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Sporkies recognition helps boost business at vendors like Saz's
Sporkies veteran Saz's sees a big boost in sales from its finalists, this year Sweet Lemon Berry Cheese Curds.
Raiders roster 2026: Get to know Chris Myarick
Las Vegas recently signed veteran tight end
Veteran Janet Meyer invests in Chattanooga firm through Veterans Entrepreneurship Program - Gary W. Rollins College of Business
Janet Meyers built community and confidence in her startup company through the Veterans Entrepreneurship Program at UTC.
OL Greg Van Roten visits the Patriots
The Patriots are taking a look at a veteran offensive lineman on Thursday.
VA accelerates electronic health record rollout
After years of delays, the Department of Veterans Affairs says its federal electronic health record (EHR) program is now firmly back on track. VA Secretary Douglas Collins has accelerated the program with a renewed goal: full deployment across all VA medical centers by 2031. A major governance overhaul, replacing multiple competing councils with a single decision-making body, has cut through bureaucratic delays and allowed the VA to move faster and more consistently. Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence has taken a hands-on role, including visiting deployment sites and holding daily meetings with Oracle Health to ensure front-line clinicians have what they need. Here’s how the rollout is going, according to the VA: The federal EHR has only experienced four outages since December 2025. The system has gone nearly two consecutive years without a major incident. It is currently live at six sites, supporting care for over 188,000 veterans. The system creates a lifelong medical record, integrating data across the VA, the Department of Defense and private community providers. With the first new deployments underway and four Michigan medical centers already live in 2026, the VA is entering its first true expansion phase since the program’s reset. Officials say the system’s improved stability, streamlined governance and standardized national workflows have cleared the obstacles that once stalled progress. With 13 sites scheduled for deployment in 2026 and a market‑based rollout strategy guiding future waves, the department believes it’s finally positioned to move at scale toward a modern, fully interoperable EHR, advancing steadily toward its goal of reaching every VA medical center in five years.
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - Cultural Council warns arts funding cuts could ripple beyond City Hall
With Duval County budget season approaching, Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville CEO Diana Donovan joins host Kent Justice to explain what proposed cuts to arts and culture funding could mean beyond museums and performances—impacting jobs, small businesses, youth programs, and services for veterans and military families.
New Jersey's Mikie Sherrill enters national political fray with first set of midterm endorsements, aimed at veterans
Kevin Gausman Reacts to Joining Cubs After Blue Jays Trade
Newly acquired Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kevin Gausman made his first comments for the Cubs since his trade from the Toronto Blue Jays.The Cubs traded two prospects, outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisen, for the veteran SP Gausman, who is in the final season of his five-year, $110 million contract.With Chicago primed for a […] The post Kevin Gausman Reacts to Joining Cubs After Blue Jays Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk Gets Brutal Take After Commanders Decision
San Francisco 49ers wideout Brandon Aiyuk likely won’t be playing for the Washington Commanders. On Aug. 5, the Commanders decided to sign veteran wideout Stefon Diggs, which probably puts an end to the Aiyuk speculation.The Commanders were the only team to have reported interest in Aiyuk, and it was a destination the 49ers wide receiver […] The post 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk Gets Brutal Take After Commanders Decision appeared first on HEAVY.
Trump-backed Republican loses to little-known rival who had suspended his bid
Without running a single ad or filing a campaign finance report, Tom Smith, who had suspended his bid, soundly defeated Amir Hassan, a Navy veteran backed by President Trump.
Florida Python Challenge winner slayed 96 snakes
Veteran hunter Tom Rahill has battled the invasive species for over 10 years.
Veteran Financier Nimi Natan Advises That You Should Never Fund a Business You Don’t Understand
After spending years operating businesses as well as financing them, the President & CEO of Gulf Coast Small Business Lending has learned that some of the most important signs whether a business will be successful in the long term are found in people, operations, customer relationships, and the day
NY Small Business Development Center to honor founder of Rochester skin care brand
Danielle King, founder of Skinmuvaa, receives veteran entrepreneur award from New York Small Business Development Center for business leadership and community impact.
Pirates release Marcell Ozuna
After struggling all season, the Pirates are releasing veteran designated hitter Marcell Ozuna. A source confirmed the news to Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
The New York Times Hires Carolyn Y. Johnson as Science Reporter
The New York Times has appointed veteran science journalist Carolyn Y. Johnson as a reporter on its Science desk, adding... Read More
Senators Markey, Merkley Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Healthcare for Americans Who Cannot Afford Bail
Bill Text (PDF) Washington, D.C. – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) today reintroduced the Equity in Pretrial Health Coverage Act, legislation that would protect the continuity of federal health benefits under Medicaid, Medicare, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Veterans Affairs for Americans who […]
Igniting the desire to live: adaptive sports give war veterans a new purpose
When Artem Peredereiev, 36, woke up after the amputation of both his legs, he could not imagine a future outside the hospital walls. A volunteer who joined the army in 2024, from a small settlement near Pokrovsk in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, he was severely wounded on the battlefield and brought to Ivano-Frankivsk for rehabilitation. His physical condition was poor, and emotionally he was depressed. “Everything was new and different. I had no place to return to because my hometown was occupied. I did not understand how to live further,” he recalls. Every year, hundreds of wounded servicemen and women pass through the Centre for
David Bailey Already A Pain For Jets’ Membou
Jets rookie David Bailey is making life tough for offensive tackle Armand Membou in training camp, with the veteran calling him a "pain" after just a few practices.
