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Sharing news from the Coast Guard, the Federal Government, and beyond. Semper Paratus, Semper Pro Populus (Always Ready, Always for the People). Not affiliated with Official USCG. Views are solely my own opinions. #AltGov 🥄
Better late than never, sorry about that! Yesterday was the 236th birthday of the USCG. Hope all the other Coasties out there had great unit celebrations! Happy CG Day!
Barry Butler Photography@barrybutler9.bsky.social · yesterdayToday is National Coast Guard Day
There was a CG memo in 2003 requesting a review related to this... as far as I know, nothing happened with it at that time. The CG could have and should have done something sooner. It's disgraceful that it took this long to figure it out. Link to PDF with more info. www.facebook.com/groups/55933...
Colette Delawalla, PhD@cdelawalla.bsky.social · 2d agoYou should read this article, today. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/30/u...
Duckworth: "He appointed the most incompetent secretary of defense in our nation's history. All he seems to be worried about is testosterone levels in our troops instead of making sure that he actually has a plan to execute this mission in Iran and ending it before even more Americans get killed."
Trump allies believe the President has now exhausted most options to exit the Iran war and are now “afraid” a longstanding, unpopular, expensive conflict is inevitable, causing major anxiety about GOP chances in midterm elections.-Politico
NYT reports the Pentagon did not disclose multiple Iranian strikes on U.S. bases in Jordan last week that reportedly injured dozens of American service members and damaged helicopters. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/20/u...
Pentagon Withheld Dozens of U.S. Military Injuries in Iran War (Gift Article)
Central Command is not required to release information about injured service members, especially when they quickly return to duty, a military official said.
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Once again, ICE is out of control. Time to get back to work.
One Week, Two Fatal ICE Encounters: What Americans Should Know and What We Can Do
Saving Democracy, one action at a time
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The Pentagon is withholding causality and hit numbers. The CDC is withholding infection rates. The FDA is withholding information about food contamination. The EPA is withholding pollution and climate data. This corrupt administration is ALL about concealing the consequences of its incompetence.
Weeks ago, I spoke directly with Major Jason Watson regarding his planned act of civil disobedience. What I do not hear enough people discussing is the broader constitutional strategy behind his message. 🧵
Defender of Our Republic
Major Jason Watson Deserves an Honest Accounting
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Just a reminder that patriotism isn't holding a bible and wrapping yourself in the flag while you violate the Constitution and plunder the country. Happy 4th of July, stay cool and safe!!
Patriotism isn't loving our country amd fighting for it with blinders on. It's speaking up when things aren't right in hopes of creating a better future for us all. BZ, Major Watson.
Kathy Mortensen 🏳️🌈🇺🇦🇺🇸 💙@kathyswords.bsky.social · last mo.#DOOR I stand with Major Waton #Impeach #Convict #Remove His bluesky handle @defendersofourrepublic.org His substack substack.com/@defendersof... We support him! Thank you for your courage! #pinks #proudblue @citizensimpeachment.com
For America's 250th, I read Frederick Douglass’ speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” on the House floor—for the first time in history. His speech endures as a mirror & mandate for us all—to confront our inequities while fighting for an America as good as its promise.
Mamdani: "As we mark 250 years ... we see the wealthiest country -- one where children go to sleep hungry while the world's first trillionaire hungers for more ... we see masked agents terrorizing our streets, eating food cooked by undocumented neighbors before spiriting them away in unmarked vans"
BREAKING: Trump regime has reduced the number of religions US military recognizes from 211 down to 31—with 22 as denominations of Christianity. The only 9 non-Christian faiths recognized now are: Agnostic, Baha'i, Buddhism, Hindu, Islam, Judaism, Sikh, No Religion, & "Other." 1/2
(1/5) Updated Suicide Prevention Resources - please reach out if you're struggling! National Crisis Line: 988 For Veterans: 988, press 1 National Text Line: text "HOME" to 741741 The above lines are the only ones tied into the National 988 network. All the rest in this thread are not.
Trump administration moves to rip out 900 deep-ocean sensors used to track coastal threats, including hurricanes. There has never been a more stupid administration. And it's putting us in danger. abc7ny.com/post/hurrica...
