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Friend of TCN Dr. Maria J. Stephan was on Colbert last night, talking nonviolent resistance to authoritarianism, as Minnesotans call for national solidarity with their general strike happening today.
Her testimony is powerful and timely. Watch:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7Mg...
Her testimony is powerful and timely. Watch:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7Mg...
How Blowing A Whistle Is An Act Of Nonviolent Resistance - Maria J. Stephan
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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January 23, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Friend of TCN Dr. Maria J. Stephan was on Colbert last night, talking nonviolent resistance to authoritarianism, as Minnesotans call for national solidarity with their general strike happening today.
Her testimony is powerful and timely. Watch:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7Mg...
Her testimony is powerful and timely. Watch:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7Mg...
Vet Voice Foundation, Protect Democracy, States United, and forty-one former secretaries of the Army and Navy and retired senior military officers filed a brief in support of Senator Kelly's motion for preliminary relief against Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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January 20, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Vet Voice Foundation, Protect Democracy, States United, and forty-one former secretaries of the Army and Navy and retired senior military officers filed a brief in support of Senator Kelly's motion for preliminary relief against Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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We urge the administration to pull back and not to invoke the #InsurrectionAct.
January 18, 2026 at 1:55 PM
We urge the administration to pull back and not to invoke the #InsurrectionAct.
The Justice Dept. targeting Gov. Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey for demanding transparency after Renee Good was killed by an ICE agent is unprecedented, and unAmerican.
This sends a chilling message to any official who dares to speak up for their community.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
This sends a chilling message to any official who dares to speak up for their community.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Justice Dept. launches criminal investigation of Minnesota governor
The Justice Department has issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as part of an investigation into impeding law enforcement.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:52 PM
The Justice Dept. targeting Gov. Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey for demanding transparency after Renee Good was killed by an ICE agent is unprecedented, and unAmerican.
This sends a chilling message to any official who dares to speak up for their community.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
This sends a chilling message to any official who dares to speak up for their community.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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Trump has publicly mused about invoking the Insurrection Act to enhance his ability to deploy troops on American soil. But, it doesn’t suspend the Constitution, impose "martial law", or exempt the military from following all applicable state and federal laws. Get the facts ⬇️ protdem.org/IAExplained
January 16, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Trump has publicly mused about invoking the Insurrection Act to enhance his ability to deploy troops on American soil. But, it doesn’t suspend the Constitution, impose "martial law", or exempt the military from following all applicable state and federal laws. Get the facts ⬇️ protdem.org/IAExplained
When we say "watching" we should make clear: we aren't talking live stream. We mean putting bodies on the ground, in the room, to show solidarity, and to bear witness.
You show up. So we show up.
History is made by those who do.
You show up. So we show up.
History is made by those who do.
January 14, 2026 at 9:11 PM
When we say "watching" we should make clear: we aren't talking live stream. We mean putting bodies on the ground, in the room, to show solidarity, and to bear witness.
You show up. So we show up.
History is made by those who do.
You show up. So we show up.
History is made by those who do.
Sen. Durbin quotes @itsapurdy.bsky.social
"Tragedy should not be used to flatten complex realities, erase years of life saving work, or cast suspicion on an entire community that stood shoulder to shoulder with the United States in our longest war."
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"Tragedy should not be used to flatten complex realities, erase years of life saving work, or cast suspicion on an entire community that stood shoulder to shoulder with the United States in our longest war."
www.chamberlainnetwork.us/the-report/t...
The Chamberlain Network is watching the Senate Judiciary Hearing today, examining Afghan Allies after the 2021 Kabul Airlift. Follow along as we share key moments and comments from veterans who served in Afghanistan and worked in relocation and evacuation efforts
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgtp...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgtp...
WATCH LIVE: Senate Judiciary Committee examines Afghan refugee program during Biden administration
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
www.youtube.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Sen. Durbin quotes @itsapurdy.bsky.social
"Tragedy should not be used to flatten complex realities, erase years of life saving work, or cast suspicion on an entire community that stood shoulder to shoulder with the United States in our longest war."
www.chamberlainnetwork.us/the-report/t...
