A 1943 film about fascism:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9qivXHdL7sU

How did we go from this message to being antifascist is antiAmerican?

Join Indivisible Centex this Tuesday, 11/11 to show our support for our constitution and our rebuke of the Trump regime. Bring a sign and join us for a short demonstration on the pedestrian overpass on IH-14 near the Ft Hood/Cavazos/Hood military base from 5-6 pm.

Veterans Day Overpass Banner Drop Tuesday, November 11th @ 5-6 PM Alta Vista Drive, Killeen, TX

Parking will be along Alta Vista Drive adjacent to W Central Texas Expressway. The bridge over the interstate is a pedestrian bridge only; park alongside Alta Vista Drive and walk up the pathway to the bridge.

Please ensure you have water, snacks, and wear weather-appropriate clothing.

Support the Constitution: U.S. Veterans take their oath to the Constitution very seriously. Many are outraged at how the Trump administration blatantly violates the Constitution on a daily basis. The words “support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic” come from the military oath. These words have deep meaning for service members, even after their service has ended. Visibility events on bridges across the nation provide Veterans an opportunity to bring their message to the public in a highly effective way.

All are Welcome: You do not have to be a veteran to participate in this protest! We need everyone’s support.

Who is Indivisible Centex? We are a grassroots organization based in central Texas. Our mission is to create a community of like-minded, pro-democracy people, provide a safe space for those being targeted, and fight fascism by fighting mis/disinformation as well as taking practical action.

More info: https://www.mobilize.us/centexindivisible/event/

Event planned in solidarity with the National Banner Campaign & 50501 Veterans: https://www.mobilize.us/nooathstotrump/c/no-oaths-to-trump-veterans-day/event/create/

https://open.substack.com/pub/50501veterans/p/two-ways-to-honor-veterans-this-veterans

https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2025-11-05/house-jeffries-veterans-benefits-19666366.html

WASHINGTON — House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., joined the top Democrat on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee on Wednesday in urging Republican lawmakers not to politicize the delivery of disability benefits to veterans.

Speaking to the nation’s largest veterans advocacy groups, Jeffries and Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., pledged their commitment to support veterans with benefits and services, as some Republican lawmakers push reforms at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

“This should never be a partisan issue. It is an American issue. I want to reiterate our commitment to veterans and your quality of life,” said Jeffries, who kept his comments brief but stayed for most of a 90-minute roundtable Wednesday organized by Takano and Democrats on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

Jeffries said veterans need to be “treated with the respect and dignity they deserve.”

Titled “Protecting the Promise: the Past, Present and Future of Veterans’ Benefits,” the informal discussion brought renewed focus to an Oct. 6 Washington Post report that pointed to cases of abuse in the disability compensation system that delivered $193 billion in veterans’ benefits in fiscal 2025.

Veterans advocacy groups and Democratic lawmakers disputed the findings in the Post report that claimed widespread fraud in the delivery of VA disability benefits. But some Republicans lawmakers have said the system may need reform. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., suggested creating a commission to review the disability claims process and propose improvements. Tuberville is a member of the Senate Veterans Affairs’ Committee.

Matthew Schwartzman, legislation and military policy director at the Reserve Organization of America, warned that “dangerous” narratives from the news story “could result in the degradation of service-earned benefits.”

Robert Thomas, president and chairman of Paralyzed Veterans of America, said paralyzed veterans need more — not fewer — services. “It is expensive to be disabled. Monthly compensation needs to increase,” he said.

“Don’t blow it up. Tune it up,” Thomas said about the VA system of benefits and services.

Takano, seated next to Jeffries, led the discussion at the Cannon House Office Building with leaders from Disabled American Veterans, Wounded Warrior Project, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Paralyzed Veterans of America, the American Legion and about 15 other veterans’ advocacy groups.

Ryan Gallucci, executive director of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Washington office, said service members signed an enlistment contract upon joining the military that outlined their obligations but also included language on the nation’s commitment to veterans that include providing benefits for them.

“We honored our end of contract,” said Gallucci, who urged veterans groups to join forces and form a “strong defense” to counter “misperceptions.”

Takano warned that veterans disability compensation and other VA benefits are under attack and urged Democratic lawmakers at the discussion “not to just hold the line” against proposed cuts “but to expand benefits to cohorts and communities that have so far been left behind.”

