James M. Branum
@jmbranum.bsky.social
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he/him/they
#Peace Activist #Attorney #Writer #Editor
#Jewish #HumanisticJudaism #Interfaith #Minister
#Polymath #DemocraticSociaist #NonZionist
#Autistic #Ebicyclist #KG5JST
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he/him/they
#Peace Activist #Attorney #Writer #Editor
#Jewish #HumanisticJudaism #Interfaith #Minister
#Polymath #DemocraticSociaist #NonZionist
#Autistic #Ebicyclist #KG5JST
Mastodon: c.im/@jmb
(See notice/disclaimer at JMBranum.com)
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“Our National Guard troops did not sign up to police their own neighbors.”
Trump’s Military Occupations of U.S. Cities Cost $473 Million and Rising
Trump’s campaign to quell dissent by deploying the American military to U.S. cities comes at an immense price.
interc.pt
November 15, 2025 at 10:31 PM
“Our National Guard troops did not sign up to police their own neighbors.”
Reposted by James M. Branum
Once again, any U.S. attack on Venezuela would be patently illegal.
Breaking news: High-level discussions over whether to attack Venezuela — and how — have been underway for days.
It remains unclear if President Trump has decided to pursue such an escalation.
It remains unclear if President Trump has decided to pursue such an escalation.
Trump weighs Venezuela strikes as U.S. forces prepare for attack order
High-level discussions, underway for days, have explored a variety of potential military options, people familiar with the matter said.
wapo.st
November 14, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Once again, any U.S. attack on Venezuela would be patently illegal.
Reposted by James M. Branum
Looks like we’re going to war with Venezuela to distract from the Epstein files.
November 14, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Looks like we’re going to war with Venezuela to distract from the Epstein files.
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Military Law Task Force-NLG (@MilitaryLawTaskForce@okpeace.org)
79 Posts, 29 Following, 14 Followers · The National Lawyers Guild Military Law Task Force includes attorneys, legal workers, law students and “Barracks lawyers” interested in draft, military and veter...
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November 15, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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#CeaseFireNow #WarCrimes #ShalomSalaam #Peace #Gaza #Palestine #Israel
#CeaseFireNow #WarCrimes #ShalomSalaam #Peace #Gaza #Palestine #Israel
1-year-old who had spoken his first word hours earlier among 10 kids killed in Israeli strike outside clinic
NBC News' team in Gaza witnessed a man kiss his small, dead nephew on the head. “I love you so much, my love,” he said, sobbing.
www.nbcnews.com
July 11, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Reposted by James M. Branum
STILL NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY
"intended"
he intended to have the impact he had
"intended"
he intended to have the impact he had
ADL chief Jonathan Greenblatt tells Jake Tapper he regrets defending Musk’s Nazi-style salute in Jan.:
“It’s not so much what he intended. It's the impact that it had. It's the way that white nationalists rejoiced at seeing him do this... I wish we'd called it out more clearly when it happened.”
“It’s not so much what he intended. It's the impact that it had. It's the way that white nationalists rejoiced at seeing him do this... I wish we'd called it out more clearly when it happened.”
July 11, 2025 at 12:39 PM
STILL NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY
"intended"
he intended to have the impact he had
"intended"
he intended to have the impact he had
www.erininthemorning.com/p/after-tran...
As predicted, the Trump administration isn't just erasing trans people from our history, now it is #Bisexual people who are being targeted.
#LGBTQ #History #QueerHistory
As predicted, the Trump administration isn't just erasing trans people from our history, now it is #Bisexual people who are being targeted.
#LGBTQ #History #QueerHistory
After Trans People, Trump Now Erasing Bisexual People From Stonewall National Monument
The "History and Culture" page no longer includes bisexual rights.
www.erininthemorning.com
July 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
www.erininthemorning.com/p/after-tran...
As predicted, the Trump administration isn't just erasing trans people from our history, now it is #Bisexual people who are being targeted.
#LGBTQ #History #QueerHistory
As predicted, the Trump administration isn't just erasing trans people from our history, now it is #Bisexual people who are being targeted.
#LGBTQ #History #QueerHistory
fortworthreport.org/2025/07/10/h...
So good to finally get some good news!
The #Amtrak #HeartlandFlyer will be operating for another year!
#Oklahoma #Texas #Trains
So good to finally get some good news!
The #Amtrak #HeartlandFlyer will be operating for another year!
#Oklahoma #Texas #Trains
Heartland Flyer gets $3.5M to keep Fort Worth-Oklahoma City route alive for a year
The Regional Transportation Council approved emergency funding to keep the Heartland Flyer passenger train operating between Fort Worth and Oklahoma City.
fortworthreport.org
July 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
fortworthreport.org/2025/07/10/h...
So good to finally get some good news!
The #Amtrak #HeartlandFlyer will be operating for another year!
#Oklahoma #Texas #Trains
So good to finally get some good news!
The #Amtrak #HeartlandFlyer will be operating for another year!
#Oklahoma #Texas #Trains
www.kswo.com/2025/07/10/7...
