Everyone should go read this powerful piece right now 👇

Home of the Brave@ofthebraveusa.bsky.social · 3h ago

"Earned rank built the most professional fighting force the world has ever known. Patronage will destroy it." Read our latest on politicization in the military, authored by Glenn Schatz of @vetsforrl.bsky.social:

"Earned rank built the most professional fighting force the world has ever known. Patronage will destroy it." Read our latest on politicization in the military, authored by Glenn Schatz of @vetsforrl.bsky.social:

The Military’s Senior Leadership is Being Politicized

Stars should be earned, not granted.

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Thank you to Bridget Brink for running a campaign filled with integrity. Your lifetime of committed public service fighting for democracy at home and abroad speaks for itself. We were proud to endorse you and we can’t wait to see how you continue to lead in your next chapter.

Bridget Brink@bridgetbrink.com · 13h ago

While tonight’s result wasn’t the one we wanted, I’m incredibly proud of the relentless, hard fought campaign we ran. I dedicated my life to serving our country and fighting for our values—freedom and democracy—and that’s exactly what this campaign was about. To ensure the promise of our nation. 1/3

From North Carolina to Michigan to Texas, and now Iowa. We're taking the message of justice and democracy to every corner of this country. We're in it together.

Veterans For Responsible Leadership@vetsforrl.bsky.social · 2d ago

🚨🚨🚨After successful billboard campaigns in NC, MI, and TX earlier this year, VFRL is excited to launch our next campaign in the great state of Iowa coming in August. We will be starting in the Des Moines area with the simple message:

To everyone who helped make tonight happen, including the working folks, volunteers, our partners in labor, activists, veterans, and anyone who chipped in… Thank you for placing your trust in us. It is the honor of my life to be your nominee to take on Ann Wagner. We’re not done yet.

Congrats to VFRL endorsed candidate Fred Wellman! There is no one that exemplifies a lifetime of selfless service more than Fred and we are excited to see him flip this seat blue in November. @fpwellman.bsky.social

Decision Desk HQ@decisiondeskhq.bsky.social · 14h ago

Decision Desk HQ projects Fred Wellman wins the MO US House 2 Democratic Primary #DecisionMade: 11:21 PM EDT

Congrats to VFRL endorsed candidate, Elaine Luria, on winning the Democratic primary in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District. We need your leadership and your integrity back in Congress now more than ever.

VoteHub@votehub.com · 18h ago

VoteHub projects Elaine Luria to win the Democratic primary for Virginia U.S. House District 2.

Billboards are a relatively cheap communications tool that are vastly underutilized Especially in rural areas Great to see VFRL stepping up to the plate vfrl.org/items/pillars-of-action-

Veterans For Responsible Leadership@vetsforrl.bsky.social · 2d ago

🚨🚨🚨After successful billboard campaigns in NC, MI, and TX earlier this year, VFRL is excited to launch our next campaign in the great state of Iowa coming in August. We will be starting in the Des Moines area with the simple message:

America Is Burning Through the Missiles It Would Need in a War With China Five months of war with Iran have reportedly depleted critical American strike weapons and sharply reduced estimated inventories of air-defense interceptors. theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/america-is...

America Is Burning Through the Missiles It Would Need in a War With China

Five months of war with Iran have reportedly depleted critical American strike weapons and sharply reduced estimated inventories of air-defense interceptors.

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Happy Election Day, MI-07! If you haven’t already, please vote by 8 PM! You can find your polling place at Michigan.gov/Vote. I’d be honored to earn your vote to beat Barrett and deliver for our district! 🇺🇸🗳️

Rob Wittman has held VA-01 since 2007 and won by 13 last cycle. You don't beat that with a candidate the other side can caricature. Jason Knapp: 21 years Navy, combat pilot, zero corporate PAC money, self-imposed 8-year limit. Polls open 6 AM–7 PM tomorrow. Go vote for Jason!

Jason Knapp For Congress VA-01@knappforcongress.bsky.social · 2d ago

The choice you make in the election tomorrow hopefully reflects who you think has the best chance of changing the status quo, of getting money out of politics and back in our pockets where it belongs. #virginia #VA01 #congress2026 #August4th #veterans

🚨🚨🚨After successful billboard campaigns in NC, MI, and TX earlier this year, VFRL is excited to launch our next campaign in the great state of Iowa coming in August. We will be starting in the Des Moines area with the simple message:

“If I had assaulted her, would she have offered to cook me dinner six days later?” This will go right up there with “grab them by the pussy” as quotes that are perfectly examples of MAGA masculinity.

