Colleen Moore (she/her)
@cmoo11.bsky.social
Peace, justice, disarmament. Perpetually sad Bills fan 🦬. Views=mine. “Hopelessness is the enemy of justice."
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I’m honored to serve as a Commissioner for the @ichrp.net International Observer Mission (IOM) monitoring the 2025 Philippines midterm elections amid rising concerns over electoral violence.
Here’s what we’re seeing in the lead-up to tomorrow’s election 👇 (thread)
Here’s what we’re seeing in the lead-up to tomorrow’s election 👇 (thread)
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We at Center for Civilians in Conflict have been closely tracking civilian protection in the US-Nigeria security relationship, and I recently visited our teams in Abuja and Maiduguri digging into civilian protection issues. 1/
short 🧵State Dept announces major possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to #Nigeria today for $346 million to include (partial list)
* 1,002 MK-82 general purpose 500 lb bombs;
* 515 MXU-1006 AFGs for 250 lb Paveway II GBU-58
and more
www.dsca.mil/Press-Media/...
* 1,002 MK-82 general purpose 500 lb bombs;
* 515 MXU-1006 AFGs for 250 lb Paveway II GBU-58
and more
www.dsca.mil/Press-Media/...
August 13, 2025 at 11:55 PM
We at Center for Civilians in Conflict have been closely tracking civilian protection in the US-Nigeria security relationship, and I recently visited our teams in Abuja and Maiduguri digging into civilian protection issues. 1/
Thanks Ploughshares for amplifying! Join us at the United Methodist building next Wednesday in solidarity.
📣 Calling all Washington, DC area folks! Our grantee, @backfrombrink.bsky.social, is hosting a Nuclear Prayer Day Vigil in 🚨one week🚨 on Wednesday, August 6—commemorating 80 years since Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Register ⬇️
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DC Nuclear Prayer Day Vigil: 80th Anniversaries of Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki · Back From The Brink
### August 6 and 9, 2025 mark 80 years since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. We must honor the legacy of the victims and survivors of the attacks and commit ourselves to ridding the world of nuclear weapons.
Join us on August 6 in Washington, DC to mark Nuclear Prayer Day, a global prayerful commemoration of these anniversaries. A world united in moments of silence, in words spoken from the heart, and in a sure vision of a world beyond nuclear weapons – such moments will ancho...
www.mobilize.us
July 30, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Thanks Ploughshares for amplifying! Join us at the United Methodist building next Wednesday in solidarity.
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Thank you @kaine.senate.gov for standing firm on Congress's Constitutional war powers—reminding us that only Congress can declare war.
We need de-escalation, not another illegal and disastrous conflict in the Middle East. #NoWarWithIran
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
We need de-escalation, not another illegal and disastrous conflict in the Middle East. #NoWarWithIran
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
US senator moves to limit Trump's war powers on Iran, as Mideast conflict escalates
A Democratic senator introduced legislation on Monday to prevent U.S. President Donald Trump from using military force against Iran without Congress's authorization, as an escalating battle between Israel and Iran raised fears of broader conflict.
www.reuters.com
June 16, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Thank you @kaine.senate.gov for standing firm on Congress's Constitutional war powers—reminding us that only Congress can declare war.
We need de-escalation, not another illegal and disastrous conflict in the Middle East. #NoWarWithIran
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
We need de-escalation, not another illegal and disastrous conflict in the Middle East. #NoWarWithIran
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
Yes this is why Dropkick Murphys was my favorite concert this year ✊🏼
You said you were going after dangerous criminals ?
Now you are taking hard working people off the streets, separating parents from kids, taking people from immigration court who are following the rules, & putting the military on our streets…this isn’t America.
DON’T TELL US EVERYTHING IS FINE
Now you are taking hard working people off the streets, separating parents from kids, taking people from immigration court who are following the rules, & putting the military on our streets…this isn’t America.
DON’T TELL US EVERYTHING IS FINE
June 11, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Yes this is why Dropkick Murphys was my favorite concert this year ✊🏼
Violence begets violence.
“Put your sword back in its place, for all who draw the sword will die by the sword.”
“Put your sword back in its place, for all who draw the sword will die by the sword.”
June 2, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Violence begets violence.
“Put your sword back in its place, for all who draw the sword will die by the sword.”