Ex-Dolphins Starter Cut by 49ers During Training Camp
Over the past few seasons, the Miami Dolphins have relied on veteran talent to build out their roster. Whether they acquired those veterans via free agency or blockbuster trade varied, but what ended up happening with Miami is that their roster aged quickly and the team began to struggle as they missed the postseason in […] The post Ex-Dolphins Starter Cut by 49ers During Training Camp appeared first on HEAVY.
MLS Taps Private Equity Veteran As Next Commissioner
Don Garber had led the league since 1999.
Tommy Sullivan and John Ziegler to Perform at LI Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame on Aug 16th
As part of the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Soundtrack to Summer Series, Musician Tommy Sullivan (a member of the Brooklyn Bridge) will perform LIVE music and Comedian John Ziegler will open with comedy set at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook Village (97 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY) on Aug. 16th from 3-4pm. The event is free for members or with general admission ticket purchase or $10 at the door concert ticket purchase. For details on this and upcoming events please visit https://www.limusichalloffame.... About Tommy Sullivan A life-long Long Islander and proud U.S. Army veteran, Tommy Sullivan enlisted in 1965 and was accepted to the United States Military Academy Band, where he created the first official rock group at West Point. Reentering civilian life in 1968, he helped create the Rhythm Method, a 7-piece Long Island band which was discovered by Johnny Maestro, then singing lead with the Del-Satins. The combined groups became the Brooklyn Bridge. As band leader and musical director, Tommy penned the group’s horn arrangements on every Bridge hit, including their gold record, Worst that could happen. Upon leaving the Bridge, Tommy co-founded Atlantic Records’ supergroup Ramatam, which was Jimi Hendrix Experience drummer Mitch Mitchell’s first group following Hendrix’ death. For the second Ramatam LP Tommy wrote and orchestrated original material which featured select members of the NY Philharmonic Orchestra. Together with Johnny Maestro, Tommy co-produced Johnny’s final CD, Peace on earth. The critically acclaimed album features Tommy’s arrangements & orchestrations, plus several of his original songs. A Charter Inductee to the LI Music Hall of Fame, Tommy Sullivan continues to write, record, arrange and produce records, serve as musical director/ arranger/conductor for projects across many musical genres plus donates dozens of performances annually for numerous charity events. Tommy Sullivan’s dynamic and unique one-man show, A thousand memories, featuring his vocals and performances on four instruments, has been packing concert auditoriums, nightclubs, private parties–even vineyards-for the past several years. John Zeigler Born and raised in New York, John has performed stand-up comedy for close to 20 years and was the winner of the 2016 "Funniest Comic on the East Coast" Contest at Mohegan Sun. John's opened for such comics as Sebastian Maniscalco, Gilbert Gottfried, Jim Breuer and Robert Klein. He currently headlines clubs across the country and regularly tours with legendary comedian Bobby Collins. John recently released his Dry Bar Comedy Special and Getting My Affairs in Order.
Acoustirats and Jordan Lauterbach to Perform at LI Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame on Aug 23rd
As part of the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Soundtrack to Summer Series, the band Acoustirats will perform LIVE music and Comedian Jordan Lauterbach will open with comedy set at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook Village (97 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY) on Aug. 23th from 3-4pm. The event is free for members or with general admission ticket purchase or $10 at the door concert ticket purchase. For details on this and upcoming events please visit https://www.limusichalloffame.... About AcoustiRats AcoustiRats is an acoustic duo dedicated to stripping Good Rats classics down to their raw, essential form. Fronted by Stefan Marchello, lead singer and 36-year veteran of the Good Rats, alongside guitarist Matt McCarthy, who also did a run on guitar with the band. Between them, they've got decades of Good Rats DNA in their blood. After years of playing these songs loud and electric, Stefan and Matt are thrilled to break them down to the bare bones. No frills, no amps cranked to 11 — just voice, acoustic guitar, and the songwriting that made the Good Rats legendary. It's the same attitude and stories fans know, delivered in a raw, intimate format. For diehard Good Rats fans, it's a new way to hear the classics. For first-timers, it's proof that great songwriting doesn't need to be loud to hit hard. About Jordan Lauterbach Jordan Lauterbach is a fast-rising comedian who features prominently in clubs around the country. His autobiographical style and supreme wit keep audiences laughing for hours after they leave the club. Lauterbach is likable, relatable, and tremendously funny. He has opened for some of comedy's best and is quickly carving out an audience of his own.
If Not AOC, Then Who?
