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Yesterday, Common Defense rallied in Brooklyn and Queens with one message: No more forever wars. The war with Iran puts lives at risk and asks families back home to pay for another open-ended conflict. Veterans and military families deserve diplomacy and peace.
Protest scene outside, featuring individuals holding signs with messages such as "No War No Bombs," "Stop Funding War with Iran," and "Diplomacy Not War with Iran," along with organizational logos like NIAC. One person raises a peace sign. A small cup is on the ground.

ALT Protest scene outside, featuring individuals holding signs with messages such as "No War No Bombs," "Stop Funding War with Iran," and "Diplomacy Not War with Iran," along with organizational logos like NIAC. One person raises a peace sign. A small cup is on the ground.

A group of individuals stand outside a building holding signs with messages promoting peace and opposing war. The signs include phrases like “Stop War” and “Books Not Bombs.” Some people hold banners advocating various causes. The setting is urban, with the building's facade visible in the background.

ALT A group of individuals stand outside a building holding signs with messages promoting peace and opposing war. The signs include phrases like “Stop War” and “Books Not Bombs.” Some people hold banners advocating various causes. The setting is urban, with the building's facade visible in the background.

Three people stand outdoors holding protest signs related to peace and war. Signs include phrases like "Jeffries, Lead with Peace," "Investigate Minab," and "No War with Iran." There is a body of water and greenery in the background.

ALT Three people stand outdoors holding protest signs related to peace and war. Signs include phrases like "Jeffries, Lead with Peace," "Investigate Minab," and "No War with Iran." There is a body of water and greenery in the background.

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Common Defense retweeted
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.@RepJeffries said that he would definitively end the Iran war. More than 100 activists joined our coalition rally in Brooklyn yesterday urging that he make good on that promise by cutting off funding for the war. @brooklynpaper covered the rally and the demands of participants. #PeaceWithIranNow
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Chanting “Stop the war on Iran,” around 100 peace activists and veterans rallied outside Hakeem Jeffries’ Downtown Brooklyn office, demanding action to end the conflict. brooklynpaper.com/brooklyn-p…
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AMERICANS SHOWED UP TO DEMAND AN END TO THE WAR ON IRAN! Yesterday, community members rallied outside Congress members’ offices as part of a nationwide day of action spanning 37 cities, backed by more than 90 organizations demanding an end to the illegal U.S. war on Iran. Congress has the power to end this war, and we’re holding our elected officials accountable until they use it. No more blank checks for war. No more endless wars. End the war on Iran! #PeaceWithIranNow
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Action Corps NY@ActionCorpsNYOct 20
There will be another Peace with Iran rally today at 1pm at Rep. Meeks’ office in Queens. Please join us there! Details here: actionnetwork.org/events/ral…

Rally to Stop the Iran War

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Action Corps@theactioncorpsOct 20
Americans are in at congressional offices today demanding our representatives & senators cut funding for the Iran War. 100+ organizations 35+ congressional offices 1 message: #PeaceWithIranNOW! Demonstrators gathered outside @RepJeffries’ office in Brooklyn right now.
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A plurality of active-duty service members — 48% — oppose the military being used in the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, according to a poll conducted by Change Research for the advocacy group @commondefense. responsiblestatecraft.org/mi…

Plurality of active-duty service members oppose Iran war: poll

Veteran-led, progressive advocacy group finds that 49% of people currently serving in the military, veterans, and family members oppose military being used in Operation Epic Fury

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📍SEATTLE SHOWED UP TO DEMAND AN END TO THE WAR ON IRAN! Today, community members in Seattle rallied outside Senators @SenatorCantwell and @PattyMurray's offices as part of a nationwide day of action spanning 37 cities, backed by more than 90 organizations demanding an end to the illegal U.S. war on Iran. END THE WAR ON IRAN!
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Early voting is open in Texas. If you see ICE or intimidation at your polling place, you still have the right to vote. Don't leave. Report it: 866-OUR-VOTE. #ElectionProtection
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13 states have online voter registration deadlines this week! Use your state's secretary of state website or vote(.)org to verify your status and secure your vote! Oct.19: AL, CA, IA, MI, PA, SD, WY / Oct.21: NH / Oct.23: ID, UT, VA / Oct.24: MA, NY
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Today, we are proud to expand our slate of endorsed candidates running for governor across the country: Amy Klobuchar (MN), Aaron Ford (NV), and Gina Hinojosa (TX)! These three candidates join our already endorsed gubernatorial candidates of Deb Haaland (NM) and JB Pritzker (IL).
Image of four people smiling, featuring a banner that reads "Veterans Endorse." Below are names and corresponding silhouettes of states: Gina Hinojosa, Deb Haaland, Amy Klobuchar, and Aaron Ford. The background includes patriotic elements.