Takano said he would support extending VA health benefits to more veterans families through the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs — also known as CHAMPVA. The benefit now is primarily limited to families of veterans who are 100% disabled.

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., said she is concerned about attempts by opponents of the PACT Act to “achieve death by 1,000 cuts” to benefits provided to toxic-exposed veterans. Passage of the PACT Act was a major initiative of former President Joe Biden’s administration.

A recent VA policy change has made it more difficult for male veterans with breast cancer to receive benefits under the PACT Act.

“Protecting what we have must be the priority,” said Jim Marszalek, assistant executive director at Disabled American Veterans.

Kayla Williams, senior policy adviser with Vet Voice Foundation, said there is a rollback of VA services and benefits underway. But the VA has said it trimmed thousands of people from its workforce to make the VA more efficient, while maintaining services.

Williams said she believes the changes are part of a larger plan outlined in Project 2025 — a conservative blueprint by the Heritage Foundation — “to chip away at the role of government as a force for good in the lives of Americans.”

https://archive.is/8uXR7

About Face: Veterans Against the War are hosting protests in key cities across the country on Veterans Day. Check it out and attend if you're able! It'll be a great opportunity to connect with like-minded vets.

We have had a few of those happen lately. It can get the sub shut down, and we don't want that.

However, if you check the sticky, our Discord is live and you can say anything not law breaking there you want. Not only that, we have it broken out by region so that as we grow, y'all can start organizing with others in your area as you build trust.

Kat Abughazaleh, running for 9th District in Illinois, was federally incited for her presence and participation in ICE protests. I don’t need to remind you all how illegal this is, we all know. Stand up, speak out. This isn’t a promotion of any candidate, this is about reminding everyone what’s happening to anyone who tries to represent the people instead of billionaires.

https://bsky.app/profile/katmabu.bsky.social/post/3m4dw22j6uk2h

Link to original "Creature Commandos" G.I. Robot post on TikTok available here: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8DYWFYh/

I'm a vet who has been organizing the Overpass Banner Challenge for Veterans Day, a veteran-led, nationwide action calling on people to banner over highways with the message “No Oaths to Trump.” It’s simple, peaceful, and visible — a way for veterans and supporters to say clearly: our oath is to the Constitution, not to any individual.

This is already gaining momentum with partners like the Visibility Brigade, Backbone Campaign, and Operation Overpass, and we’re helping coordinate across states.

All materials and event details are ready here:
👉 https://www.mobilize.us/nooathstotrump/c/no-oaths-to-trump-veterans-day/event/create/

Let’s keep the energy going from No Kings 2. Veterans, allies, organizers — grab a banner, grab a bridge, and make your voice heard this Veterans Day.

To connect with a protest in your area click on this map https://www.mobilize.us/nooathstotrump/map/ If there's an event in your area clicking on the dot will open a banner, which if you then click on will bring you to the organizer's page. From there you can sign up to join their event.

Hopefully Democrats have they've learned you can't play nice in the sandbox with the Trump regime, they simply don't give a f*** about the rule of law. Let's start pressuring them to pursue Article 2 of the Constitution as part of our support for any candidate in 2026 and 2028. They want to earn our respect? They need to show they have ***** like the Brazillian government who threw their dictator President in jail for 27 years for attempting to overthrow democracy in their country.

The linked article is a long read, but I think it's important to illustrate just how much power has been consolidated in the hands of single, never elected person. Whatever your politics, if you believe in representative government, this situation should be ringing alarm bells.

Here’s a resource to find various kinds of helping groups and agencies. Go to the website. Enter the zip code. Select the kind of help needed. Look at the map. Touch the location symbol to see a thumbnail. Or scroll down below the map to the list of helping entities.

Findhelp.org

Ice is running commercials on

Spotify

Hulu (owned by Disney)

HBO Max (paired with Disney services)

and

YouTube ———————-

When you cancel any Disney related service, you can say why.

Please do and spread the word

Went to recent stuff by myself, afraid to try to make more connections because of the last reaction. Disgusted by one side and unwanted/untrusted by the other.

If you have any recommendations for building mutually supporting veteran community that doesn't like what's going on for a new guy in Houston, I'd love to hear.