What do we do if Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez decides not to run for president in 2028? It makes sense that many leftists are currently focused on calling on her to take the plunge. But the absence of a Plan B, or even much discussion about one, is worrisome. The US Left can’t afford to sit out the 2028 Democratic primary. Doing so in 2024 was a disaster: our abstention self-marginalized anti-billionaire politics from the national conversation and thereby gave space for Harris to pivot to the “center” (i.e. the policy preferences of corporate donors, establishment hacks, and AIPAC). Abstaining again in 2028 would be especially counterproductive since democratic socialists now have so much wind in our sails after our big electoral wins in NYC and across the country. It’s time to deepen our momentum, organization, and profile — not to retreat to the margins during America’s single most important political battle. Even more urgently, keeping Trump’s heir out of the White House may depend on whether leftists and the party’s unprecedentedly disenchanted base can force the Democrats in 2028 to take meaningful steps towards a very angry electorate and away from the corporate-consultant blob that has helped get us into this mess. If AOC (or Abdul El-Sayed) decides to run, we should enthusiastically go all in — DSA, fighting unions, progressive organizations, anybody who wants to see a better country and world. But, as far as I can tell from the outside, there’s a real chance that she doesn’t run. And we can’t just wait and see where she lands before discussing alternatives, since AOC’s decision might not come for quite a while, giving us little time to scramble at the last minute for an alternative. So we should start working now on getting a Plan B into motion, and recruiting a good candidate for the role. Here’s one idea. A Worker Candidate — Healthcare Not Warfare 2028 Run a union worker Leftists don’t need to always run experienced, well-known socialist politicians for high-profile contests. Lula, the current president of Brazil, began his political career as a metalworker militant who ran for governor of São Paulo in 1982. Especially in an era of institutional distrust, it’s possible to lean hard into making a virtue out of a working-class comrade’s distance from traditional politics. Experience abroad shows this clearly. Rachel Kéké — an immigrant hotel housekeeper — ran as the candidate of the leftist La France Insoumise for the National Assembly in 2022, defeating a former minister in the Macron government. The Belgian Workers’ Party in 2024 won its first Flemish seat in the European Parliament by running Rudi Kennes, a three-decade veteran of the Opel Antwerp auto factory. And the South Korean left in 2024 elected auto factory militant Yoon Jong-oh to the National Assembly. If a tiny French Trotskyist organization could make such a big splash in 2002 and 2007 by running a well-spoken postal worker cadre for office — the LCR’s Olivier Besancenot received about 1.5 million first-round votes — it’s not far-fetched to expect that a much larger organization like DSA, together with a broader coalition of the willing, could run this playbook to much greater effect. This is especially the case now that almost everything DSA does immediately becomes a national news story. We don’t need someone famous. We just need a charismatic, well-vetted comrade who works in a relatable working-class occupation — e.g. a nurse, or a worker in auto or construction, or at Amazon. Ideally, they have a compelling personal story or have been part of a significant strike or organizing campaign, but even those criteria don’t necessarily have to be deal-breakers. The main lesson of the Graham Platner fiasco isn’t that we should never run outsiders for office (the momentum he generated proves the exact opposite), but that they need proper vetting and roots in democratic membership organizations like DSA or a union. In any case, there are plenty of ways to signal working-class authenticity without resorting to Platner’s or Fetterman’s performative macho white dude affect. Better to have someone of any gender or race who is actually working class, with firm socialist politics, who can speak from experience about the day-to-day realities of trying to make it in America. There are surely at least a dozen such worker leaders in our movement nationwide; we just need to sit down and convince one that their personal sacrifice for the greater good (i.e. running for president) will be worth it. If we don’t have a frontrunner with a clear path to victory like AOC (or El-Sayed, were he to win Michigan), it’s better to embrace someone whose decision to run in itself tells an important story about US politics: workers have been iced out of our political system and are now fighting hard to break back in. The novelty factor, in itself, would generate press. And it would help democratic socialists signal to the American public that our movement’s defining characteristic is that we represent workers vs. bosses, not that we’re “the furthest left” force in American politics — a framework that suggests we’re extremists and that helps our opponents isolate us from non-college-educated voters by highlighting extremely minoritarian (and misguided) stances included in DSA’s platform like prison abolition. We don’t get many opportunities to speak to tens of millions of Americans; we need to use these opportunities to broaden our appeal beyond those already in our orbit. Run to polarize the 2028 primary and general election around “Medicare for All” and “End All Aid to Israel” Why should democratic socialists use our scarce time and volunteer energy to run in a race we’re unlikely to win? Running in the 2028 primary will not only recruit us scores of members (imagine having a DSA member intervening in eleven nationally televised primary debates!), but — more importantly — it has the potential to be a decisive leap forward towards an America that finally starts meeting the needs of working people instead of HMO and AIPAC billionaire donors. Polarizing litmus tests are good, actually — as long as they’re fought for around popular demands in a thoughtful and strategic way. Democratic socialists have an opportunity and responsibility to make the 2028 primary about two of the most widely and deeply felt issues of our moment: domestically, America’s unaffordable, family-breaking private healthcare system; internationally, America’s bankrolling of the genocidal Israeli government. A candidacy relentlessly demanding Medicare for All and No Aid to Israel would pose a sharp question to the American public, the Democratic Party, and other 2028 contenders: Why can’t working-class Americans afford their healthcare bills at the same time that our government is spending at least $3.8 billion yearly to fund an Israeli regime eager to keep dragging us and the world into more forever wars? Our candidate can agitate around a clear message: I’m running to give voice to all those working-class Americans who are struggling to get by. No matter what state you live in, who you voted for in 2024, or your background, it’s just plain common sense that we should make healthcare more affordable