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The Constitution is clear and the stakes are high. The Chamberlain Network joined a coalition of faith, veteran & watchdog groups demanding Congress reclaim its war powers authority. Article I is not optional www.commondreams.org/news/iran-wa...

The U.S. is already in active hostilities, launched without congressional authorization, and the 60-day War Powers deadline is approaching fast. Congress must do its job. If this conflict is to continue, lawmakers must authorize it. If it is to stop, Congress must say so. wapo.st/3OCYV3w

Veterans: want to take action for democracy but not sure where to start? Come find your people. This Thursday, April 16 | 6PM ET. All are welcome. Register: zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Reporting indicates Secretary Hegseth engaged in discriminatory interference in military promotions. That's deeply concerning, and antithetical to military and American values. Use this link to send a letter to the White House demanding accountability: act.chamberlainnetwork.us/campaign/159...

Thurs, Apr 16 | 6PM ET — TCN Monthly Member Call We'll cover: → Our election integrity campaign → Leadership firings at the DoD → A listening session on the Iran crisis Join us — register here: zoom.us/meeting/regi...

On this day, April 9, 1865, Commanding General of the United States Army Ulysses S. Grant accepted the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia. Three days later, on April 12, Brigadier General Joshua L. Chamberlain, brevetted major general, presided over the formal surrender ceremony.

Minority Veterans of America and The Chamberlain Network are proud to launch Our Stories, Our Truth — a national tour highlighting the lived experiences of underrepresented veterans. First stop: April 11, Chicago, IL www.chamberlainnetwork.us/the-report/v...

Secretary Hegseth is injecting politics and discrimination into the military promotion process. We are asking veterans to speak up and take action. Use the link to send a letter to the WH demanding accountability. chamberlainnetwork.quorum.us/campaign/159...

Secretary Hegseth’s firing of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George is deeply concerning. The latest in a troubling pattern, firing senior officers this way degrades readiness, weakens candor, and risks public trust in an apolitical force. Our statement: www.chamberlainnetwork.us/the-report/t...

Voting by mail is how deployed troops participate in the democracy they defend - dating back to Civil War soldiers voting from the field A new executive order puts their ballots at risk Take action: tell your state lawmakers to protect military voting chamberlainnetwork.quorum.us/campaign/159...

Friend of Chamberlain Network, and board member @jasondozier.bsky.social - we think he's pretty great as well

Oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara are underway at the Supreme Court right now. The Chamberlain Network went on record — filing an amicus brief with the Court in defense of the 14th Amendment and birthright citizenship. Read it here: www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25...

"We will look back at Donald Trump’s presidency as years where the concept of election integrity got turned on its head. In the name of protecting democracy, Trump is breaking democracy. The damage could last a generation, even if the shelf life of his new executive order might be measured in days."

The Constitution gives states the authority to run their own elections. No president gets to decide who can vote in America by executive decree. Our statement condemning the President's unconstitutional Executive Order: www.chamberlainnetwork.us/the-report/t...

We’re joining @RFSCivics for National Run for Office Day 2026. Healthy communities do not run on autopilot. They need people willing to step forward, serve locally, and lead with purpose. Find out how to take part in National #RunForOfficeDay. app.sosha.ai/s/8DiBSfBJ

First Stop: Chicago On April 11, MVA + TCN launch Our Stories, Our Truth at the American Writers Museum in Chicago, IL — centering the lived experiences of underrepresented veterans through story and art. Free tickets: givebutter.com/ourstoriesto...

The Supreme Court hears oral arguments April 1 on whether President Trump can end birthright citizenship by executive order. Here's what's at stake, and what we did about it. 🧵 www.scotusblog.com/2026/01/supr...

Breaking news: A federal judge has ruled that the Defense Department’s controversial press policy was illegal, striking it down as unconstitutional in a lawsuit brought by the New York Times.

It’s almost here. In 60 minutes, The Chamberlain Network’s March Leadership Call goes live. Tonight | 7:00 PM ET Program updates. Readout from our first annual convening. Updates from members doing local and state work. Join us: zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Excited to share this opportunity: Answering the Call is a free, nonpartisan program for servant leaders exploring public leadership. Built for veterans, service members, educators, public servants, and others called to serve. Apply by March 31: www.newpoliticsacademy.org/answering-th...

