James M. Branum
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James M. Branum
@jmbranum.bsky.social
· Jul 17
James M. Branum
@jmbranum.bsky.social
· Jul 11
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
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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.”
James M. Branum
@jmbranum.bsky.social
· Jul 10
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
James M. Branum
@jmbranum.bsky.social
· Jul 10
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
James M. Branum
@jmbranum.bsky.social
· Jul 10
James M. Branum
@jmbranum.bsky.social
· Jul 10
James M. Branum
@jmbranum.bsky.social
· Jul 10
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
James M. Branum
@jmbranum.bsky.social
· Jul 10
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
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James M. Branum
@jmbranum.bsky.social
· Jul 8
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
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James M. Branum
@jmbranum.bsky.social
· Jul 7
James M. Branum
@jmbranum.bsky.social
· Jul 7
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
James M. Branum
@jmbranum.bsky.social
· Jul 7
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
James M. Branum
@jmbranum.bsky.social
· Jul 7
Israeli troops arbitrarily opened fire on Gaza's civilians, soldier tells Sky News
The soldier reportedly recalled several instances in which civilians were shot on the orders of commanders, including once when they were scavenging scrap metal and solar panels nearby.
www.nbcnews.com
James M. Branum
@jmbranum.bsky.social
· Jun 28
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
James M. Branum
@jmbranum.bsky.social
· Jun 24
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