instead of spending billions to enable the Israeli government’s crimes against humanity. Every American who agrees with me when I say ‘Medicare for All — Not a Dime for Israel’ should make their voice heard through our campaign. Racking up a high number of votes for this agenda is a crucial way to show the Democratic Party and the country as a whole that we can’t keep supporting a life-destroying status quo in our healthcare system and in the Middle East. If we want to defeat Trump’s handpicked crony this coming November, we need to speak to ordinary people’s frustrations with the status quo — we can’t keep running the same tired establishment playbook and expecting a different result. For those highly engaged voters (or skeptical media pundits) who raise concerns about wasting votes, the candidate can take the time to explain why this isn’t the case: It's true I'm a long shot. But Zohran showed anything can happen — and voting for me is a pragmatic decision, not a wasted vote. In a heavily divided primary with a large number of candidates and a very discredited establishment, my campaign and the democratic socialist movement I’m part of are positioned to be the balance of power if we can get a large enough number of voters to loudly demand Healthcare Not Warfare. Since there’s a high chance no candidate will get to 50% in the 2028 primaries, the Democrats could very well be heading towards a brokered convention, where a disciplined, principled current committed to breaking from corporate donors can play an outsized role in making sure whoever ends up with the nomination raises the banner of single-payer healthcare and cutting aid to Israel. How exactly could running this sort of primary campaign be translated into actual leverage? The candidate replies: I’m aiming to win the nomination, but if I don’t achieve that goal, my delegates and I will pledge our support in the primary only for a candidate who agrees in the general election to call for ending US aid to Israel and establishing Medicare for All at home. These are both winning planks for November against the Republicans, and the only reason I can see that other candidates haven’t yet raised these is that they’re still more scared of the donor class than they are of the people. That needs to change. If Democratic leaders want young people, workers, and those sick of the status quo to show up in big numbers this November, they need to meet us halfway. In this way, whether or not we win the nomination, democratic socialists could still play a decisive role in 2028. The approach outlined here is similar to what radical left parties periodically do in parliamentary democracies like Denmark or Sweden when they find themselves as a junior partner electorally: they dictate to center-left allies what their terms would be for enabling, from the outside, the formation of a new government. Running a Healthcare Not Warfare candidate will make it significantly more likely that the 2028 Democratic candidate stands with ordinary people instead of donors on these two pivotal planks — a shift that will, in turn, make it easier to achieve the existentially important task of defeating MAGA’s heir in November. Look at how much popular traction the Uncommitted movement got with a similar strategy in 2024 with so little on-the-ground organization — surely we can go much further with a working-class candidate, a much bigger DSA, and a Democratic Party base that has turned against Israel, billionaires, and the hacks in the party who prop them up. Objections and Responses There are quite a few objections to this proposal, many of which are very reasonable. Let me briefly address each here. Socialists shouldn’t waste their scarce time and resources on a candidate unlikely to win. This is a good rule in general, but there are important exceptions, and presidential elections are the main one. There’s no other political contest that gets anything like this level of attention and engagement in the US, so if you want to be a serious force in nationwide politics, you basically can’t afford not to have a candidate. Far from being an overall drain on our resources, running a dynamic 2028 campaign would likely result in a major net increase in members and capacity. In that spirit, the very pragmatic Milwaukee sewer socialists — who mostly ran to win at home in Wisconsin — supported Eugene Debs’s propagandistic presidential campaigns, which they correctly saw as a crucial means of recruiting to the Socialist Party. And now that the (post-1972) Democratic Party gives more weight to voters than party operatives in determining its presidential nomination, it’s become feasible to run as a socialist in primaries without risking a split in the vote against the Republicans in November. We should just support Ro Khanna, who also supports M4A and ending aid to Israel. I like Ro Khanna and would enthusiastically vote and canvass for him for president were he to get the nomination. But there’s a real chance that Khanna’s bid for office doesn’t catch on; he lacks the grassroots organizational apparatus of DSA, and, because he’s not really of the Left or labor (despite his current very good positions), he’s unlikely to generate the type of buy-in and enthusiasm that a DSA candidate would. Moreover, Khanna would be running as an individual, not as someone emerging from and building an organized movement — his campaign would not likely focus on building sustained power from below, nor would it likely polarize the 2028 primary around M4A and Israel aid. Also, and not inconsequentially, the poor electoral results for Tom Steyer and Saikat Chakrabarti this spring suggest that there’s perhaps not much of a popular appetite in the Democrats’ base to support multi-millionaire class traitors. Much better, then, to run a democratic socialist worker. If by Super Tuesday it’s clear that our campaign has captured the main left lane in the primary, Khanna should drop out and endorse us; conversely, if he’s managed to capture this lane, DSA could at that point transform its Healthcare Not Warfare campaign into an independent campaign to elect Ro Khanna focused on winning (and holding him accountable to) those two critical planks. An openness to consolidating an anti-corporate candidate by Super Tuesday is a necessary component of the strategy I’m proposing, because otherwise we risk splitting the primary votes (per DNC rules, you need at least 15% to get any delegates to convention). We should convince Shawn Fain or Sara Nelson to run for president instead. I agree it’d be great if either ran for president, but my impression is that there’s basically no chance that will happen in 2028, because both are firmly focused on their union leadership duties (and, in the case of Fain, beating back a federal witch-hunt). This plan could have DSA end up endorsing a non-socialist, non-DSAer for president. That’s against our principles. It’s a myth, and bad politics, that socialists can’t ever support candidates who aren’t members of their organization and/or who don’t call themselves socialists. Bernie, after all, was not a DSAer. And socialists abroad regularly make tactical decisions about if and when supporting a non-socialist candidate makes