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Join The Chamberlain Network for our March Member Call. Thursday, March 19 7:00–8:00 PM ET We’ll share: • national + coalition updates • a readout from our first annual convening • member updates from local and state work New to TCN? Join us. Register here: zoom.us/meeting/regi...

As veterans, we took an oath to defend the Constitution — including the part that says Congress decides when America goes to war. Sen. Booker is right: the Senate must do its job and reclaim its Article I authority.

Tomorrow: The Chamberlain Network’s March Leadership Call. Thursday, March 19 7:00–8:00 PM ET We’ll share program updates, a readout from our first annual convening, and updates from members doing local and state work. New to TCN? Join us. Register here: zoom.us/meeting/regi...

SAVE Act would require documentary proof of citizenship to register for federal elections. Many driver’s licenses would not suffice. Nor would a military ID. A birth certificate may not be sufficient if names do not match. Noncitizen voting is already illegal and rare. apnews.com/article/save...

Join The Chamberlain Network for our March Member Call. Thursday, March 19 7:00–8:00 PM ET We’ll share: • national + coalition updates • a readout from our first annual convening • member updates from local and state work New to TCN? Join us. Register here: zoom.us/meeting/regi...

For many post-9/11 veterans, military action in Iran feels like a familiar pattern - unclear objectives. Expanding risk. Troops and families asked to carry the weight. Whatever comes next, the Constitution still matters. Congress must do its job. www.politico.com/news/2026/03...

Dallas and Williamson Counties, switched away from countywide vote centers. Voters who showed up were turned away or redirected. Judges ordered extra time, the AG sued to stop extended hours, then SCOTX intervened. All because debunked conspiracy theories. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

We condemn the U.S. & allied military strikes on Iran absent Congressional authorization. As veterans, we know firsthand what it means when military force is used without clear legal authority, defined objectives, or a realistic plan for what comes next. www.chamberlainnetwork.us/the-report/t...

The Chamberlain Network brought together Veteran leaders from all over the country in Atlanta this week. They came for fellowship, and to sharpen storytelling, media, and civic leadership skills. They’re heading home ready to continue the mission of defending democracy.

Immigration law is complicated. TCN Board Chair, attorney and legal expert, Camille Mackler, makes it easier. In this piece, she clearly break down the difference between judicial and administrative warrants - terms at the heart of many recent headlines. camillemackler.substack.com/p/what-is-a-...

Only 3 more hours TCN Monthly Members Call is TONIGHT (Feb 12) @ 7pm ET. There will be updates, a chance to hear from members, and “Backfire” training—how movements turn repression and intimidation into public liability by refusing to let cruelty define the story Register: zoom.us/meeting/regi...

TCN Founder/CEO Chris Purdy at the #NewAmericansCelebration with the Coalition of Refugee Service Agencies (CRSA)—a 30-org coalition advancing opportunities and amplifying voices for refugees and immigrants in Georgia. Stories shared. Lawmakers met. Neighbors treated like neighbors.

TCN Monthly Members Call — Tonight, Feb 12 @ 7pm ET We want to hear from you! Tonight’s call will also include “Backfire” training: how movements turn repression and intimidation into public liability by refusing to let cruelty define the story. Register here: zoom.us/meeting/regi...

House floor vote on the SAVE Act Bills is set for tomorrow, Feb 11 The bill includes “show your papers” requirement for voter registration. 21 million Americans lack ready access to those documents, disproportionately younger voters and voters of color. www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...

🎙️Our guest @itsapurdy.bsky.social of @chamberlainvets.bsky.social says the credibility of veterans is being laundered by the Trump administration. Instead, he works to organize vets and community leaders to make voting a joyous and safe experience. Listen here: www.wortfm.org/how-veterans...

Chamberlain Network Founder & CEO @itsapurdy.bsky.social on how veterans can reduce polarization, help communities feel safe when voting, and be champions for democracy. Listen to the full interview with Madison, WI community radio: www.wortfm.org/how-veterans...

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.