As Trump Sets Military Against Civilians, Service Members Have Duty to Disobey

June 11, 2025June 11, 2025 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

The Marines are trained in combat, not crowd control. People are likely to get hurt.

As Trump Sets Military Against Civilians, Service Members Have Duty to Disobey

In recent years, we have gotten calls on the GI Rights Hotline from service members concerned about having to police the US-Mexican border and/or police demostrations in the US. Others feel disturbed by US support for specific overseas operations, like Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank. Many call us with a troubled conscience, and some ask about applying for a conscientious objection (CO) discharge. Military regulations spell out very specific criteria for military members to qualify as a conscientious objector. Keep reading to see if a CO discharge may be appropriate for you. Even if you don’t meet the definition of a conscientious objector, you may still qualify for a different discharge. You can call us on the hotline to discuss your options: 877-447-4487.

Trump Called Threat to Journalistic Freedom After Foreign Press Hit by ‘Non-Lethal’ Rounds

When was the Democratic Party anti-war?

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Once in a while, I listen to “establishment controlled” Democracy Now. Today, I decided to listen to their episode with Bernie Sanders’ former foreign policy adviser, Matt Duss. They talked about how the Democratic Party has become “The Party of War” as if it’s something that’s recently happened. Left out of this conversation was if the Democratic Party was ever anti-war? I don’t recall a time in my life in which the Democrats were.

Ukraine Sent Poor, Untrained Men Into Bakhmut Meat Grinder to Save Better Forces for Counteroffensive

May 27, 2023May 28, 2023 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Ukraine sent untrained recruits into the battle of Bakhmut to save its professional soldiers for an expected counteroffensive, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.
Ukraine Sent Poor, Untrained Men Into Bakhmut Meat Grinder to Save Better Forces for Counteroffensive

Nazi Regiment Azov Back To Front Lines + More Azov Updates

December 28, 2022December 28, 2022 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Nazi Regiment Azov Back To Front Lines

Video via HANDS OFF SYRIA

“Limited in movement and communication”: the ambassador of Ukraine to Turkey about the living conditions of commanders from Mariupol

Thousands of soldiers from Ukraine’s Azov regiment gather to watch a Viking longboat burn at ceremony in memory of their fallen comrades

White supremacists are misappropriating Norse mythology, says expert

Norse Mythology and Nazi Propaganda

Why Congress Can’t Stop the CIA From Working With Forces That Commit Abuses

December 19, 2022December 19, 2022 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)1 Comment

The Leahy Law prohibits the U.S. military from providing training and equipment to foreign security forces that commit human rights abuses, but it does not apply to U.S. intelligence agencies. Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy said it should.
Why Congress Can’t Stop the CIA From Working With Forces That Commit Abuses

This Supreme Court ruling helps the military avoid accountability for harming troops. That could soon change

October 7, 2022October 7, 2022 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

For decades, the Feres Doctrine has shielded the military from lawsuits over training mishaps, medical malpractice, and sexual assault.
This Supreme Court ruling helps the military avoid accountability for harming troops. That could soon change

Pentagon Struggles to Recruit Young Americans, Army Waives High School Graduation Requirement & Requirement for Women to Register for the Draft Back on the Table

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)1 Comment

Pentagon Struggles to Recruit Young Americans, Army Waives High School Graduation Requirement

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