WATCH: TCN organizer Dr. Maggie Seymour in support of VA HB286, the Virginia National Guard Integrity & Democracy Protection Act. The bill strengthens constitutional oversight, boosts readiness for families/units, and keeps the Guard out of partisan misuse—especially at the ballot box.

Who can deploy the Guard? Under what authority? For how long? With what oversight? Del. Michael Feggans on how VA HB286 puts clear process and transparency back around National Guard deployments—plus guardrails against using the Guard to intimidate voters. www.dailypress.com/2026/01/29/c...

It started as a Facebook group in 2017. Mormon women who decided ethics still mattered in public life. They fought for fair maps. When lawmakers overturned Prop 4, they sued—and won. Sending our admiration and thanks to MWEG for putting democracy into action. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Honor the Dead

We salute these VA workers for honoring #AlexPretti. As they say, "We are healthcare workers for veterans. We know what heroes look like." youtube.com/shorts/bgCcE...

Minnesotans know the difference between ICE and the National Guard. We proud of our @NationalGuardMn troops supporting their neighbors and protecting their rights as Americans. @governorwalz.mn.gov, thank you for making sure troops are doing right

We are horrified by the shooting of Alex Pretti by Department of Homeland Security agents. Alex was a nurse who served veterans at the Veterans Affairs hospital and a member of AFGE Local 3669. His death is a tragedy for his family, his coworkers, and the community he served.

Friend of TCN Dr. Maria J. Stephan was on Colbert last night, talking nonviolent resistance to authoritarianism, as Minnesotans call for national solidarity with their general strike happening today. Her testimony is powerful and timely. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7Mg...

Vet Voice Foundation, Protect Democracy, States United, and forty-one former secretaries of the Army and Navy and retired senior military officers filed a brief in support of Senator Kelly's motion for preliminary relief against Secretary Pete Hegseth. protectdemocracy.org/wp-content/u...

We urge the administration to pull back and not to invoke the #InsurrectionAct.

The Justice Dept. targeting Gov. Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey for demanding transparency after Renee Good was killed by an ICE agent is unprecedented, and unAmerican. This sends a chilling message to any official who dares to speak up for their community. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

Trump has publicly mused about invoking the Insurrection Act to enhance his ability to deploy troops on American soil. But, it doesn’t suspend the Constitution, impose "martial law", or exempt the military from following all applicable state and federal laws. Get the facts ⬇️ protdem.org/IAExplained

When we say "watching" we should make clear: we aren't talking live stream. We mean putting bodies on the ground, in the room, to show solidarity, and to bear witness. You show up. So we show up. History is made by those who do.

Sen. Durbin quotes @itsapurdy.bsky.social "Tragedy should not be used to flatten complex realities, erase years of life saving work, or cast suspicion on an entire community that stood shoulder to shoulder with the United States in our longest war." www.chamberlainnetwork.us/the-report/t...

The Chamberlain Network is watching the Senate Judiciary Hearing today, examining Afghan Allies after the 2021 Kabul Airlift. Follow along as we share key moments and comments from veterans who served in Afghanistan and worked in relocation and evacuation efforts www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgtp...

The Kelly case has been assigned to Judge Richard Leon. That's especially ironic because it was Judge Leon who held, in Larrabee, that the Constitution bars the military from prosecuting retired servicemembers (like Senator Kelly) for post-retirement offenses: cases.justia.com/federal/dist...

TCN statement on the killing of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis during a federal enforcement operation. The public deserves a transparent, independent investigation and federal agencies that prioritize restraint when armed force meets a neighborhood street.

Five years ago, a mob tried to stop the peaceful transfer of power. Violence was used to try to overturn an election. Today, some want to erase the consequences. Chamberlain Network members have spoken loudly on why accountability for attacks on democracy matters. www.youtube.com/shorts/F9jtm...

Congress must act immediately to assert its constitutional authority to demand transparency from the executive branch and conduct rigorous oversight of any military action already underway. www.chamberlainnetwork.us/the-report/t...

TCN Members spoke up. They spoke out in an amicus brief. They pushed back publicly. Now the effort to deploy the National Guard over state objections has been dropped in three major cities. That’s a win. And it belongs to everyone who tried. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/u...

We’re hosting an in-person Civic Leadership Convening for veterans. • Atlanta, GA • February 25–27 • Travel & lodging support available This convening is for veterans who want practical civic skills they can use at the local or state level. Applications open. forms.gle/GRTbb58f5uGK...

If The Chamberlain Network had a Color of the Year, it would be: Olive Drab. Adopted by the U.S. Army in 1902. Never technically “green,” it was mixed from black and ochre pigments. One quartermaster described it as “pig slop.” A color shaped by service. Just like The Chamberlain Network.

The DC Circuit issued an order in the case challenging President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in Washington, DC. The order addresses whether a lower court ruling takes effect while the appeal is pending. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...

The hearts of The Chamberlain Network staff and members are with the families mourning two U.S. service members and a civilian interpreter killed in Syria. We extend our condolences and hold the injured close in our thoughts as they recover.

It has been a busy week in the world of domestic National Guard deployments. Court orders, appellate signals, congressional scrutiny, and rising costs — all shaping the legal fight over federal control of state Guard forces. Let's recap whats new in the world of National Guard litigation:

Last year, in a SCOTUS amicus brief supporting presidential immunity, AG Bondi wrote that officers are required to refuse unlawful orders, including an order to kill nonmilitary targets. Justice Alito agreed. Lawmakers saying the same are now being investigated. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/u...