"Tragedy should not be used to flatten complex realities, erase years of life saving work, or cast suspicion on an entire community that stood shoulder to shoulder with the United States in our longest war."
www.chamberlainnetwork.us/the-report/t...
The Chamberlain Network is watching the Senate Judiciary Hearing today, examining Afghan Allies after the 2021 Kabul Airlift. Follow along as we share key moments and comments from veterans who served in Afghanistan and worked in relocation and evacuation efforts
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgtp...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgtp...
WATCH LIVE: Senate Judiciary Committee examines Afghan refugee program during Biden administration
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
www.youtube.com
January 14, 2026 at 7:59 PM
The Chamberlain Network is watching the Senate Judiciary Hearing today, examining Afghan Allies after the 2021 Kabul Airlift. Follow along as we share key moments and comments from veterans who served in Afghanistan and worked in relocation and evacuation efforts
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgtp...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgtp...
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The Kelly case has been assigned to Judge Richard Leon.
That's especially ironic because it was Judge Leon who held, in Larrabee, that the Constitution bars the military from prosecuting retired servicemembers (like Senator Kelly) for post-retirement offenses:
cases.justia.com/federal/dist...
That's especially ironic because it was Judge Leon who held, in Larrabee, that the Constitution bars the military from prosecuting retired servicemembers (like Senator Kelly) for post-retirement offenses:
cases.justia.com/federal/dist...
January 12, 2026 at 9:07 PM
The Kelly case has been assigned to Judge Richard Leon.
That's especially ironic because it was Judge Leon who held, in Larrabee, that the Constitution bars the military from prosecuting retired servicemembers (like Senator Kelly) for post-retirement offenses:
cases.justia.com/federal/dist...
That's especially ironic because it was Judge Leon who held, in Larrabee, that the Constitution bars the military from prosecuting retired servicemembers (like Senator Kelly) for post-retirement offenses:
cases.justia.com/federal/dist...
TCN statement on the killing of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis during a federal enforcement operation.
The public deserves a transparent, independent investigation and federal agencies that prioritize restraint when armed force meets a neighborhood street.
The public deserves a transparent, independent investigation and federal agencies that prioritize restraint when armed force meets a neighborhood street.
January 8, 2026 at 5:10 PM
TCN statement on the killing of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis during a federal enforcement operation.
The public deserves a transparent, independent investigation and federal agencies that prioritize restraint when armed force meets a neighborhood street.
The public deserves a transparent, independent investigation and federal agencies that prioritize restraint when armed force meets a neighborhood street.
Five years ago, a mob tried to stop the peaceful transfer of power. Violence was used to try to overturn an election.
Today, some want to erase the consequences.
Chamberlain Network members have spoken loudly on why accountability for attacks on democracy matters.
www.youtube.com/shorts/F9jtm...
Today, some want to erase the consequences.
Chamberlain Network members have spoken loudly on why accountability for attacks on democracy matters.
www.youtube.com/shorts/F9jtm...
Defending Democracy - Upholding the Rule of Law - Pete
YouTube video by The Chamberlain Network
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January 6, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Five years ago, a mob tried to stop the peaceful transfer of power. Violence was used to try to overturn an election.
Today, some want to erase the consequences.
Chamberlain Network members have spoken loudly on why accountability for attacks on democracy matters.
www.youtube.com/shorts/F9jtm...
Today, some want to erase the consequences.
Chamberlain Network members have spoken loudly on why accountability for attacks on democracy matters.
www.youtube.com/shorts/F9jtm...
Congress must act immediately to assert its constitutional authority to demand transparency from the executive branch and conduct rigorous oversight of any military action already underway.
www.chamberlainnetwork.us/the-report/t...
www.chamberlainnetwork.us/the-report/t...