The Bulwark@thebulwark.com · 3d ago

Rep. Max Miller: "My former wife has claimed that during a custody exchange at my home that day, I assaulted her…If I had assaulted her, would she have offered to cook me dinner six days later?"

One of the fascinating aspects of the obsession with the plight of young men is the way in which both the left and the right manage to blame women. https://bit.ly/4yJjf5s Become a Lincoln Loyal Member to read the latest from @stuartpstevens.bsky.social

Scott Galloway Is Wrong About Everything

One of the fascinating aspects of the obsession with the plight of young men is the way in which both the left and the right manage to blame women.

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On Men and Democrats • I've been saying the same thing for a decade

On Men and Democrats

I've been saying the same thing for a decade

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This is what failed leadership looks like. Confirming this nut-job as HHS Secretary is one of the worst decisions in our nation’s history.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 3d ago

BASH: How do you prepare for next pandemic? RFK Jr: We did almost everything wrong B: But what about now? K: We need to protect our rights B: ? K: During covid we dismantled our rights B: But I'm asking what *to* do K: You were part of the problem B: You want to sit here and attack me?

Before Pete Hegseth was even sworn in as Secretary of Defense, Admiral Daryl Caudle was already positioning himself to be his man to lead the Navy according to a New York Times investigation. @meidastouch.com @valormedianetwork.bsky.social m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsMy...

Ex-Commander EXPOSES Hegseth’s SECRET PUPPET MASTER

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Happy 150th to the state that raised me and made me who I am. I feel so lucky to have the opportunity to give back to the place and community that has given me so much. As your Congresswoman, I promise to fight for Colorado and its people every single day.

Let's do this Idaho. Link in bio. 🔗https://secure.numero.ai/contribute/Achilles-For-Idaho-Socials-EOM-July

Veterans For Responsible Leadership is proud to endorse Todd Achilles for US Senate in the great state of Idaho. Todd is an Army veteran with an exemplary record of selfless service to his state and his country. @achillesid.bsky.social

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett brought the fight to Lansing! Fantastic fireside chat at Gregory’s moderated by our friend Rep. Joe Tate. Let’s bring this energy to the polls on or before August 4!

For too many, the American Dream feels out of reach. This is enabled by Trump’s chaotic policies enabled by Tom Barrett. I’m proud to be the only candidate in this race who’s stood up to Trump, and I will fight like hell for all of our American Dreams.

Everyone needs to go read this very important and timely essay by VFRL member Ken Williams in @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social

Home of the Brave@ofthebraveusa.bsky.social · 6d ago

"I served as a chaplain for 30 years, overlapping the service of 12 Secretaries of Defense…With Secretary Hegseth, I have sincere concern for our military." Read our latest, authored by Ken Williams of @vetsforrl.bsky.social:

On Disgust

On Disgust

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Happy Birthday to the @usarmy.bsky.social ! My family has served in the U.S. Army since it was the Continental Army in the War for Independence and I’m proud to have served with soldiers all over the world.

Great game, Mr. President. 🏀 Iowa, you heard President Obama. The ball is in your court. Join our campaign and help us Push For Change: Turek4Iowa.com

VFRL Executive Director, Scott Peoples, had a great time at the Roy Cooper event in Wilson, NC today. Governor Cooper has always been a champion for veterans in N.C. and will continue to fight for us when he gets to the Senate. @roycoopernc.bsky.social

Every American should read this. It is excellent reporting and shines a light on how Pete Hegseth is taking a sledgehammer to the integrity of our military promotion process. Deeply enraging.

Greg Jaffe@gregjaffe.bsky.social · last wk.

What does it take to get a top job in Pete Hegseth's Pentagon? Our story on the chief of naval operations campaign, which began before Sec. Hegseth was even confirmed by the Senate. w/@katekelly www.nytimes.com/2026/07/26/u...

Listen to this veteran at a rally for justice for Lorenzo over the weekend: there are so many ways to get involved. Do what you are able.

Only 100 days to go until the midterms. The organizing we do over these next 14 weeks will determine whether we secure our strongest check on Trump’s power or descend further into fascism.