Sharing for folks in the #Lawton / #FortSill area who are upset about the closing of the post museum and the horse program.
#Oklahoma
Sharing for folks in the #Lawton / #FortSill area who are upset about the closing of the post museum and the horse program.
#Oklahoma
7News Anchor Tarra Jones speaks with Buffalo Soldier on loss of Equid program
On tonight’s segment, 7News anchor Tarra Jones spoke to Brenda Raglin, Retired U.S. Army Civilian and Army veteran, and Chapter President Lawton/Fort Sill 9th & 10th Horse Cavalry.
www.kswo.com
July 10, 2025 at 6:34 PM
www.kswo.com/2025/07/10/7...
Sharing for folks in the #Lawton / #FortSill area who are upset about the closing of the post museum and the horse program.
#Oklahoma
Sharing for folks in the #Lawton / #FortSill area who are upset about the closing of the post museum and the horse program.
#Oklahoma
thewarhorse.org/military-con...
Several of my colleagues, one of my clients, and myself were quoted in this story about the new rise in #ConscientiousObjector applications in the #USMilitary
#MilitaryLaw #Law
Several of my colleagues, one of my clients, and myself were quoted in this story about the new rise in #ConscientiousObjector applications in the #USMilitary
#MilitaryLaw #Law
Is This ‘What They Signed Up For?’ New Military Missions Ignite Interest in Conscientious Objectors
Interest in military conscientious objector status surges as service members feel conflicted about the Trump administration's military mission.
thewarhorse.org
July 10, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Several of my colleagues, one of my clients, and myself were quoted in this story about the new rise in #ConscientiousObjector applications in the #USMilitary
#MilitaryLaw #Law
Several of my colleagues, one of my clients, and myself were quoted in this story about the new rise in #ConscientiousObjector applications in the #USMilitary
#MilitaryLaw #Law
Yee more proof that #Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters is a #fascist
#PragerU #AmericaFirst #FirstAmendment #Education #EdLaw
www.news9.com/story/686efa...
#PragerU #AmericaFirst #FirstAmendment #Education #EdLaw
www.news9.com/story/686efa...
Ryan Walters, OSDE partner with PragerU to vet teachers with 'America First' test
Oklahoma’s Department of Education collaborates with PragerU to create an assessment for incoming teachers, ensuring commitment to 'America First' education.
www.news9.com
July 10, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Yee more proof that #Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters is a #fascist
#PragerU #AmericaFirst #FirstAmendment #Education #EdLaw
www.news9.com/story/686efa...
#PragerU #AmericaFirst #FirstAmendment #Education #EdLaw
www.news9.com/story/686efa...
Reposted by James M. Branum
Your Cherokee words for today.
The top word is English followed by how it is written in the Cherokee language followed by how it is spelled in English then how to pronounce it phonetically.
The top word is English followed by how it is written in the Cherokee language followed by how it is spelled in English then how to pronounce it phonetically.
June 14, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Your Cherokee words for today.
The top word is English followed by how it is written in the Cherokee language followed by how it is spelled in English then how to pronounce it phonetically.
The top word is English followed by how it is written in the Cherokee language followed by how it is spelled in English then how to pronounce it phonetically.
Reposted by James M. Branum
Your Cherokee words for today.
The top word is English followed by how it is written in the Cherokee language followed by how it is spelled in English then how to pronounce it phonetically.
The top word is English followed by how it is written in the Cherokee language followed by how it is spelled in English then how to pronounce it phonetically.
June 14, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Your Cherokee words for today.
The top word is English followed by how it is written in the Cherokee language followed by how it is spelled in English then how to pronounce it phonetically.
The top word is English followed by how it is written in the Cherokee language followed by how it is spelled in English then how to pronounce it phonetically.
Reposted by James M. Branum
Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma, and other deep-red states are leading the pack in rural hospital closures. This is what happens when you gut Medicaid, reject federal dollars, and treat healthcare like a luxury.
You can’t blame “woke” when there’s no ER for 100 miles.
You can’t blame “woke” when there’s no ER for 100 miles.
July 7, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma, and other deep-red states are leading the pack in rural hospital closures. This is what happens when you gut Medicaid, reject federal dollars, and treat healthcare like a luxury.
You can’t blame “woke” when there’s no ER for 100 miles.
You can’t blame “woke” when there’s no ER for 100 miles.
Reposted by James M. Branum
Your Cherokee words for today.
The top word is English followed by how it is written in the Cherokee language followed by how it is spelled in English then how to pronounce it phonetically.
A boy about 10 years old was playing one day near the river, shooting at a mark with his bow and arrows until
The top word is English followed by how it is written in the Cherokee language followed by how it is spelled in English then how to pronounce it phonetically.
A boy about 10 years old was playing one day near the river, shooting at a mark with his bow and arrows until
July 8, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Your Cherokee words for today.
The top word is English followed by how it is written in the Cherokee language followed by how it is spelled in English then how to pronounce it phonetically.
A boy about 10 years old was playing one day near the river, shooting at a mark with his bow and arrows until
The top word is English followed by how it is written in the Cherokee language followed by how it is spelled in English then how to pronounce it phonetically.
