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fromThe Nation
3 days ago

He's Sued Trump 39 Times-And Keeps Winning

Executive actions and rhetoric under Trump erode democratic norms, corrode institutional integrity, and promote authoritarian sycophancy and abuse of power.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

In Prabowo's Indonesia, the military is quietly creeping back into civilian life

Indonesia is expanding its military significantly, creating new battalions and laws that increase military roles in civilian domains, raising concerns about a return to dwifungsi.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

DC Mayor Shades Trump For Deploying an Armed Militia' On Her Streets

During the presser Bowser was asked, Vice President JD Vance and Pete Hegseth are about to speak at Union Station, thanking the National Guard troops, do you think placing the troops at major transit hubs or monuments is the most strategic deployment instead of, say, high-crime areas? I don't think the National Guard should be used for law enforcement, Bowser replied, adding:
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Israel's plan to occupy Gaza deepens rift between government and IDF | Lorenzo Tondo

Israel's approval to occupy Gaza has intensified rifts between military leadership and the government, amid risks of prolonged conflict and an unprecedented civil-military crisis.
fromtime.com
2 months ago

History Shows us Why a Non-Partisan U.S. Military is Essential

Recent actions by the Trump Administration, including the deployment of troops and a military parade, threaten to politicize America's military and jeopardize civil-military relations. President Trump has publicly criticized Democratic politicians during a speech at Fort Bragg, urging an audience to boo his opponents, which creates an impression of the military serving partisan interests.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Prank calls, harassment, and doxxing fears forced the Marine unit sent to LA to pull down its website

The Marines' deployment amid political unrest has sparked a civil-military divide, leading to actions like shutting down their website to protect members from harassment.
Los Angeles
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Military Parade Marches Into Political Maelstrom as Troops Deploy to L.A.

Military celebrations coinciding with the deployment of troops raise concerns about public perception and trust in the military.
Los Angeles
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Trump Means to Provoke, Not Pacify

Trump's use of the National Guard in LA highlights a dangerous shift in civil-military relations and risks undermining constitutional freedoms.
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