“Put your sword back in its place, for all who draw the sword will die by the sword.”
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I feel like I've entered the twilight zone.
Republicans are bragging about tax cuts for *gun silencers* while trying to kick 14 MILLION Americans off their health care.
Republicans are bragging about tax cuts for *gun silencers* while trying to kick 14 MILLION Americans off their health care.
May 22, 2025 at 8:35 AM
I feel like I've entered the twilight zone.
Republicans are bragging about tax cuts for *gun silencers* while trying to kick 14 MILLION Americans off their health care.
Republicans are bragging about tax cuts for *gun silencers* while trying to kick 14 MILLION Americans off their health care.
Last week the Trump admin agreed to a settlement that requires DOJ to not enforce the ban against devices that function like a forced reset trigger.
FRTs essentially turn semiautomatic firearms into machine guns.
Read more from @giffords.org: giffords.org/analysis/the...
FRTs essentially turn semiautomatic firearms into machine guns.
Read more from @giffords.org: giffords.org/analysis/the...
The Trump Administration Legalized Machine Guns. States Must Respond.
Forced reset triggers drastically increase a firearm’s rate of fire, resulting in a firing rate nearly identical to a machine gun.
giffords.org
May 21, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Last week the Trump admin agreed to a settlement that requires DOJ to not enforce the ban against devices that function like a forced reset trigger.
FRTs essentially turn semiautomatic firearms into machine guns.
Read more from @giffords.org: giffords.org/analysis/the...
FRTs essentially turn semiautomatic firearms into machine guns.
Read more from @giffords.org: giffords.org/analysis/the...
An Israeli-designed distribution model would limit aid distribution to south Gaza during its planned offensive & would force further displacement.
As a reminder, no humanitarian aid has been delivered to Gaza since March 2. HALF A MILLION people face starvation. www.reuters.com/world/un-aid...
As a reminder, no humanitarian aid has been delivered to Gaza since March 2. HALF A MILLION people face starvation. www.reuters.com/world/un-aid...
UN humanitarian chief slams aid plan for Gaza proposed by Israel, backed by US
United Nations aid chief Tom Fletcher on Tuesday criticized an Israel-initiated and U.S.-backed humanitarian aid distribution plan for Gaza as a "fig leaf for further violence and displacement" of Palestinians in the war-torn enclave.
www.reuters.com
May 14, 2025 at 1:50 PM
An Israeli-designed distribution model would limit aid distribution to south Gaza during its planned offensive & would force further displacement.
As a reminder, no humanitarian aid has been delivered to Gaza since March 2. HALF A MILLION people face starvation. www.reuters.com/world/un-aid...
As a reminder, no humanitarian aid has been delivered to Gaza since March 2. HALF A MILLION people face starvation. www.reuters.com/world/un-aid...
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Three years ago today, a white supremacist shot and killed 10 people and injured 3 others at a Tops supermarket—the only grocery store in a predominantly Black neighborhood in Buffalo, NY.
Our hearts are with the victims, survivors, & their families as we work to disarm hate.
Our hearts are with the victims, survivors, & their families as we work to disarm hate.
May 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Three years ago today, a white supremacist shot and killed 10 people and injured 3 others at a Tops supermarket—the only grocery store in a predominantly Black neighborhood in Buffalo, NY.
Our hearts are with the victims, survivors, & their families as we work to disarm hate.
Our hearts are with the victims, survivors, & their families as we work to disarm hate.
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It’s been three years since 10 people went on a grocery run in Buffalo, New York and never made it home. An entire community was torn apart by an armed white supremacist.
Racist violence has cost far too many lives in our country, & it must stop. We owe it to the victims & their loved ones to act.
Racist violence has cost far too many lives in our country, & it must stop. We owe it to the victims & their loved ones to act.
May 14, 2025 at 1:40 PM
It’s been three years since 10 people went on a grocery run in Buffalo, New York and never made it home. An entire community was torn apart by an armed white supremacist.
Racist violence has cost far too many lives in our country, & it must stop. We owe it to the victims & their loved ones to act.
Racist violence has cost far too many lives in our country, & it must stop. We owe it to the victims & their loved ones to act.