sense from the standpoint of promoting working-class interests, defending democracy, and building a socialist current in the process. If your “principles” prevent you and DSA from helping achieve the momentous stride forward of having a Democratic candidate in 2028 run on Medicare for All and ending aid to Israel, those “principles” are not very good. In fact, they actively undermine the causes they’re aiming to support. We shouldn’t confuse principles (working-class independence) with tactics (the best way to advance this in a given context). In my recent article in Catalyst on Milwaukee sewer socialism (I’ve uploaded the full text here), I have a section showing how similarly rigid rules about endorsements had to be eventually discarded in the old Socialist Party nationwide after WWI because they tended to lead socialists towards a sectarian abstention from broader anti-corporate electoral insurgencies beyond their party’s control. For what it’s worth, Lenin’s current under Tsarism frequently backed bourgeois candidates in the second round of elections and Lenin himself advocated that British Communists support Labour Party candidates; for his part, Kautsky in 1912 defended the German Social Democracy’s electoral pact with the Progressives in the runoffs. If our predecessors could be that tactically flexible in an era before the limits of their underlying strategic assumptions about intransigent class politics in capitalist democracies were made clear, then there’s no need to insist on being more tactically rigid today, after a century’s worth of accumulated experience. As long as you maintain your own political profile and organization while engaging in broader coalitional efforts, there’s zero inherent contradiction with the principle of political independence. More specifically: DSA and allied organizations should enthusiastically back Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed if AOC declines to run and he throws his hat in the presidential ring. (I have no idea whether he’s even considering this path, but there’ll surely be chatter about it if he wins his Senate race this November.) Though he doesn’t call himself a socialist, El-Sayed is a principled Berniecrat, a consistent fighter for Palestine, and would have a clear path to victory. Using the “s” word is far less important than whether a campaign fights for the interests of working people at home and abroad — and whether actively participating in it can grow the organized working class and the Left. And the same holds true if a less anti-corporate candidate were, under pressure, to adopt our two Healthcare Not Warfare planks. Why focus only on M4A and ending US aid to Israel? There are so many other important issues to fight for! Obviously there are many pivotal issues beyond healthcare and Israel, and our candidate — and especially our organizations involved in the campaign — should be prepared to speak on all of these. But one of the crucial lessons of the Zohran campaign is that you have to relentlessly stay on message if you want to cut through the noise. CNN and Fox News will want to talk about DSA’s views on Venezuela and abolishing the police; we need to polarize the debate on the widely and deeply felt issues that are most favorable for growing the Left, isolating our opponents, and winning urgently needed changes. One recent poll found 63% of Americans support M4A, even after respondents were told it would raise taxes and eliminate most private insurance. Another found that 74% of Democrats opposed “providing additional economic and military support to Israel.” And focusing on two demands sets the campaign up to be able to leverage its mandate to make clear demands upon other candidates (which we can’t do if we run with a laundry list of demands). Talking about a Plan B is a distraction from the more urgent work of building a groundswell of calls on AOC to run. It’s good for DSAers, fightback unionists, and progressive organizations to try to convince AOC to run. This proposal is meant as an addendum to pushes to get AOC to run and to line DSA up for that eventuality, not as a substitute for those efforts. But I’m worried that, like in 2024, we might eventually find ourselves with no time to find a viable alternative unless we start now. DSA, with its abundant deliberative processes, moves slowly. The approach you’re suggesting seems risky. If a DSA candidate runs but doesn’t receive a lot of votes, it’ll undercut our current national momentum. This is a reasonable worry. All big initiatives always carry risks, and the path I’m advocating is certainly not free of these. That said, if a Healthcare Not Warfare campaign doesn’t catch on like we envisioned, it’s a pretty simple pivot in March 2028 to explain that in the future we really need our standard-bearers like AOC, or our growing bench of national electeds, to step up in presidential primaries. Moreover, it’s worth noting that the risk of my Plan B proposal is on the whole significantly less than the risk entailed by an AOC run. We should all back her if she runs, since she’d fire up the base, provide huge openings for organizing, have a real shot at defeating a Republican (especially given MAGA’s unpopularity), be a great standard-bearer for our issues, particularly M4A and ending aid to Israel, and be less willing than mainstream candidates to capitulate to any anti-democratic machinations from Trump and co. But it’s also true that AOC could lose, which would be a devastating setback to the country and the Left. Or she could win and find herself unable to pass much, if any, of her (and our) program, a demoralizing prospect. So if we’re willing to take these risks with AOC (and we should), it follows that we should be able to take lower-level risks if she doesn’t throw her hat in the ring. What’s Your Plan B? The US Left is facing its biggest opening for growth and influence since the 1930s. Initiatives that would have been impossible a few months ago are now potentially feasible. A President AOC is now easier to imagine, but if she ultimately assesses that the risks aren’t worth the potential reward in 2028, we can’t be left flat-footed. So even if you’re not convinced by the specifics of my Plan B, I hope you can at least agree that it’d be a disaster for us not to have one — and not to start getting a Plan B into motion. Hopefully other organizers and political currents will put forward their responses and alternative ideas ASAP. The stakes are too high to just wait and see. More As always, please share this article widely. This newsletter depends on all you lovely people to get the word out. Thank you! I uploaded the full text of my Catalyst article on Milwaukee sewer socialism here (it’s updated and 3x as long as the version published earlier on this substack). If you haven’t yet, please make sure to subscribe to Catalyst here; I read every issue front to back, highly recommend. 🌹🎵 Ivan Lins (arranged by Arthur Verocai) — “General da Banda” 🌹🎵
Utah football position preview: Offensive line entering 2026 fall camp
Replacing five NFL-bound starters, a veteran transfer and highly touted recruits battle to anchor the trenches and protect the Utes’ high-powered offense during a championship hunt.
