Depleted US missile stockpiles and no carriers in East Asia has given China a window of opportunity regarding Taiwan, thanks MAGA. www.yahoo.com/news/world/a...

China deploys record number of ships around Taiwan as pressure grows

China deployed a record number of coast guard, scientific research and other ships in Taiwan's waters last month, the island's coast guard told AFP, as Beijing dials up pressure on Taipei.The number o...

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C'mon friends who can find them? What good are we if we can't help those we claim to support? It grows more fucked up the longer it lasts. @altcoast.altgov.info Since this administration is busy playing with cars, can you do me a favor and Joshua, and get a search and rescue team together.

CJ Ciaramella@cjciaramella.bsky.social · last wk.

Wow, one of the sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln found out his dad had been detained by ICE www.atfkw.com/p/navy-sailo...

Congressman Al Green Files H.Res.1486, to Impeach President Donald John Trump for High Crimes and Misdemeanors. The full articles of impeachment: algreen.house.gov/sites/evo-su... The letter to President Trump is also accessible for the public to read: algreen.house.gov/sites/evo-su...

The Supreme Court just lifted a key block on Trump’s mail-in voting restrictions.
Roberts was in the majority. Use the link to ask your Representative why the articles of impeachment against him are still sitting unused. 👇 
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Major Jason Watson, hero.

Major Jason Watson sacrificed his career to say what needs to be said and what needs to be done.

Deployments are hard on everyone. But this isn't a situation where there's any reason at all for this kind of neglect and mistreatment of sailors. My heart goes out to all the military personnel dealing with this pointless war, and their families at home worried about their safety and mental health.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 3w ago

😳 NEWSWEEK: “At least 2 Navy sailors have attempted to JUMP OVERBOARD after extended deployment for (Trump’s pointless) war… 5000 sailors/Marines spent 8 months… supply shortages, long schedules, fear of self-harm…” Our troops = Trump’s prisoners. www.newsweek.com/uss-abraham-...

I only have the information that's in this post, but based on that - just more examples of billionaires not caring about anyone's lives but their own.

Michael Love@elkmovie.bsky.social · 4w ago

I’m on a small-ship Alaska cruise with my son; our boat rescued a stranded vessel last night and apparently we did that after the Coast Guard radioed Mark Zuckerberg’s yacht - which was closer - and they repeatedly refused to respond. (There was near unanimous booing when the captain announced this)

Most AI tools require some sort of privacy sacrifice, so understanding the risk is important. ssd.eff.org/module/priv...

I like the framing that the government has decided to purchase 15 ships the Navy doesn't want for the cost of a month or so of "two day war" (Not including the magazine replenishment for that war obviously. Gonna need more zeros for that.)

The New York Times@nytimes.com · 4w ago

Breaking News: A new class of warships backed by President Trump will cost 50% more than expected, for a total cost of $275 billion.

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 · last mo.

Today 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 · last mo.

You 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 · 2mo ago

#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.