Chamberlain CEO Chris Purdy served in the Guard, was a leader in advocating for Afghans, and has been a leader and expert voice on the NG domestic deployments. Few can speak as comprehensively about the issues involved in the recent shootings Your weekend listen: cms.megaphone.fm/channel/CBS7...

Distinction. Proportionality. Military necessity. Humanity. These are the legal guardrails that keep U.S. power disciplined, and our troops protected. Marine combat veteran @joeplenzler.bsky.social lays out why the recent strike reporting is so alarming: substack.com/inbox/post/1...

TCN trains veterans to speak out against political violence, strengthen their communities, and stand up for democratic norms. On Giving Tuesday, help us build that bench of civic superstars: www.chamberlainnetwork.us/donate Who do you trust to hold the line when pressure rises?

More TCN Staff Thanksgiving Favorites, Traditions, and Gratitude. Next we have: Founder and CEO, Chris! Favorite side: Anything potato based Favorite pie: Pumpkin Pie Turkey Trot family: Yes, but only me. My wife threatened to divorce me when I asked her to come on a run

Next one up! Arabella, communications Favorite side: Scalloped potatoes Favorite pie: Pecan Turkey Trot: no way!

Our thoughts are with the service members who were harmed today, and their families We don't know what motivated this senseless act, but one thing is clear – if the National Guard had not been deployed when they weren’t needed, this would not have happened www.chamberlainnetwork.us/the-report/s...

Thanksgiving gives us space to notice the folks who serve in all kinds of ways — in families, neighborhoods, and communities. This week we're sharing Thanksgiving memories and traditions from around the TCN team, and things we are grateful for this season. First up: Marine Corps veteran Maggie

Thanksgiving at TCN: Colonel , sir, the turkey is ready, but it seems like we forgot to put someone in charge of bringing a carving knife. No one has one, and we don't have anything to cut the turkey with. What should we do? Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain:

The Pentagon has opened an investigation into Sen. Mark Kelly (a retired Navy captain) and is weighing whether to recall him into the military so he can be punished under the UCMJ. AP has the full story here: apnews.com/article/pent... This is not normal — and here’s why it matters. 1/

On the investigation of Sen. Kelly: "Weaponizing the military’s legal system against political critics ... risks eroding the trust that underpins both civilian oversight and military professionalism" - Chris Purdy, Chamberlain Network Founder and CEO www.chamberlainnetwork.us/the-report/t...

TCN condemns the President’s decision to answer a message about lawful orders with claims of “sedition” and calls for execution. The President must not use his position of authority to promote political violence against those who disagree with him. www.chamberlainnetwork.us/the-report/t...

Swastikas and nooses aren’t “potentially divisive” - they are symbols of racist and antisemitic hate, violence, and genocide. By no longer classifying them as hate symbols, the Coast Guard is doing nothing less than normalizing violent extremism. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

Veterans from across the country met with members of Congress to defend the principle that troops do not belong on our streets. Veterans spoke from experience about the risks these deployments pose both to public trust, and military readiness. www.aclu.org/press-releas...

TCN’s Keegan Evans and Paul Johnston lay out what that oath demands of us now: stand with those in uniform, resist improper orders, and protect the nonpartisan military our democracy depends on. Read their Veterans Day commentary: www.santacruzsentinel.com/2025/11/11/g...

Excellent, accessible explainer of the National Guard cases for non-lawyers—clear, accurate, and grounded in statutory history. If you’re trying to understand why “regular forces” matters and what’s at stake with federalizing the Guard, start here. www.activevoice.us/p/regular-fo...

Domestic troop deployments have cost $473 million and counting—$270M in D.C., $172M in L.A., and more in Portland, Chicago, Memphis. Federal judges have ruled them illegal. theintercept.com/2025/11/11/c...

Service doesn’t stop when the uniform comes off. This Veterans Day, we honor every veteran who continues to serve—by defending democracy, standing for truth, and leading in our communities. To our members: thank you for living the mission, every day.

Happy Birthday, Marines. 250 years of honor, courage, and commitment. From all of us at The Chamberlain Network—Semper Fi.

Judge Immergut, a Trump appointee, ruled the president had no lawful basis to federalize or deploy the National Guard in Oregon. Evidence showed protests near Portland’s ICE facility were small, mostly peaceful, and managed by local police. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...

Twenty-four generals and admirals fired or frozen out in nine months, without cause, often against senior advice -- for ties to Milley, or for defending women, or questioning strikes. A military built on merit is being re-wired for loyalty tests. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...

Happening tonight: TCN member call + training on letters to the editor—how to write them and get them placed. Nov 6, 2025 • 7:00 PM ET Meet other folks like you who want to get involved, and learn how you can. See you tonight. Register: zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Letters to the Editor can still make a big impact. Join us Thursday, Nov 6 at 6PM ET to learn practical tips on writing and placing them — and see how your voice can make a difference. RSVP:

Appreciation to Rep. Harrigan for backing #RightToRepair reforms. Veterans know maintenance is discipline—his support helps keep our services and communities equipped to repair what they rely on.