Alex McCoy
@alexandermccoy.bsky.social
Senior Advisor for Climate Campaigns at Public Citizen. USMC veteran, Columbia alum, girldad, wifeguy. Orlando, FL.
Former: NextGen America, Common Defense
Former: NextGen America, Common Defense
I’m at the Capitol today with a big group of Veterans organized by @aclu.org & @commondefense.bsky.social to tell Congress to pass legislation to get troops & national guard off the streets of American cities.
Send a message to your Rep using the tool below!
Send a message to your Rep using the tool below!
November 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
I’m at the Capitol today with a big group of Veterans organized by @aclu.org & @commondefense.bsky.social to tell Congress to pass legislation to get troops & national guard off the streets of American cities.
Send a message to your Rep using the tool below!
Send a message to your Rep using the tool below!
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Read more about your rights when interacting with military troops or federal agents at aclu.org/deployment_kyr
October 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Read more about your rights when interacting with military troops or federal agents at aclu.org/deployment_kyr
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Some thoughts on the CR/minibus.
1 The Dems negotiating with Rs were not freelancing. They coordinated with Sen Schumer. A few were ready to give in on day one, others worked to maximize appropriations wins.
Those voting for the 'deal' are the ones furthest away from electoral consequences.
1 The Dems negotiating with Rs were not freelancing. They coordinated with Sen Schumer. A few were ready to give in on day one, others worked to maximize appropriations wins.
Those voting for the 'deal' are the ones furthest away from electoral consequences.
November 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Some thoughts on the CR/minibus.
1 The Dems negotiating with Rs were not freelancing. They coordinated with Sen Schumer. A few were ready to give in on day one, others worked to maximize appropriations wins.
Those voting for the 'deal' are the ones furthest away from electoral consequences.
1 The Dems negotiating with Rs were not freelancing. They coordinated with Sen Schumer. A few were ready to give in on day one, others worked to maximize appropriations wins.
Those voting for the 'deal' are the ones furthest away from electoral consequences.
In today’s Orlando Sentinel, I called for our Florida National Guard to be allowed to come home to their families, not forced to participate in an extreme and hyper-partisan mass deportation operation.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/09/c...
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/09/c...
November 9, 2025 at 4:27 PM
In today’s Orlando Sentinel, I called for our Florida National Guard to be allowed to come home to their families, not forced to participate in an extreme and hyper-partisan mass deportation operation.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/09/c...
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/09/c...
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The last Republican on the Orlando City Council (Jim Gray) has LOST re-election to former Democratic State Representative Tom Keen.
(The race is nonpartisan)
(The race is nonpartisan)
November 5, 2025 at 12:23 AM
The last Republican on the Orlando City Council (Jim Gray) has LOST re-election to former Democratic State Representative Tom Keen.
(The race is nonpartisan)
(The race is nonpartisan)
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It’s time for a labor org like NDWA to live up to their values.
We will not allow retaliatory & union busting layoffs.
We are ready to do everything it takes to win a fair contract, equitable layoffs & SAVE UNION JOBS.
We will not allow retaliatory & union busting layoffs.
We are ready to do everything it takes to win a fair contract, equitable layoffs & SAVE UNION JOBS.
October 23, 2025 at 6:07 PM
It’s time for a labor org like NDWA to live up to their values.
We will not allow retaliatory & union busting layoffs.
We are ready to do everything it takes to win a fair contract, equitable layoffs & SAVE UNION JOBS.
We will not allow retaliatory & union busting layoffs.
We are ready to do everything it takes to win a fair contract, equitable layoffs & SAVE UNION JOBS.
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Trump's mechanism to pay the troops during the shutdown is by far the most illegal budgetary action he's taken as POTUS, potentially setting the stage to break everything.
It's also needless because Congress would easily pass a troop pay bill if Johnson were willing to gavel in.
Long thread.
It's also needless because Congress would easily pass a troop pay bill if Johnson were willing to gavel in.
Long thread.
October 15, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Trump's mechanism to pay the troops during the shutdown is by far the most illegal budgetary action he's taken as POTUS, potentially setting the stage to break everything.
It's also needless because Congress would easily pass a troop pay bill if Johnson were willing to gavel in.
Long thread.
It's also needless because Congress would easily pass a troop pay bill if Johnson were willing to gavel in.
Long thread.
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honestly the bit right afterwhere he's like 'so why did you chose the DSA over the Democratic Party' and Mamdani is like ... "I didn't? I'm in both?' is even funnier
October 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
honestly the bit right afterwhere he's like 'so why did you chose the DSA over the Democratic Party' and Mamdani is like ... "I didn't? I'm in both?' is even funnier
Let’s fucking goooooooo!
Vets for Platner! @grahamformaine.bsky.social is officially @commondefense.bsky.social endorsed!
VetsForPlatner.us to get your shirt.
