserve better than this.

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Valor Media Network @valormedianetwork.bsky.social · 21d

Rhetoric tries to force sides on complex issues. But violence is never justified and neither is rewriting his legacy.

@thegedunkshow digs into harmful rhetoric and political violence: youtu.be/kPBf5MVJV0k

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Veterans For Responsible Leadership @vetsforrl.bsky.social · 20d

Tonight!

Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 22d

TOMORROW: One month out from our next nationwide day of defiance, we’re kicking things off with thousands of activists across the country. Join us, our partners, and this great lineup of guests to learn everything you need to know about October 18: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

NO KINGS
OCTOBER MOBILIZATION
KICKOFF CALL
SEPTEMBER 18 @ 8:00 PM ET

GREISA MARTÍNEZ ROSAS, UNITED WE DREAM ACTION

CHASE STRANGIO, ACLU

BISHOP WILLIAM J. BARBER, II, REPAIRERS OF THE BREACH

EZRA LEVIN, INDIVISIBLE

RANDI WEINGARTEN, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS

JOEL PAYNE, MOVEON

KEYA CHATTERJEE, FREE DC

ASH-LEE WOODARD HENDERSON, EMCEE

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