The Chamberlain Network Condemns Unilateral U.S. Military Action in Venezuela and Calls for Congressional Oversight — The Chamberlain Network
Atlanta, GA - The Chamberlain Network condemns the U.S. military attack on Venezuela and the reported removal of that country’s head of state. An attack against another nation without Congressional au...
www.chamberlainnetwork.us
January 3, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Congress must act immediately to assert its constitutional authority to demand transparency from the executive branch and conduct rigorous oversight of any military action already underway.
www.chamberlainnetwork.us/the-report/t...
www.chamberlainnetwork.us/the-report/t...
TCN Members spoke up.
They spoke out in an amicus brief.
They pushed back publicly.
Now the effort to deploy the National Guard over state objections has been dropped in three major cities.
That’s a win.
And it belongs to everyone who tried.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/u...
They spoke out in an amicus brief.
They pushed back publicly.
Now the effort to deploy the National Guard over state objections has been dropped in three major cities.
That’s a win.
And it belongs to everyone who tried.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/u...
Trump Abandons Efforts to Deploy National Guard to 3 Major Cities
www.nytimes.com
January 2, 2026 at 3:00 AM
TCN Members spoke up.
They spoke out in an amicus brief.
They pushed back publicly.
Now the effort to deploy the National Guard over state objections has been dropped in three major cities.
That’s a win.
And it belongs to everyone who tried.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/u...
They spoke out in an amicus brief.
They pushed back publicly.
Now the effort to deploy the National Guard over state objections has been dropped in three major cities.
That’s a win.
And it belongs to everyone who tried.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/u...
We’re hosting an in-person Civic Leadership Convening for veterans.
• Atlanta, GA
• February 25–27
• Travel & lodging support available
This convening is for veterans who want practical civic skills they can use at the local or state level.
Applications open.
forms.gle/GRTbb58f5uGK...
• Atlanta, GA
• February 25–27
• Travel & lodging support available
This convening is for veterans who want practical civic skills they can use at the local or state level.
Applications open.
forms.gle/GRTbb58f5uGK...
Three-Day Civic Leadership Convening Application
Want to learn how to be an effective advocate in your community, but don’t know where to start? Have a cause you’re concerned about, and want to learn how to organize around it? The Chamberlain Networ...
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December 21, 2025 at 5:43 PM
We’re hosting an in-person Civic Leadership Convening for veterans.
• Atlanta, GA
• February 25–27
• Travel & lodging support available
This convening is for veterans who want practical civic skills they can use at the local or state level.
Applications open.
forms.gle/GRTbb58f5uGK...
• Atlanta, GA
• February 25–27
• Travel & lodging support available
This convening is for veterans who want practical civic skills they can use at the local or state level.
Applications open.
forms.gle/GRTbb58f5uGK...
If The Chamberlain Network had a Color of the Year, it would be:
Olive Drab.
Adopted by the U.S. Army in 1902. Never technically “green,” it was mixed from black and ochre pigments. One quartermaster described it as “pig slop.”
A color shaped by service.
Just like The Chamberlain Network.
Olive Drab.
Adopted by the U.S. Army in 1902. Never technically “green,” it was mixed from black and ochre pigments. One quartermaster described it as “pig slop.”
A color shaped by service.
Just like The Chamberlain Network.
December 17, 2025 at 7:50 PM
If The Chamberlain Network had a Color of the Year, it would be:
Olive Drab.
Adopted by the U.S. Army in 1902. Never technically “green,” it was mixed from black and ochre pigments. One quartermaster described it as “pig slop.”
A color shaped by service.
Just like The Chamberlain Network.
Olive Drab.
Adopted by the U.S. Army in 1902. Never technically “green,” it was mixed from black and ochre pigments. One quartermaster described it as “pig slop.”
A color shaped by service.
Just like The Chamberlain Network.
The DC Circuit issued an order in the case challenging President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in Washington, DC.
The order addresses whether a lower court ruling takes effect while the appeal is pending.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...
The order addresses whether a lower court ruling takes effect while the appeal is pending.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...
Appeals Court Allows National Guard to Remain in D.C., for Now
www.nytimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM
The DC Circuit issued an order in the case challenging President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in Washington, DC.