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1/ US-Saudi arms factsheet updated to include yesterday's announcement of $142 billion agreement. More details needed on what this could really entail, but see www.forumarmstrade.org/us-saudi-arm...
and White House factsheet www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/...
and White House factsheet www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/...
May 14, 2025 at 11:41 AM
1/ US-Saudi arms factsheet updated to include yesterday's announcement of $142 billion agreement. More details needed on what this could really entail, but see www.forumarmstrade.org/us-saudi-arm...
and White House factsheet www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/...
and White House factsheet www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/...
I’m honored to serve as a Commissioner for the @ichrp.net International Observer Mission (IOM) monitoring the 2025 Philippines midterm elections amid rising concerns over electoral violence.
Here’s what we’re seeing in the lead-up to tomorrow’s election 👇 (thread)
Here’s what we’re seeing in the lead-up to tomorrow’s election 👇 (thread)
May 11, 2025 at 2:12 PM
I’m honored to serve as a Commissioner for the @ichrp.net International Observer Mission (IOM) monitoring the 2025 Philippines midterm elections amid rising concerns over electoral violence.
Here’s what we’re seeing in the lead-up to tomorrow’s election 👇 (thread)
Here’s what we’re seeing in the lead-up to tomorrow’s election 👇 (thread)
Register today for #KoreaPeaceAdvocacyWeek! @womencrossdmz.bsky.social @koreapeacenow.bsky.social @umcmission.bsky.social @maryknollogc.bsky.social @afsc-org.bsky.social
Every year, Korea Peace Advocacy Week brings together hundreds of people around the U.S. to urge their members of Congress to support legislation for peace in Korea. Register today! #koreapeace #umc #beumc
Korea Peace Advocacy Week (June 9-13, 2025)
The unresolved status of the Korean War is the root cause of conflict, militarism, and nuclear proliferation on the Korean Peninsula. Guided by the Social Principles, Church and Society is co-organizi...
www.umcjustice.org
May 7, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Every year, Korea Peace Advocacy Week brings together hundreds of people around the U.S. to urge their members of Congress to support legislation for peace in Korea. Register today! #koreapeace #umc #beumc
Korea Peace Advocacy Week (June 9-13, 2025)
The unresolved status of the Korean War is the root cause of conflict, militarism, and nuclear proliferation on the Korean Peninsula. Guided by the Social Principles, Church and Society is co-organizi...
www.umcjustice.org
May 7, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Every year, Korea Peace Advocacy Week brings together hundreds of people around the U.S. to urge their members of Congress to support legislation for peace in Korea. Register today! #koreapeace #umc #beumc
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She’s in jail for writing an op-ed.
NEW: The Second Circuit halts Rümeysa Öztürk's physical transfer from Louisiana to Vermont until a 3-judge panel has the chance to hear arguments on the govt's emergency motion next Tuesday, May 6. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
April 28, 2025 at 11:18 PM
She’s in jail for writing an op-ed.
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Musk spent months tearing down government agencies.
Now, he's expected to get out of paying at least $2.37 BILLION in fines & other legal liabilities.
This has NEVER been about government efficiency. It's always been about the richest man in the world making himself richer.
Now, he's expected to get out of paying at least $2.37 BILLION in fines & other legal liabilities.
This has NEVER been about government efficiency. It's always been about the richest man in the world making himself richer.
April 29, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Musk spent months tearing down government agencies.
Now, he's expected to get out of paying at least $2.37 BILLION in fines & other legal liabilities.
This has NEVER been about government efficiency. It's always been about the richest man in the world making himself richer.
Now, he's expected to get out of paying at least $2.37 BILLION in fines & other legal liabilities.
This has NEVER been about government efficiency. It's always been about the richest man in the world making himself richer.
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Ten experts assess Trump's first #100days on issues ranging from arms to Israel and the Middle East, war in Yemen, (lack of) care for human rights, freezing aid incl/ mine clearance, transactional arms transfer approach, gun control and more www.forumarmstrade.org/trump100days...
Assessing Trump's First 100 Days
To mark the first 100 days in office, experts independently assess aspects of the Trump administration's policies.
www.forumarmstrade.org
April 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Ten experts assess Trump's first #100days on issues ranging from arms to Israel and the Middle East, war in Yemen, (lack of) care for human rights, freezing aid incl/ mine clearance, transactional arms transfer approach, gun control and more www.forumarmstrade.org/trump100days...
