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Minneapolis Stands Together: Inside the Dropkick Murphys Tribute Concert The first VALOR Weekly Brief — plus new episodes from On Offense, Battle Buddies, Hard Points, and more.

2/2 - Last week VALOR helped organize and livestream the Dropkick Murphys tribute concert in Minneapolis honoring Alex Pretti and Renée Good.

We’ve just launched the first VALOR Weekly Brief, featuring the event and shows across the network.

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Minneapolis Stands Together: Inside the Dropkick Murphys Tribute Concert The first VALOR Weekly Brief — plus new episodes from On Offense, Battle Buddies, Hard Points, and more.

1/2 - I’m helping build something new that I haven’t talked about much yet.

I’m working with the VALOR Media Network, a veteran-led media platform producing podcasts, reporting, and live events.

MAGA’s War Profiteers Ken Harbaugh examines the disturbing convergence of war profiteering and prediction markets, tracing a line from Eisenhower’s military-industrial complex warning to the betting markets that cashed in ...

Ken Harbaugh and veteran Kris Goldsmith examine war profiteering, prediction markets, and who profits from U.S. strikes on Iran while others bear the cost.

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TMZ knew about Iran strikes before Congress. Trump insiders leak war plans over dinner. FBI, where are you?

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Security failures could make attacks like Austin more common as tensions with Iran rise.

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I Went to Minneapolis. Here’s What the Rest of America Needs to Know. Dispatch from the Alex Pretti tribute concert with the Dropkick Murphys — and why the people of Minneapolis say the rest of the country needs to prepare now.

I spent the weekend in Minneapolis at the memorial site where VA nurse Alex Pretti was killed.

Across the street, thousands gathered in the rain for a tribute concert headlined by the Dropkick Murphys.

So far we’ve raised $46K+ for the community.👇
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Bobby Garcia is easily identifiable in media of NSC-131 events by his face, build, apparel, voice, aggressiveness, and his use of handsigns, first the America First ☝ and later a unique three-stage 131 handsign that is largely not used by other members.

If you’re in Minneapolis, I hope to see you today at the Tribute Concert and Fundraiser featuring the Dropkick Murphys!

For everyone else, please tune in to watch the entire stream at AbolishICE.live!

Please consider a donation to support local mutual aid groups!

Ellison’s CNN Platitudes David Ellison finally addressed CNN's future—but his rehearsed talking points offered few clues about what he’ll actually do with the news network.

David Ellison finally addressed CNN's future—but his rehearsed talking points offered few clues about what he’ll actually do with the news network.

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Two white nationalists I exposed in a recent article showed up to try to intimidate me in person last night.

This is a press freedom issue.

Here’s what happened:

Trump’s War Racket Ken Harbaugh speaks with Army combat veteran and Veterans Fighting Fascism founder Kris Goldsmith about the Trump administration’s war in Iran — its incompetence, its corruption, and the war profiteer...

Ken Harbaugh talks with Army vet Kris Goldsmith on the Trump administration’s war in Iran—its incompetence, corruption, and war profiteering.

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After 9/11, fear changed America. Endless wars and fading freedoms still shape us.

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Deaths make headlines. The wounded often don’t—TBIs can change a soldier’s life forever.

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The Courts vs. DHS: Are Judges Stopping ICE? | Chris Geidner YouTube video by VALOR Media Network

Tune in now to watch the live YouTube premiere of On Offense with @chrisgeidner.bsky.social of Law Dork. In this episode, we discuss how the courts are standing up for the rule of law in meaningful ways, and what still needs to be done to hold accountable ICE and DHS.

I wrote this post hours before the Associated Press announced a new partnership with Kalshi.

When the Dam Breaks The first cracks are forming—and what starts as a trickle of truth can quickly become a flood of accountability.

The first cracks are forming. Ken Harbaugh and Kris Goldsmith discuss whistleblowers, moral courage, and why those who speak out will be remembered.

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They think yelling protects them. Elections are coming—and voters still have the final word.

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Fear feeds extremism. Go kinetic on cartels and the violence won’t stay put.

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I am incredibly grateful that, in the midst of all the awfulness in both government and journalism, I have the capacity and privilege at Law Dork to focus not only on the powerful but on those who are exploited by and vulnerable within our system. Thanks for letting me do so. www.lawdork.com

Trump’s VA Tried to Quietly Cut Disabled Veterans’ Benefits. We Forced a Retreat. The proposed federal rule is gone — but the legal fight that could resurrect it isn’t over.

Public pressure still works.

The VA has officially rescinded the rule that would have allowed disability ratings to be lowered if medication improved symptoms.

It’s withdrawn. Not paused. Not suspended. Withdrawn.

But the fight isn’t over.

Read the piece below for more information.

I appreciate the leave-Substack idea, but it’s unfortunately unrealistic for me. Substack is now my primary source of income, and audience growth via other platforms isn’t anywhere near enough for me to be able to pay the bills. I’ve worked for years risking my life without pay and can’t anymore.

This is what researchers and journalists are living every day in our country as the forces of hate lash out.

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Save the date: Friday, March 6, Dropkick Murphys will be headlining a tribute concert to honor Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti, and to support the communities that those heroes died defending.

The livestream will be at AbolishICE.live

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Bluesky has suspended @themanfromchaos.bsky.social for reporting on a far-right agitator in Coos Bay, Oregon. Identifying and warning about threats is in the public interest for the safety of our communities.

Likely mass reported, please unsuspend.

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The Voter Fraud Lie Senator Mike Rounds’ comments about “yellow stars” on ID’s open a broader look at how Republicans are pushing new voting restrictions built on false claims of widespread fraud.

Ken Harbaugh and Kris Goldsmith examine Mike Rounds’ “yellow stars” remark and how fear-driven fraud claims are used to justify voting restrictions.

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Protect elections now: keep ICE and armed groups away from polls and require police to defend ballots.

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Anti-immigrant fear is often insecurity—fear of not understanding, fear of feeling small.

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The VA Can Cut Your Disability Rating If Your Medication Works This fast-tracked rule affects millions of veterans — and the public comment deadline is April 20.

Instructions on leaving a public comment here:

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Trump and Secretary Doug Collins are attacking disabled veterans benefits. Here’s how we can stop them. #veteransaffairs #veterans #disability #dougcollins #news

Capture Local Power Before Authoritarians Do Engaging your state representative, attorney general, or mayor is easier than you think. Learn how to rally democratic leaders—or make governing uncomfortable for authoritarian collaborators.

Most people don’t even know the name of their state representative.

Call them.
Ask for a meeting.
Bring two friends.
Make a specific demand.

Engaging local officials is easier than you think.

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