The order addresses whether a lower court ruling takes effect while the appeal is pending.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...
The order addresses whether a lower court ruling takes effect while the appeal is pending.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...
The hearts of The Chamberlain Network staff and members are with the families mourning two U.S. service members and a civilian interpreter killed in Syria. We extend our condolences and hold the injured close in our thoughts as they recover.
December 13, 2025 at 6:12 PM
The hearts of The Chamberlain Network staff and members are with the families mourning two U.S. service members and a civilian interpreter killed in Syria. We extend our condolences and hold the injured close in our thoughts as they recover.
It has been a busy week in the world of domestic National Guard deployments.
Court orders, appellate signals, congressional scrutiny, and rising costs — all shaping the legal fight over federal control of state Guard forces.
Let's recap whats new in the world of National Guard litigation:
Court orders, appellate signals, congressional scrutiny, and rising costs — all shaping the legal fight over federal control of state Guard forces.
Let's recap whats new in the world of National Guard litigation:
December 12, 2025 at 12:42 AM
It has been a busy week in the world of domestic National Guard deployments.
Court orders, appellate signals, congressional scrutiny, and rising costs — all shaping the legal fight over federal control of state Guard forces.
Let's recap whats new in the world of National Guard litigation:
Court orders, appellate signals, congressional scrutiny, and rising costs — all shaping the legal fight over federal control of state Guard forces.
Let's recap whats new in the world of National Guard litigation:
Last year, in a SCOTUS amicus brief supporting presidential immunity, AG Bondi wrote that officers are required to refuse unlawful orders, including an order to kill nonmilitary targets.
Justice Alito agreed.
Lawmakers saying the same are now being investigated.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/u...
Justice Alito agreed.
Lawmakers saying the same are now being investigated.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/u...
Must the Military Disobey Unlawful Orders? Pam Bondi Has Said Yes.
www.nytimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Last year, in a SCOTUS amicus brief supporting presidential immunity, AG Bondi wrote that officers are required to refuse unlawful orders, including an order to kill nonmilitary targets.
Justice Alito agreed.
Lawmakers saying the same are now being investigated.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/u...
Justice Alito agreed.
Lawmakers saying the same are now being investigated.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/u...
Chamberlain CEO Chris Purdy served in the Guard, was a leader in advocating for Afghans, and has been a leader and expert voice on the NG domestic deployments.
Few can speak as comprehensively about the issues involved in the recent shootings
Your weekend listen:
cms.megaphone.fm/channel/CBS7...
Few can speak as comprehensively about the issues involved in the recent shootings
Your weekend listen:
cms.megaphone.fm/channel/CBS7...
Citizen Soldiers Under Fire: A closer look at t... by Eye on Veterans
After a former Afghan ally attacked West Virginia National Guard troops in Washington DC, we talked with National Guard, GWOT veteran Chris Purdy, CEO of The Chamberlain Network, about Guard deploymen...
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December 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Chamberlain CEO Chris Purdy served in the Guard, was a leader in advocating for Afghans, and has been a leader and expert voice on the NG domestic deployments.
Few can speak as comprehensively about the issues involved in the recent shootings
Your weekend listen:
cms.megaphone.fm/channel/CBS7...
Few can speak as comprehensively about the issues involved in the recent shootings
Your weekend listen:
cms.megaphone.fm/channel/CBS7...
Distinction. Proportionality. Military necessity. Humanity.
These are the legal guardrails that keep U.S. power disciplined, and our troops protected.
Marine combat veteran @joeplenzler.bsky.social lays out why the recent strike reporting is so alarming:
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These are the legal guardrails that keep U.S. power disciplined, and our troops protected.
Marine combat veteran @joeplenzler.bsky.social lays out why the recent strike reporting is so alarming:
substack.com/inbox/post/1...
Why our military shouldn't murder civilians
Can't believe I'm even having to write this today...
substack.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Distinction. Proportionality. Military necessity. Humanity.