Join our virtual rally tonight at 7pm ET on zoom: actionnetwork.org/events/join-...?
Vets for Platner! @grahamformaine.bsky.social is officially @commondefense.bsky.social endorsed!
VetsForPlatner.us to get your shirt.
Join our virtual rally tonight at 7pm ET on zoom: actionnetwork.org/events/join-...?
October 16, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Let’s fucking goooooooo!
Vets for Platner! @grahamformaine.bsky.social is officially @commondefense.bsky.social endorsed!
VetsForPlatner.us to get your shirt.
Join our virtual rally tonight at 7pm ET on zoom: actionnetwork.org/events/join-...?
Vets for Platner! @grahamformaine.bsky.social is officially @commondefense.bsky.social endorsed!
VetsForPlatner.us to get your shirt.
Join our virtual rally tonight at 7pm ET on zoom: actionnetwork.org/events/join-...?
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After respondents were shown short biographies for both Platner and Gov. Janet Mills—who is rumored to launch a run soon—Platner led Collins by 14 points, while Mills led Collins by 8 points.
October 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
After respondents were shown short biographies for both Platner and Gov. Janet Mills—who is rumored to launch a run soon—Platner led Collins by 14 points, while Mills led Collins by 8 points.
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Platner is a military veteran and oyster farmer making his first run for public office.
So far, less than half of voters polled have heard of the 40-year-old newcomer.
The 45% of voters who have heard of Platner, however, feel overwhelmingly positive about him.
So far, less than half of voters polled have heard of the 40-year-old newcomer.
The 45% of voters who have heard of Platner, however, feel overwhelmingly positive about him.
October 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Platner is a military veteran and oyster farmer making his first run for public office.
So far, less than half of voters polled have heard of the 40-year-old newcomer.
The 45% of voters who have heard of Platner, however, feel overwhelmingly positive about him.
So far, less than half of voters polled have heard of the 40-year-old newcomer.
The 45% of voters who have heard of Platner, however, feel overwhelmingly positive about him.
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NEW: Democratic oyster farmer Graham Platner is the candidate best positioned to defeat Susan Collins in Maine's Senate race, according to a poll of likely voters conducted by Zenith Research for More Perfect Union.
Poll: Platner Best Positioned Maine Dem to Defeat Susan Collins
After respondents were shown short biographies for both candidates, Graham Platner leads Sen. Susan Collins by 14 points, while Gov. Janet Mills leads Collins by 8 points.
substack.perfectunion.us
October 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
NEW: Democratic oyster farmer Graham Platner is the candidate best positioned to defeat Susan Collins in Maine's Senate race, according to a poll of likely voters conducted by Zenith Research for More Perfect Union.
Two job openings at @commondefense.bsky.social !
Veterans Organizer - Chicago
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Veterans Organizer - New York City
www.indeed.com/job/organize...
Application deadline: Oct 17th
Veterans Organizer - Chicago
www.indeed.com/job/organize...
Veterans Organizer - New York City
www.indeed.com/job/organize...
Application deadline: Oct 17th
October 9, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Two job openings at @commondefense.bsky.social !
Veterans Organizer - Chicago
www.indeed.com/job/organize...
Veterans Organizer - New York City
www.indeed.com/job/organize...
Application deadline: Oct 17th
Veterans Organizer - Chicago
www.indeed.com/job/organize...
Veterans Organizer - New York City
www.indeed.com/job/organize...
Application deadline: Oct 17th
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Trump’s masked gestapo just shoved a Common Defense member and Air Force veteran to the ground and arrested him for peacefully protesting in Illinois.
The lawlessness of this regime must end — and he must be released immediately!
The lawlessness of this regime must end — and he must be released immediately!
As agents retreated back to the facility grounds, a protester was knocked to the ground and arrested.
September 28, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Trump’s masked gestapo just shoved a Common Defense member and Air Force veteran to the ground and arrested him for peacefully protesting in Illinois.
The lawlessness of this regime must end — and he must be released immediately!
The lawlessness of this regime must end — and he must be released immediately!
Everybody give Graham a follow and a donation - this man is The Real Deal and I couldn’t be more excited about his campaign to replace Susan Collins
My name is Graham Platner and I’m running for US Senate to defeat Susan Collins and topple the oligarchy that’s destroying our country.
I’m a veteran, oysterman, and working class Mainer who’s seen this state become unlivable for working people. And that makes me deeply angry.
I’m a veteran, oysterman, and working class Mainer who’s seen this state become unlivable for working people. And that makes me deeply angry.
August 25, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Everybody give Graham a follow and a donation - this man is The Real Deal and I couldn’t be more excited about his campaign to replace Susan Collins
August 25, 2025 at 9:19 PM
450 military veterans in Florida have come together to sign this open letter, opposing the deployment of active duty Marines to participate in ICE operations, including “Alligator Alcatraz.”