49ers Release Former First-Round Pick After Disappointing Tenure
The San Francisco 49ers have gone through a week of training camp, and they shuffled up the bottom of the roster on Sunday. One of the moves the team made was to release veteran cornerback Eli Apple. Apple is a former first-round pick who has never quite panned out in the NFL.
Seahawks Lose out on Re-Signing Jadeveon Clowney: Report
Despite the Seattle Seahawks expressing interest in bringing back defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, the veteran signed with an AFC contender. The post Seahawks Lose out on Re-Signing Jadeveon Clowney: Report appeared first on HEAVY.
Cubs news: Cubs trade Jameson Taillon to Blue Jays
The Cubs traded the veteran starter to Toronto after DFA’ing him earlier in the week.
Eagles waive veteran defensive end Ta’Quon Graham
The Eagles waived veteran defensive lineman Ta’Quon Graham, opening a spot on their training camp roster
Addison police officer offers mental health training sessions for fellow officers
Officer Andrew Kolodziej is a 12-year veteran with the Addison Police Department.
Denver Broncos roster review: Tight end Adam Trautman
Veteran Adam Trautman enters the Denver Broncos training camp ready to show the young pups how to be a NFL tight end
Business People
The Stonebreaker Hotel has named hospitality industry veteran Christy Marks as its new director of sales, bringing more than two decades of hotel sales leadership and opening experience to the Fayetteville property.
Business People
The Stonebreaker Hotel has named hospitality industry veteran Christy Marks as its new director of sales, bringing more than two decades of hotel sales leadership and opening experience to the Fayetteville property.
Business People
The Stonebreaker Hotel has named hospitality industry veteran Christy Marks as its new director of sales, bringing more than two decades of hotel sales leadership and opening experience to the Fayetteville property.
Bears Veterans Are Seeing a Different Team Take Shape
After experiencing multiple eras, Bears veterans note a different feel around the team. @thechicagosares dives deeper.
Eagles’ 5-Year NFL Veteran Lineman Calls Out Retirement Rumors
When the Philadelphia Eagles entered the offseason, national insiders hinted at a big change for the team, beyond the offensive coordinator and the eventual trade of AJ Brown. Some rumors suggested multiple Eagles players were considering retirement. Landon Dickerson was name-dropped in that conversation at the end of the 2025 NFL season. Eagles’ 5-Year NFL […] The post Eagles’ 5-Year NFL Veteran Lineman Calls Out Retirement Rumors appeared first on HEAVY.
Drake Baldwin leads off again, facing the righty Miles Mikolas
The Braves go back to Drake Baldwin at the top of their batting order, facing a veteran righty starter
Broncos will explore bringing in TE Taysom Hill
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton told NFL Network’s Cynthia Frelund that they will explore bringing in former New Orleans Saints veteran tight end/quarterback/running back Taysom Hill. Hill flourished under Sean Payton with the Saints and had teams scrambling to find the next Taysom Hill every year since. Now, the soon-to-be 36-year-old tight end who […]
I'm a Microsoft veteran. Here's who I'd hire for the AI transition
Rob Collie, a veteran Microsoft engineer, offers tips on how to successfully integrate AI into your business and who to hire for the transition.
EU relations, climate crisis and Gaza: why Ed Miliband is fired up by Foreign Office challenges
Labour veteran is said to relish role that requires careful negotiation of Trump and impending G20 leadership
BREAKING: Twins acquire Dean Kremer from Orioles
The Twins picked up a solid, veteran hurler from the Orioles as they’re active early deadline activity continues.
What releasing Otis Reese means for the Patriots
The veteran linebacker was let go by the Patriots on Friday.