These are the legal guardrails that keep U.S. power disciplined, and our troops protected.
Marine combat veteran @joeplenzler.bsky.social lays out why the recent strike reporting is so alarming:
substack.com/inbox/post/1...
These are the legal guardrails that keep U.S. power disciplined, and our troops protected.
Marine combat veteran @joeplenzler.bsky.social lays out why the recent strike reporting is so alarming:
substack.com/inbox/post/1...
TCN trains veterans to speak out against political violence, strengthen their communities, and stand up for democratic norms.
On Giving Tuesday, help us build that bench of civic superstars:
www.chamberlainnetwork.us/donate
Who do you trust to hold the line when pressure rises?
On Giving Tuesday, help us build that bench of civic superstars:
www.chamberlainnetwork.us/donate
Who do you trust to hold the line when pressure rises?
Donate — The Chamberlain Network
www.chamberlainnetwork.us
December 2, 2025 at 7:36 PM
TCN trains veterans to speak out against political violence, strengthen their communities, and stand up for democratic norms.
On Giving Tuesday, help us build that bench of civic superstars:
www.chamberlainnetwork.us/donate
Who do you trust to hold the line when pressure rises?
On Giving Tuesday, help us build that bench of civic superstars:
www.chamberlainnetwork.us/donate
Who do you trust to hold the line when pressure rises?
More TCN Staff Thanksgiving Favorites, Traditions, and Gratitude.
Next we have: Founder and CEO, Chris!
Favorite side: Anything potato based
Favorite pie: Pumpkin Pie
Turkey Trot family: Yes, but only me. My wife threatened to divorce me when I asked her to come on a run
Next we have: Founder and CEO, Chris!
Favorite side: Anything potato based
Favorite pie: Pumpkin Pie
Turkey Trot family: Yes, but only me. My wife threatened to divorce me when I asked her to come on a run
November 27, 2025 at 11:57 PM
More TCN Staff Thanksgiving Favorites, Traditions, and Gratitude.
Next we have: Founder and CEO, Chris!
Favorite side: Anything potato based
Favorite pie: Pumpkin Pie
Turkey Trot family: Yes, but only me. My wife threatened to divorce me when I asked her to come on a run
Next we have: Founder and CEO, Chris!
Favorite side: Anything potato based
Favorite pie: Pumpkin Pie
Turkey Trot family: Yes, but only me. My wife threatened to divorce me when I asked her to come on a run
Next one up!
Arabella, communications
Favorite side: Scalloped potatoes
Favorite pie: Pecan
Turkey Trot: no way!
Arabella, communications
Favorite side: Scalloped potatoes
Favorite pie: Pecan
Turkey Trot: no way!
November 27, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Next one up!
Arabella, communications
Favorite side: Scalloped potatoes
Favorite pie: Pecan
Turkey Trot: no way!
Arabella, communications
Favorite side: Scalloped potatoes
Favorite pie: Pecan
Turkey Trot: no way!
Our thoughts are with the service members who were harmed today, and their families
We don't know what motivated this senseless act, but one thing is clear – if the National Guard had not been deployed when they weren’t needed, this would not have happened
www.chamberlainnetwork.us/the-report/s...
We don't know what motivated this senseless act, but one thing is clear – if the National Guard had not been deployed when they weren’t needed, this would not have happened
www.chamberlainnetwork.us/the-report/s...
The Chamberlain Network Horrified by Shooting of National Guardsmembers in DC — The Chamberlain Network
Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot in Washington, DC, near the White House. The Chamberlain Network thoughts are with these service members and their families, whose loved ...
www.chamberlainnetwork.us
November 26, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Our thoughts are with the service members who were harmed today, and their families
We don't know what motivated this senseless act, but one thing is clear – if the National Guard had not been deployed when they weren’t needed, this would not have happened
www.chamberlainnetwork.us/the-report/s...
We don't know what motivated this senseless act, but one thing is clear – if the National Guard had not been deployed when they weren’t needed, this would not have happened
www.chamberlainnetwork.us/the-report/s...