This is unconstitutional, dangerous, and NOT what the military is for.
This is unconstitutional, dangerous, and NOT what the military is for.
August 4, 2025 at 12:41 PM
450 military veterans in Florida have come together to sign this open letter, opposing the deployment of active duty Marines to participate in ICE operations, including “Alligator Alcatraz.”
This is unconstitutional, dangerous, and NOT what the military is for.
This is unconstitutional, dangerous, and NOT what the military is for.
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Marine vet @alexandermccoy.bsky.social slams Marine deployment to assist ICE in Florida:
📜 "We swore an oath to the Constitution. Using Marines on U.S. soil dishonors that oath."
🔗 www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2...
📜 "We swore an oath to the Constitution. Using Marines on U.S. soil dishonors that oath."
🔗 www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2...
‘Marines train for war:’ Veterans blast deployment of military to assist ICE in Florida
Local veterans are speaking out against the deployment of 200 Marines to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Florida. Over 200 veterans have signed an open letter opposing the use of th...
www.clickorlando.com
July 24, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Marine vet @alexandermccoy.bsky.social slams Marine deployment to assist ICE in Florida:
📜 "We swore an oath to the Constitution. Using Marines on U.S. soil dishonors that oath."
🔗 www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2...
📜 "We swore an oath to the Constitution. Using Marines on U.S. soil dishonors that oath."
🔗 www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2...
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The real scandal here is how deeply embedded Mothership is with the Democratic establishment. It was founded by DCCC alumni and continues to work closely with party leaders. It’s way worse than I thought. And it’s infuriating they continue to allow preying on people to enrich consultants.
August 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The real scandal here is how deeply embedded Mothership is with the Democratic establishment. It was founded by DCCC alumni and continues to work closely with party leaders. It’s way worse than I thought. And it’s infuriating they continue to allow preying on people to enrich consultants.
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The annoying spam texts destroying the Democratic brand:
$678M raised through those spam tactics
$282M to one consulting firm: Mothership Strategies.
$11M to actual campaigns (1.6%)
The party isn’t just treating donors like marks—it’s being fleeced itself yet continues to back Mothership.
$678M raised through those spam tactics
$282M to one consulting firm: Mothership Strategies.
$11M to actual campaigns (1.6%)
The party isn’t just treating donors like marks—it’s being fleeced itself yet continues to back Mothership.
The Mothership Vortex: An Investigation Into the Firm at the Heart of the Democratic Spam Machine
How a single consulting firm extracted $282 million from a network of spam PACs while delivering just $11 million to actual campaigns.
open.substack.com
August 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The annoying spam texts destroying the Democratic brand:
$678M raised through those spam tactics
$282M to one consulting firm: Mothership Strategies.
$11M to actual campaigns (1.6%)
The party isn’t just treating donors like marks—it’s being fleeced itself yet continues to back Mothership.
$678M raised through those spam tactics
$282M to one consulting firm: Mothership Strategies.
$11M to actual campaigns (1.6%)
The party isn’t just treating donors like marks—it’s being fleeced itself yet continues to back Mothership.
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NC Gov Cooper is up by 1 point in the NC Senate race in this new poll — with an R+8 party ID breakdown. For context it was probably like R+6 in 2024 (someone with the voter file can check that for me), and the turnout environment will favor Ds next year. So…. irp.cdn-website.com/07e08705/fil...
irp.cdn-website.com
July 31, 2025 at 4:47 PM
NC Gov Cooper is up by 1 point in the NC Senate race in this new poll — with an R+8 party ID breakdown. For context it was probably like R+6 in 2024 (someone with the voter file can check that for me), and the turnout environment will favor Ds next year. So…. irp.cdn-website.com/07e08705/fil...
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Count the number of words
DHS is still promoting “heritage” and manifest destiny themes on social media.
July 23, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Count the number of words
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I think we need to grapple with the prospect that out of NYT, WaPo, LAT, and WSJ, WSJ will have the best-aligned ownership group the minute 94-year-old Rupert Murdoch dies (and maybe kind of already)
Why is a Murdoch property doing better journalism about this than the New York fucking Times and the TV networks
July 23, 2025 at 7:29 PM
I think we need to grapple with the prospect that out of NYT, WaPo, LAT, and WSJ, WSJ will have the best-aligned ownership group the minute 94-year-old Rupert Murdoch dies (and maybe kind of already)
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Every dollar counts. If you don't donate, OUR GREAT COUNTRY IS OVER. FASCISM will be here to stay. This is LIFE OR DEATH. TRUMP threatens EVERYTHING WE HOLD DEAR. No, we won't be voting against his nominees.
July 23, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Every dollar counts. If you don't donate, OUR GREAT COUNTRY IS OVER. FASCISM will be here to stay. This is LIFE OR DEATH. TRUMP threatens EVERYTHING WE HOLD DEAR. No, we won't be voting against his nominees.