"Things like this take place" is a response to...Spilling milk? Dropping your car keys? A fender bender?
Not a mass shooting that is fully preventable.
Not a mass shooting that is fully preventable.
Trump on today’s mass shooting at FSU: "Things like this take place."
Gun violence doesn’t just happen. It’s the result of cowardly politicians bought by the gun lobby—like Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis—repeatedly failing us while the gun industry profits.
Gun violence doesn’t just happen. It’s the result of cowardly politicians bought by the gun lobby—like Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis—repeatedly failing us while the gun industry profits.
April 17, 2025 at 8:42 PM
"Things like this take place" is a response to...Spilling milk? Dropping your car keys? A fender bender?
Not a mass shooting that is fully preventable.
Not a mass shooting that is fully preventable.
My heart breaks. The system is broken. #EndGunViolence #FSUShooting
(1,2) America is broken. My daughter Jaime was murdered in the Parkland school shooting. Many of her friends who were lucky enough to survive that shooting went on to attend FSU. Incredibly, some of them were just a part of their 2nd school shooting and some of were in the student union today.
April 17, 2025 at 6:46 PM
My heart breaks. The system is broken. #EndGunViolence #FSUShooting
Such dehumanizing rhetoric and policies from our top official at HHS.
Absolutely deplorable.
Absolutely deplorable.
WATCH | RFK Jr claims autistic children will never go on dates or pay taxes
Read the recent CDC autism report here: www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Read the recent CDC autism report here: www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
April 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Such dehumanizing rhetoric and policies from our top official at HHS.
Absolutely deplorable.
Absolutely deplorable.
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If you know someone impacted by the #FSUshooting please get this toolkit to them ASAP. It contains extremely helpful & relevant info from @survivorsempowered.bsky.social and @giffords.org that I wish our community had access to after our #ParklandShooting.
survivorsempowered.org/survivor-res...
survivorsempowered.org/survivor-res...
Survivors Toolkit – Survivors Empowered
survivorsempowered.org
April 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
If you know someone impacted by the #FSUshooting please get this toolkit to them ASAP. It contains extremely helpful & relevant info from @survivorsempowered.bsky.social and @giffords.org that I wish our community had access to after our #ParklandShooting.
survivorsempowered.org/survivor-res...
survivorsempowered.org/survivor-res...
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NEW: Over 600 people, including children, have been killed or injured by landmines and explosive remnants of war across Syria since December 2024.
Without urgent, nationwide clearance efforts, more civilians returning home will be injured and killed.
Without urgent, nationwide clearance efforts, more civilians returning home will be injured and killed.
Syria: Landmines, Explosive Remnants Harming Civilians
Over a decade of conflict has resulted in Syria being extensively contaminated by landmines and explosive remnants of war, a major barrier to safe return and reconstruction efforts.
www.hrw.org
April 8, 2025 at 8:29 AM
NEW: Over 600 people, including children, have been killed or injured by landmines and explosive remnants of war across Syria since December 2024.
Without urgent, nationwide clearance efforts, more civilians returning home will be injured and killed.
Without urgent, nationwide clearance efforts, more civilians returning home will be injured and killed.
Democracy dies in darkness
SCOOP: WaPo Opinion editor David Shipley is out. Jeff Bezos emails staff about a change to Post Opinions: "We are going to be writing every day in support and defense of two pillars: personal liberties and free markets."
February 26, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Democracy dies in darkness
Absolutely unhinged
Complete batshit lunacy on the president's Truth Social account. Yes, he really posted this.
February 26, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Absolutely unhinged
Ethan’s Law was reintroduced yesterday, which sets federal standards for safe gun storage.
#KeepKidsSafe
#KeepKidsSafe
Ethan Song lost his life to an unsecured gun. No parent should have to endure this pain.
We honor him by reintroducing Ethan's Law, which sets federal standards for safe gun storage. We must pass sensible gun laws—the safety of our children must always come first. #KeepKidsSafe
We honor him by reintroducing Ethan's Law, which sets federal standards for safe gun storage. We must pass sensible gun laws—the safety of our children must always come first. #KeepKidsSafe
February 26, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Ethan’s Law was reintroduced yesterday, which sets federal standards for safe gun storage.
#KeepKidsSafe
#KeepKidsSafe