Hurricane season is here and meteorologists are losing a vital tool for forecasting them
Meteorologists are losing a sophisticated tool in weather satellites that many say has proved invaluable when monitoring and forecasting hurricanes, NOAA announced in a service change notice this week...
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Discrimination based on gender identity or expression is illegal in New York City. Trans New Yorkers are protected by law. Our City will protect your rights, defend your humanity and stand beside you without hesitation.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Kicks Off Pride With “Trans Rights Are Human Rights” Campaign
The campaign will highlight existing protections for transgender and gender-nonconforming New Yorkers.
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Happy Pride, Y’all. The DC Circuit has just enjoined Pete Hegseth from enforcing his anti-trans policy. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
this is a pride flag made from real nasa imagery happy pride month 🏳️🌈✨
1/5 The Trump admin is proposing a governmentwide NDA for federal employees, with threats of firing and even civil or criminal penalties for violations. They say it’s about stopping leaks. But let's be real -- it's a way to scare career staff into staying silent.
SCOOP: Markwayne Mullin met with airline and travel executives at DHS last week and told them he's serious about plan to pressure sanctuary cities by cutting CBP screening at intl airports after World Cup. Execs have warned economic impact would be "devastating" www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Homeland Security’s Plan to Strong-Arm ‘Sanctuary’ Cities
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin told travel executives he may target airports in cities that don’t help ICE.
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Under Trump, climate & weather data collection has declined. This year, the WH proposed a modest budget increase for the National Weather Service, but a 40% cut to NOAA. The cuts could make the weather forecasts less reliable. Hurricane season coming soon. 🧪 www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Trump cuts to weather data could make forecasts less reliable, warn experts
Use of AI is a valuable tool for weather prediction but only when it’s trained with ample data, experts say
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Those poor cadets, having to sit and listen to this deranged felon. What a concerning message coming from someone who is expected to uphold the constitution and laws of this country... which include a two-term limit to the presidency.
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 3mo agoTrump's commencement message to Coast Guard cadets: "I'm gonna be here in '28. Maybe I'll be here in '32 too. I don't know. Maybe I will."
NEW: Trump won’t rule out deploying troops or federal agents to the polls during the 2026 midterms, saying he would “do anything necessary to make sure we have honest elections.” The declaration comes after he previously said he would like the federal government to “take over” November’s elections.
‘Anything necessary’: Trump won’t rule out sending troops to polls
Trump has previously said he would like the federal government to “take over” the midterm elections.
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Considering they unceremoniously removed ADM Fagan with virtually no notice, the fact that Noem was still loitering around until this recently is crazy.
MaddowBlog@maddowblog.bsky.social · 3mo ago"It took a while, but “The Rachel Maddow Show” confirmed that Noem finally has exited Coast Guard housing, clearing the way for the current Coast Guard commandant, Adm. Kevin Lunday, to move in." www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
We‘re really happy to see this series out in the world,finally. FEMA is misunderstood & this does a good job of covering its history & where we are now. Please consider listening to the entire series as it releases! Happy to answer any questions. #FEMA www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/otm...
American Emergency: The Movement to Kill FEMA | On the Media | WNYC Studios
Just after Donald Trump's first term began, he announced that he was considering eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency — the agency that helps Americans amid unthinkable...
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FYI: If you have an active Naval blockade, there's not a ceasefire. So even if you claim a ceasefire pauses the War Powers Resolution 60-day clock, there's not a ceasefire right now.
Update: the bill has been signed! DHS is back in business! www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Trump signs bill to fund DHS agencies
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a bill to fund Department of Homeland Security agencies, the White House said in a statement.
reuters.com
Alt US Coast Guard@altcoast.altgov.info · 3mo agothehill.com/homenews/hou... All that is left is a signature from the White House and the DHS shutdown nightmare will be over after 75!!!! days. And all it took what a complete descent into chaos, over 1100 TSA quitting, unpaid bills and power cutoffs at CG stations, and so on...
And the good news fir the day. www.cnn.com/2026/04/30/p...
FEMA reinstates whistleblowers as Trump administration reverses Noem’s policies | CNN Politics
FEMA has reinstated a group of whistleblowers who signed an open letter to Congress last August warning that the Trump administration’s dismantling of the federal agency was setting the stage for a di...
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