A boy about 10 years old was playing one day near the river, shooting at a mark with his bow and arrows until
mondoweiss.net/2025/07/why-...
Powerful piece written by one of my military law clients (recently discharged from the USAF on the grounds of conscientious objection), Joy Metzler
#Peace #ShalomSalaam #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #ConscientiousObjection #USAF
Powerful piece written by one of my military law clients (recently discharged from the USAF on the grounds of conscientious objection), Joy Metzler
#Peace #ShalomSalaam #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #ConscientiousObjection #USAF
Why I quit the U.S. Air Force and went on a hunger strike to stop the Gaza genocide
Joy Metzler left the Air Force as a conscientious objector over U.S. support for Israeli atrocities in Palestine and joined a 40-day Veterans for Peace hunger strike for Gaza. She says it is crucial w...
mondoweiss.net
July 8, 2025 at 7:48 PM
mondoweiss.net/2025/07/why-...
Powerful piece written by one of my military law clients (recently discharged from the USAF on the grounds of conscientious objection), Joy Metzler
#Peace #ShalomSalaam #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #ConscientiousObjection #USAF
Powerful piece written by one of my military law clients (recently discharged from the USAF on the grounds of conscientious objection), Joy Metzler
#Peace #ShalomSalaam #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #ConscientiousObjection #USAF
Reposted by James M. Branum
When Ryan Walters says that new Oklahoma social studies standards are “pro-American,” he is admitting a bias that is certain to run counter to anything “fact-based.” When the facts are not pro-American, Ryan Walters denies the facts. #oklaed
July 3, 2025 at 12:02 AM
When Ryan Walters says that new Oklahoma social studies standards are “pro-American,” he is admitting a bias that is certain to run counter to anything “fact-based.” When the facts are not pro-American, Ryan Walters denies the facts. #oklaed
www.oklahoman.com/story/news/e...
(article also archived at: archive.ph/AQHeu )
It's great to see my friend @bakerleft.bsky.social quoted in this story!
As to more substantive thoughts...(continued)
#Oklahoma #SocialStudies #FirstAmendment #EdLaw #Education #Religion
(article also archived at: archive.ph/AQHeu )
It's great to see my friend @bakerleft.bsky.social quoted in this story!
As to more substantive thoughts...(continued)
#Oklahoma #SocialStudies #FirstAmendment #EdLaw #Education #Religion
Controversial new social studies academic standards are in place in Oklahoma. Now what?
State Superintendent Ryan Walters' controversial social studies academic standards now are in place for state schools. How might they be implemented?
www.oklahoman.com
July 7, 2025 at 6:27 PM
www.oklahoman.com/story/news/e...
(article also archived at: archive.ph/AQHeu )
It's great to see my friend @bakerleft.bsky.social quoted in this story!
As to more substantive thoughts...(continued)
#Oklahoma #SocialStudies #FirstAmendment #EdLaw #Education #Religion
(article also archived at: archive.ph/AQHeu )
It's great to see my friend @bakerleft.bsky.social quoted in this story!
As to more substantive thoughts...(continued)
#Oklahoma #SocialStudies #FirstAmendment #EdLaw #Education #Religion
www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...
In light of this legal ruling, I hope every #Mennonite and #Quaker family objects to compulsory patriotic indoctorination. Also families with objections to #heteronormativity can objections to, on religious grounds.
#LGBTQ #SCOTUS #ConLaw #FirstAmendment
In light of this legal ruling, I hope every #Mennonite and #Quaker family objects to compulsory patriotic indoctorination. Also families with objections to #heteronormativity can objections to, on religious grounds.
#LGBTQ #SCOTUS #ConLaw #FirstAmendment
Supreme Court backs parents seeking to opt their kids out of LGBTQ books in elementary schools
Parents sued Montgomery County, Maryland, schools after it said they couldn't opt their children out of exposure to LGBTQ books in the classroom.
www.nbcnews.com
June 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...
In light of this legal ruling, I hope every #Mennonite and #Quaker family objects to compulsory patriotic indoctorination. Also families with objections to #heteronormativity can objections to, on religious grounds.
#LGBTQ #SCOTUS #ConLaw #FirstAmendment
In light of this legal ruling, I hope every #Mennonite and #Quaker family objects to compulsory patriotic indoctorination. Also families with objections to #heteronormativity can objections to, on religious grounds.
#LGBTQ #SCOTUS #ConLaw #FirstAmendment
nlgmltf.org/military-law...
#Iran #Israel #USA #Peace #MilitaryLaw #Shalom #Salaam #Saleh #NLG #NationalLawyersGuild
#Iran #Israel #USA #Peace #MilitaryLaw #Shalom #Salaam #Saleh #NLG #NationalLawyersGuild
Military Law Task Force condemns US bombing of Iran - Military Law Task Force
(June 23, 2025) This statement can also be viewed/printed in PDF format here The Military Law Task Force of the National Lawyers Guild unequivocally condemns the bombing of Iran by U.S. forces– a clea...
nlgmltf.org
June 24, 2025 at 3:23 AM