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The Pentagon Retreats from Climate Fight as Heat and Storms Slam Troops

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Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 4h

Climate change isn't a distant threat for the US military. It's a daily challenge.

By: @floodlightnews.org

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The US military has to deal with the consequences of climate change every day, but the Pentagon is dismissing it all the same.

Syria’s Dead Cities, US Deporting Afghans, Rocket Launches, and More

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Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 1d

The Latest at Inkstick: Syria’s Dead Cities, US Deporting Afghans, Rocket Launches, and More

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The latest at Inkstick Media.

The Gaza Ceasefire Deal is a Start, But It's Only a Start

Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 1d

The Gaza ceasefire is a good start, but its success will largely hinge on whether the Netanyahu government abides by its terms.

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The deal between Israel and Hamas will hinge in large part on whether the Netanyahu government will abide by its terms.

The Bizarre, Alarming White House 'Antifa Roundtable'

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Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 2d

"On top of that fact, prosecuting people for adhering to an anti-fascist political worldview would, of course, violate the First Amendment, but the only time the issue of free speech came up was when the president said it no longer existed."

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Plus, Stephen Miller's belief in absolute presidential authority, the French far right's renewed push, and ICE's surveillance plans.

Rocket Launches Prompt Environmental Fears on California Coast

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Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 2d

"In the middle of all of this, SpaceX is launching rockets. It wants to launch many, many more. So does the Air Force, and Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB), the West Coast’s primary range for rocket and ICBM testing. They plan to launch 100 SpaceX rockets per year in the near future."

In a part of coastal California known for its biodiversity, SpaceX and the Air Force want to ramp up rocket launches.

The Bizarre, Alarming White House 'Antifa Roundtable'

Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 5d

The Bizarre, Alarming White House 'Antifa Roundtable'

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Plus, Stephen Miller's belief in absolute presidential authority, the French far right's renewed push, and ICE's surveillance plans.

Deep Dive: The US Aid Fueling Israel's Two-Year Gaza War

Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 5d

A new report takes a hard look at the at least $21.7 billion in American military aid to Israel during its war on Gaza.

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A new report takes a hard look at the at least $21.7 billion in American military aid to Israel during its war on Gaza.

Why Anti-Fascists are in Trump's Crosshairs — Again

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Patrick Strickland @patrickobrienstrickland.com · 6d

I wrote this last week @inkstickmedia.com, about the American mainstreaming of fascist politics and the relentless state push to crush any pushback to it:

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Trump and his allies have blamed the left for the bulk of political violence, despite the long history of far-right attacks.

When Corporations Decide What You Read

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Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 6d

Independent journalism is fragile — help Inkstick continue reporting without fear or favor.

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Independent journalism is fragile — help Inkstick continue reporting without fear or favor.

The Displaced Syrians Living in the Country's 'Dead Cities'

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Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 6d

The civil war led some displaced Syrians to build makeshift shelters on ancient archeological sites. Now, many cannot afford to return to and rebuild their destroyed homes.

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During Syria's 13-year civil war, many displaced families took up residence in the country's long-abandoned 'Dead Cities.'

Rocket Launches Prompt Environmental Fears on California Coast

Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 7d

In an area of coastal California known for its biodiversity, SpaceX and the Air Force want to ramp up rocket launches.

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In a part of coastal California known for its biodiversity, SpaceX and the Air Force want to ramp up rocket launches.

Critical State: US Governors vs. the US Military

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Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 7d

If you read just one thing this week … read about the governors pushing back against Trump's military deployments.

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If you read just one thing this week … read about the governors pushing back against Trump's military deployments.

In Fukushima, the disaster never truly ended. Radiation lingers in soil and trees, abandoned schools stand as memorials, and families balance memory, safety, and renewal.

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Aditi Verma @repeatedroots.bsky.social · 8d

I visited Fukushima this summer. Here are some thoughts on how ongoing decontamination efforts there consider humans and nature, and strike a balance between memory, safety, and revival.
It was such a meaningful visit and I hope to return to help in some way.

Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 21d

In Fukushima, the disaster never truly ended. Radiation lingers in soil and trees, abandoned schools stand as memorials, and families balance memory, safety, and renewal.

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Postcards From Fukushima

The US Let Afghanistan Fall. Now It's Deporting Afghans.

Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 8d

Tens of thousands of Afghans are in the US without permanent legal protections, leaving them vulnerable to the whims of a government that has never respected their sacrifice.

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As the Trump administration escalates deportations, tens of thousands of Afghans are in the US without permanent legal protections.

Israel's Forever War on Palestinian Refugees

Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 8d

When Israeli bulldozers tore through Gaza refugee camps in 1971, it was part of a process of attacking and re-dispossessing Palestinian refugees that has continued at a breakneck pace across decades.

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Since 1948, Israel has made a habit of targeting Palestinian refugee camps, striking the people it's already displaced.

Trump’s Military Debacle, US Antifa, LGBTQ+ Ukrainians, and More

Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 9d

The Latest at Inkstick: Trump’s Military Debacle, US Antifa, LGBTQ+ Ukrainians, and More

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The latest at Inkstick Media.

How a Scottsdale zoning fight became a battle over power and policing.

Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 9d

The latest episode of the Things That Go Boom podcast looks at how a Scottsdale zoning fight became a battle over power and policing.

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Taser Town

‘Let’s Go Bash Some Skulls’: Inside the Militarization of Trump’s America

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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 12d

Speaking to @inkstickmedia.com, a military officer in California warned about the increasing “MAGA-fication” he's seeing inside the military.

As Trump deploys troops to more cities, he says he's worried that some of his fellow soldiers have “softened at the idea of abusing their fellow people.”

As the Trump administration expands its push to militarize US cities, critics rail against the heavy-handed impact on marginalized groups.

A new analysis argues that the US military must adapt to remain competitive amid the rapidly evolving nature of warfare.

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Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 12d

Deep Dive: Bandwidth as a Resource of War

‘Let’s Go Bash Some Skulls’: Inside the Militarization of Trump’s America

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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 13d

"The merging of Trump-era politics with the military and ICE is eroding due process, normalizing extremist rhetoric, and threatening the safety of communities nationwide."

#WarIsNotTheAnswer -- at home or abroad.

As the Trump administration expands its push to militarize US cities, critics rail against the heavy-handed impact on marginalized groups.

Why Anti-Fascists are in Trump's Crosshairs — Again

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Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 13d

Why Anti-Fascists are in Trump’s Crosshairs — Again

By: @patrickobrienstrickland.com

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Trump and his allies have blamed the left for the bulk of political violence, despite the long history of far-right attacks.

Critical State: For the Palestinians, a Lopsided 'Peace Deal'

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Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 14d

If you read just one thing this week … read about Trump's proposed plan to end the war in Gaza.

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If you read just one thing this week … read about Trump's proposed plan to end the war in Gaza.

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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 14d

William Hartung argues "The administration’s perspective on the role of the military is not just misguided. It is unacceptable if the United States is to retain a democracy worthy of the name." @inkstickmedia.com @quincyinst.bsky.social
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The US Military Isn’t a Political Weapon, but Trump and Hegseth Are Using It Like One

With promises of “maximum lethality” and talk of using US cities as “training grounds,” Tuesday’s remarks signal a dangerous redefinition of the military’s role.

The US Military Isn’t a Political Weapon, but Trump and Hegseth Are Using It Like One

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Inkstick Media @inkstickmedia.com · 14d

With promises of “maximum lethality” and talk of using US cities as “training grounds,” Trump's and Hegseth's remarks signal a dangerous redefinition of the military’s role.

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With promises of “maximum lethality” and talk of using US cities as “training grounds,” Tuesday’s remarks signal a dangerous redefinition of the military’s role.