SecDef Hegseth says “toxic leadership” has been weaponized. But the real weaponization is his redefinition—shielding abuse, sanctifying toxic masculinity, and weakening the force.

We are not just the users of cultural tools. We are the passers-on. And whether we like it or not, we will be judged by the sharp tools we allow to proliferate.

After a reporter asked Donald Trump about the “eyesore” tent, he ordered it dismantled. The Peace Vigil, which had outlasted multiple administrations, wars, and Cold War threats, was silenced because its persistence offended the aesthetics of power.

We live in a moment of performative cruelty. We are governed by people who mistake sadism for strength. If you feel sick watching it unfold, as I do, that’s not moral confusion. That’s moral clarity.

We live on a thin raft—a delicate, interwoven miracle of life and breath and memory. The Earth is not a backdrop. It is the body we live in. The atmosphere is not endless. The ocean is not invincible. The soil is not bottomless. And still, we behave as though these things are ours to exhaust.

It was a communion of purpose, divided by a barrier but united by conscience. Police reinforcements poured in—helmets, zip ties, radio chatter. But no violence came from our side. That was the point. This was not about provocation. It was about presence. A moral interruption. Civil disobedience at its clearest.

This post is for him. And for every child who doesn’t know if the adults in their life will still be there tomorrow. For every parent who crossed a border not to break the law, but to keep a promise. For every American who believes that who we claim and how we treat the most vulnerable is what defines us in the end.

We’ve grown so used to measuring political discourse by conversions and victories—by who came out on top or who changed their mind on the spot. But that’s not how people work. That’s not how learning works. Engagement isn’t always about being right. Sometimes it’s about being real. Present. Willing to risk the discomfort of not being agreed with.

Gone is the groping disorientation of January and February. The mood now is focused. Angry. Resolved. People aren’t just showing up—they know why they’re showing up. And they know this isn’t a season. It’s an era. We are in the fight of our lifetimes.

Tyranny doesn’t always arrive with a bang. More often, it creeps in through silence, courtesy, and deference. It thrives not on orders, but on anticipation—when people adjust their speech, their values, their gaze, before anyone even asks them to.

Through a thorough investigation of media reports, court records, and military documentation, Lembcke found no credible evidence that anti-war protesters spat on returning soldiers. In fact, many in the anti-war movement viewed soldiers as victims of the war machine, not its enemies. Some veterans even became anti-war leaders themselves.

The technical vision for No Act Too Small is largely complete. The foundation has been laid. The site is live, stable, and growing—capable of hosting flyers, streaming audio, managing events, and offering tools for action, reflection, and connection. The structure is there. Now comes the harder, deeper work: creating content and telling stories that matter.

This isn’t governance. It’s message-sending. These actions don’t just punish individuals—they warn the rest of us. Organize, and you’ll be audited. Speak, and you’ll be charged. Align with the wrong cause, and you may be erased.

Just a few days in Malta, and I felt something rare: ease, welcome, belonging. It made me realize how much we’ve normalized isolation…

I’ve come to a conclusion as plain as the local bread and as bitter as the espresso: I feel more welcome here among strangers than I do back

In our fight to resist authoritarianism, we must also resist the dehumanization disguised as innovation. Because the future we’re being sold isn’t just a vision—it’s a transaction. And someone always pays.

NATS is built around four hubs to help you plug in and stay strong: Action Hub – Filter hundreds of fresh protest flyers and find where to show up. Resource Hub – Practical tools, legal guides, and how-tos for every stage of organizing. Safety Hub – Tips for staying secure online and in the streets. Self-Care Hub – Because sustainable movements need rest, resilience, and care.

New tools, fresh flyers, and a growing community—No Act Too Small is evolving every day. Check out what’s new in the Resource Hub

This will be paywalled for some - apologies in advance - but I have to share it. Stanley's views are starling and impossible to discount....

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