Stephen Jones says Cowboys investigating trades, big-name veteran signings
J.J. Watt to Fill in for Suspended Tony Romo in CBS Sports’ NFL Booth
A week after his arrest in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, Tony Romo has been placed on leave from his post at CBS Sports until further notice. CBS’ lead NFL color commentator since 2017, Romo is being benched six weeks before he and play-by-play veteran Jim Nantz were set to kick …
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Packers signing veteran long snapper following workout
The Packers need a long snapper with Matt Orzech injured. Enter Cal Adomitis, a veteran who worked out for the Packers on Thursday.
WATCH LIVE: Trump announces effort to train veterans as truckers amid undocumented driver crackdown
Wife of Dodgers veteran has harsh reaction to trade rumors
Eric Lauer might not be pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers after the trade deadline in four days. The Dodgers are a remarkable 9-0 when the journeyman pitches, but they might choose to sell high at a time when Blake…
200,000 Veterans Have Enrolled in VA Health Care in 2026 — a New Record. Here's Who's Eligible
VA crossed the threshold in early July, faster than any prior year. Here's who can enroll and how.
Veteran Entertainment Execs Launch Warrior Prods, Set Initial Slate
Veteran entertainment executives Michelle Mendelovitz & Cory Bennett Lewis have launched Warrior Productions, a film & television production company.
Longtime Dallas Cowboys quarterback signs with Atlanta Falcons
NFL veteran Cooper Rush, who has played for the Dallas Cowboys and others, has signed with the Atlanta Falcons.
This week in Santa Cruz County business: Local nonprofit partners to help veterans transition into aviation careers; rental market takes dubious top honors for most expensive in the nation
In her latest business column, Jessica M. Pasko highlights a tricounty nonprofit aiming to give veterans more career opportunities, along with dates to keep in mind and more.
Fauci to face Republican questions over Covid pandemic origins
Veteran medical adviser likely to face questions over disputed ‘lab leak’ theory in investigation seen by scientists as ‘vilification and harassment’ of 85-year-old
Cardinals’ Demote Promising Starter, Recall Veteran Reliever Before Cubs Game
The St. Louis Cardinals are demoting right-handed pitcher Hunter Dobbins to Triple-A Memphis. In a corresponding move, the team has selected the contract of Peter Strzlecki. Dobbins, 26, was acquired from the Boston Red Sox this past offseason. As it stands, he has a 3.74 ERA through his first 33.2 innings for the Cardinals. This season, Dobbins […] The post Cardinals’ Demote Promising Starter, Recall Veteran Reliever Before Cubs Game appeared first on HEAVY.
Audit finds lack of oversight hampering housing assistance for disabled veterans
The program is designed to help communities assist low-income veterans with disabilities in repairing their homes or making them more accessible.
Yankees Add Veteran Catcher Ahead of Trade Deadline
The New York Yankees have signed a veteran catcher to a minor league deal ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
Chicago Bears veterans report for training camp
The long wait is over! Chicago Bears veterans are reporting to Halas Hall for the start of training camp.
Washington Wizards Free Agent Player Profile: Russell Westbrook
With still one roster spot to fill, we take a look at whether veteran Russell Westbrook is a sensible fit for the Washington Wizards in 2026-27
Data shows veterans can wait months to see a therapist for the first time. The VA secretary has his own numbers
For decades after serving in the US Air Force, Dennis suffered from sporadic back pain, which he believes stemmed from frequently moving heavy equipment during overseas tours.
Skanska delivers $380M LAX project, touts small business partnerships
The contractor said it surpassed all of its targets for inclusion of small, local and veteran-owned business enterprises on the project.
Chargers cut ties with veteran offensive lineman
The Los Angeles Chargers part ways with veteran offensive lineman Ben Cleveland.
Former Lions Defender Lands With NFC North Rival
When the Detroit Lions released veteran safety Jamal Adams near the end of the 2024 season it looked like his career was nearly over. However, Adams not only played the entire 2025 season, but he is also now signing for the 2026 season. The division rival Minnesota Vikings will now be seeing if Adams can […] The post Former Lions Defender Lands With NFC North Rival appeared first on HEAVY.
UFC Belgrade Loses Debuting Heavyweight Veteran
UFC Belgrade will not see the heavyweight debut of Johnny Walker, as he is now officially off this Saturday’s fight card. Walker, who has been a UFC light heavyweight fighter since 2018, was set to make his heavyweight debut at UFC Belgrade, the promotion’s first-ever trip to Serbia. But after his opponent, Ante Delija, fell […] The post UFC Belgrade Loses Debuting Heavyweight Veteran appeared first on HEAVY.
Mets Could Implement Bold Blueprint for Potential Sean Manaea Blockbuster
New York Mets veteran left-hander Sean Manaea does not seem like a valuable trade chip. Buried in the rotation due to a youth push and his own rough season, the southpaw still could command a decent yield in a trade. Is it considered a smart move by general manager David Stearns or a salary dump […] The post Mets Could Implement Bold Blueprint for Potential Sean Manaea Blockbuster appeared first on HEAVY.
Why Derrick Henry’s supporting cast matters more in 2026
Baltimore must strengthen Derrick Henry’s supporting cast to preserve the veteran running back’s explosiveness throughout 2026.
The Bear’s Den, July 26, 2026
The Chicago Bears rookies and quarterbacks are in camp, veterans arrive tomorrow
First responders, military personnel endure mental health challenges. Summit promotes ways to help.
