Common Defense
@commondefense
The nation's largest grassroots membership organization of Progressive Veterans. #VetsForDemocracy #VetsForClimate
This 4th of July, we remember that true patriotism means embracing our full story—the struggle, the resistance, and the promise. Today, we honor our truth and commit to shaping what comes next. The fight for freedom continues.

Marines deployed with ICE. 2,000 National Guard troops across 20 states may be next. This isn’t what we fought for. ✍️ Sign our petition with @ACLU : bit.ly/defend-the-con… #NoTroopsAgainstCivilians #ProtectDemocracy

Mixing military roles with law enforcement is wrong—doing so erodes the principles of a free and democratic society.
Proud to amplify this letter signed by 125+ veterans in Florida in opposition to deployment of Marines for ICE operations in Florida. As @AlexanderMcCoy4 writes: "Inserting troops into domestic law enforcement undermines public safety and risks escalating tense situations." 1/2
On July 11, the Trump Org announced Trump Tower Bucharest, partnering with a Romanian developer under corruption investigation. The conflicts of interest are glaring. The media silence? Even louder. 🧵 @JuddLegum : popular.info/p/the-medias-t…
✊ Democracy demands clear boundaries. ADD YOUR NAME 🔗 bit.ly/defend-the-con… #ProtectDemocracy #CommonDefense #aclu

Angela Montalvo, Army vet & PA organizer for Common Defense, honors John Lewis' legacy at Good Trouble Lives On Day in Harrisburg. She calls on vets to rise for justice, voting rights & equality. 💪🏽 commondefense.us/join #GoodTrouble #VeteransForJustice #CommonDefense
When you see something that is not right, get into #GoodTrouble! Join us TODAY to stand against injustice, fight for our rights, and create a better future. Find an event near you. goodtroubleliveson.org/?utm_source=co…
Veterans Power America & Rep. Aaron Marquez highlighted how EVs drive Arizona jobs, savings & energy security. Air Force vet Melissa Cordero warned: EV rollbacks threaten the progress vets fought for. 🔗 veteranspoweramerica.org #FreedomToDrive #VeteransPowerAmerica #Arizona
Our rights are under attack! Join the nationwide day of peaceful action on July 17th. Let's fight back! #GoodTroubleLivesOn goodtroubleliveson.org/?utm_source=co…
This isn't law and order. It's chaos and cover-ups. Trump's DOJ is in disarray over the Epstein files. Bongino may resign after clashing with AG Pam Bondi. True leadership demands consistency—Trump's team keeps shifting. #VeteransAgainstTrump #EpsteinFiles
Gut the State Dept while the world burns? Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan, Haiti, Myanmar — now's when we need diplomacy most. We stand with the public servants who've dedicated their careers to advancing American values. ▶️ commondefense.us/stand-with-pub…

We are not spectators to history. We are the makers of it. On July 17, communities are coming together for #GoodTroubleLivesOn—a nationwide day of peaceful, nonviolent action. Find an event near you. goodtroubleliveson.org
Not only can you not seek asylum here anymore, even our churches are no longer sanctuaries. The once shining city on the hill is dark.
🚨 This is an extraordinary document for an extraordinary time; the Catholic Church authorizing parishioners to indefinitely skip Mass out of fear that they will be detained and deported on their way to worship.
REMINDER: Pete Hegseth is too incompetent — even for Trump. He paused weapons to Ukraine without telling the White House. This is what happens when extremists play dress-up as leaders. #UnfitToServe #VetsAgainstTrump #SlavaUkraini
Agreed. What happened in MacArthur Park was a disgrace—pure political theater. Six months after the LA fires, Trump and Stephen Miller sent masked agents and armored vehicles into a public park. We won't stop standing up to this cruelty.
🇺🇸 Veterans and military families agree: military troops should not police our communities. Add your name to our petition with @ACLU demanding the DoD withdraw troops from LA now. ✊🔗 act.aclu.org/a/service-memb… #TroopsOffOurStreets #ProtectDemocracy
