Chris Purdy

Professional Update: I'm really proud to be launching @ChamberlainVets at a time when our democracy needs veterans the most. If you care about our institutions and want to do something about it -- join us!

@DataRepublican mentioned me again, so I wanted to share some thoughts about NGOs, which she does not like, and democracy, which we both like but differ on. 1/16

Tina Peters had trusted access to voting systems — and broke the rules that protect every voter’s ballot. Gov. Polis’ commutation sends the wrong message: that political pressure can soften consequences for compromising election security. Our statement: chamberlainnetwork.us/the-report/the…

Join the Our Stories, Our Truth tour. Next stop NYC on 5/15. @ChamberlainVets givebutter.com/ourstoriestour…

This indictment makes clear: this administration will weaponize DOJ to target those who speak out against it. The Chamberlain Network denounces this abuse of power — and stands with those who have spent decades defending our civil rights. Our statement: chamberlainnetwork.us/the-report/the…

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: chamberlainnetwork.quorum.us/campaign/15992…

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/ourstoriestour…

SAVE Act would require documentary proof of citizenship to register for federal elections. Many driver’s licenses don't qualify. Military ID does not. A birth certificate may not if names do not match. Noncitizen voting is already illegal and rare. apnews.com/article/save-a…

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. politico.com/news/2026/03/1…

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. chamberlainnetwork.us/the-report/the…

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

Chamberlain Network Founder & CEO @itsapurdy 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: wortfm.org/how-veterans-c…

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

It started as a Facebook group. 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. theguardian.com/us-news/2026/j…

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

Honor the Dead

This is important information. The city of Minneapolis is making sure its citizens know who is part of the National Guard.

Statement from Veterans For Responsible Leadership January 24, 2026: Today, Veterans For Responsible Leadership mourns the killing of Alex Pretti, a Minnesota resident, U.S. citizen, and healthcare professional who served veterans through his work as a nurse with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Mr. Pretti dedicated his life to caring for others — including those who once wore this nation’s uniform — and his death at the hands of federal immigration agents is a tragedy that should never have occurred. This incident highlights a deeply disturbing trend: the misuse of ICE agents as a de-facto paramilitary or secret police force operating inside American communities. These agents are being deployed without sufficient training, transparency, or coordination with local authorities, creating fear rather than safety. It is a betrayal of American values and constitutional norms. We understand the anger and grief this has sparked in Minnesota and beyond. Those emotions are real and justified. But we urge calm. Violence and chaos only deepen the harm. The path forward is peaceful protest, civic action, and sustained public pressure — the very tools that have strengthened this democracy for generations. We call on Americans to contact their Members of Congress and demand accountability, oversight, and immediate reform of federal enforcement practices that endanger civilian lives. Federal power must never be used to terrorize the people it exists to serve. As veterans, we swore an oath to defend the Constitution — not a political agenda, not fear, and not unchecked authority. We honor Alex Pretti’s service by demanding a country worthy of it.

Glad to see the City of Minneapolis encouraging their citizens to #knowthedifference between our National Guard sisters and brothers who are there to help and the DHS agents terrorizing the state

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/upl…

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