ALT Image of four people smiling, featuring a banner that reads "Veterans Endorse." Below are names and corresponding silhouettes of states: Gina Hinojosa, Deb Haaland, Amy Klobuchar, and Aaron Ford. The background includes patriotic elements.

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9 states + DC have online voter registration deadlines this week! Use your state's secretary of state website or vote(.)org to verify your status and secure your vote! Oct.13: KS, ME, MN, DC, NJ, OR, WV / Oct.14: WI / Oct.16: CT, NE
Map of the United States highlighting states with upcoming voter registration deadlines, including Connecticut, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, Oregon, Washington D.C., West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The text encourages early voting and checking registration status at vote.org. The background displays the word "VOTE" repeatedly. Logo of Common Defense at the bottom.

ALT Map of the United States highlighting states with upcoming voter registration deadlines, including Connecticut, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, Oregon, Washington D.C., West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The text encourages early voting and checking registration status at vote.org. The background displays the word "VOTE" repeatedly. Logo of Common Defense at the bottom.

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Action Corps@theactioncorpsOct 13
TONIGHT 10/13 @8:30 PM ET: Join Action Corps, @NIACouncil , and @commondefense for the Action Call for Peace with Iran. Only one week out from the Day of Action - get the resources you need to rally and make your voice heard! #PeaceWithIranNOW
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No one is illegal on stolen land.
This image is a poster for celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day by Common Defense. It features a turtle design in the background and text that reads, "Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day" and "Today we honor those that first called America home.

ALT This image is a poster for celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day by Common Defense. It features a turtle design in the background and text that reads, "Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day" and "Today we honor those that first called America home.

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Governor Pritzker has been leading the charge on so many issues that matter to Illinoisans. Under his leadership, IL has invested in modernized veterans’ housing, educational opportunities, and so much more! We are proud to endorse him for another term.
This image features a person in a suit and tie against a blurred backdrop. Text on the image reads "Veterans Endorse JB Pritzker" with "Common Defense" below.

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We are proud to endorse Justin J. Pearson for Congress! Justin understands that standing with veterans means ensuring they have the support they need long after taking off the uniform and has shown he is ready to fight for Tennesseans in DC.
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Learn more: commondefense.us/endorsement…

Justin J. Pearson - Common Defense

We are proud to endorse State Rep. Justin J. Pearson (D-Memphis) for the U.S. House in Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District! “Common Defense is proud to endorse Tennessee State Representative...

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It's been 20 days since Republicans fled DC rather than vote to impeach Hegseth, stop Trump's illegal war, or pass the Major Richard Star Act.
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18 states have voter registration deadlines this week! Use your state's secretary of state website or vote(.)org to verify your status and secure your vote! Oct.5: AZ, AR, FL, GA, IN, KY, LA, MS, MT, OH, TN, TX / Oct.6: IL, NV, NM / Oct.7: MO / Oct.9: NC, OK / Oct.10: DE
Map highlighting US states in yellow with a message urging early voting and voter registration. Background text reads "VOTE," and the map includes states like Arizona, Florida, and Texas, among others. The text encourages checking registration status at vote.org. The bottom features the "Common Defense" logo.

ALT Map highlighting US states in yellow with a message urging early voting and voter registration. Background text reads "VOTE," and the map includes states like Arizona, Florida, and Texas, among others. The text encourages checking registration status at vote.org. The bottom features the "Common Defense" logo.

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Operation Take Up Space ends tomorrow in Wilmington at the 1898 Memorial Park. 300 miles, finished. The fight does not end there. It moves to the polls on Tuesday, November 3. commondefense.us/otus/
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In Texas, any cop can now stop you and ask if you're a citizen. Who they "suspect" is up to them. #KnowYourRights
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The veterans and military families of Common Defense are ready to send Roy Cooper to the Senate!
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