Upcoming summit aims to help promote mental health wholeness among first responders, military personnel and veterans
How new veteran leaders are transforming Rams at training camp
The Rams won the NFL offseason.
REPORT: Browns Exploring Edge Rusher Additions Ahead of Camp
After the blockbuster trade of Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry is hunting for a veteran defensive end to solidify a new-look front before training camp commences.
Will Kings’ Karaban Thrive Around Better Players?
After overcoming a rocky Summer League start, UConn’s championship-winning connector looks to translate his elite basketball IQ and catch-and-shoot prowess into a reliable weapon alongside Sacramento’s veteran stars.
Dominik Szoboszlai: Born to Lead
Szoboszlai will be counted on for leadership at Liverpool following a number of veteran departures.
Mike Vrabel keeps mum on Harold Landry’s injury status
The veteran linebacker opened training camp on the PUP list.
$100,000 Donation Expands Grants for Veterans Starting Farming Businesses
Tractor Supply Company, which supplied the grant, has supported efforts the past eight years.
Nets Front Office Excited for 'Physical, Veteran' Presences
By injecting All-Star Julius Randle and gritty role players into a youthful roster, Brooklyn aims to redefine its identity through veteran toughness and interior physicality.
Dillon Brooks Sends Strong Message About Future With Suns
After a career-best season under Jordan Ott, the veteran wing discusses his "dream come true" partnership with Devin Booker and embracing his signature villain role in Phoenix.
Florida State Grabs 315lbs Run Stopper From Transfer Portal
Mike Norvell bolsters the Seminoles' defensive front with a massive veteran presence, landing the former Texas State standout to fortify the interior ahead of a demanding ACC schedule.
Every Rookie Worth Tracking at Detroit Lions Camp This Summer
The wait for Detroit Lions training camp is nearly over, as the team's rookies are set to report on Saturday, with the veterans following on Tuesday. Moore had a breakout senior season at Michigan in 2025, tallying 10 sacks and 41 quarterback pressures, which led to him being the Lions' second-round pick.
Andy Burnham and the rise of ‘aura farming’ in politics
Is “aura farming” the new political superpower? There are some days in TV news when you find yourself standing in the middle of a farm, surrounded by baby goats, trying to explain internet slang. Subscribe This was one of those days. There I was, in wellies, trying to unpack aura farming - a Gen Z term for carefully cultivating your image online so that you look effortlessly cool, authentic and charismatic. The trick, apparently, is that it can’t look like you’re trying too hard. Which, I’ll admit, felt slightly ironic as we filmed an entire report on a farm purely because the word farming is in the title. ‘Shaped by algorithms’ Whether you like it or not, politics increasingly feels like it’s being shaped by algorithms as much as manifestos. Take Andy Burnham. Since arriving at Number 10, he’s been impossible to miss online. One minute he’s out for a casual jog with Mo Farah. Next he’s announcing policy alongside TikTok high priestess Bus Aunty. His social media paints a very deliberate picture: less polished Westminster operator, more bloke from the North who just happens to be running the country. It’s not accidental. Burnham’s “King of the North”, New Order-loving persona has become part of a carefully constructed political brand. Authenticity is now something politicians work incredibly hard to make look effortless. But Burnham isn’t inventing this playbook. Like so many of us doomscrolling on an evening, he’s been influenced online. The digital strategy of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, pictured above right, has become a case study in viral political communication, and some of the people behind that campaign have recently been advising the Labour Party in Britain. Their message is simple: if you want to reach younger voters, you need to show up where they already spend their time. Embracing content creators And increasingly, that doesn’t mean traditional news interviews (awkward). It means speaking to content creators like Max from The Career Ladder, whose channels reach around 20 million followers worldwide. His interview with Burnham, pictured below, was posted almost immediately after he became Prime Minister. What struck me wasn’t just the audience size, but something Max told me afterwards: many people in the comments said they’d discovered Britain had a new Prime Minister through his interview. Think about that for a moment. Not through rolling news. Not through newspapers. Through a creator they were already following while scrolling. Share That’s a profound shift in how political information reaches people, one that’s been gathering momentum for some time. It also explains why politicians are embracing content creators and spending millions on digital marketing. Of course, this isn’t unique to one party. ‘Personality before policy’ In many ways, the right were quicker off the mark in building their aura online. Donald Trump built much of his political identity on social media. Nigel Farage remains one of Britain’s strongest political performers on TikTok. Politicians across the spectrum now understand that personality often reaches people before policy does. During a six-week UK general election campaign alone, overall digital ad spending routinely tops £11m. Share Channel 4 News Former Number 10 social media adviser Andrew Wong put it well when he told me that “vibes” can help someone get noticed, but they only work if they’re rooted in a genuine personality. Force it, and audiences spot it instantly. The bigger question is whether internet charisma can backfire on you - especially when you’re Prime Minister. Because behind Burnham’s carefully curated videos is a veteran politician with decades of Westminster experience. The spontaneity is produced. While the authenticity may be genuine, it’s managed. That’s not necessarily a criticism. It’s simply the reality of modern political communication. Aura farming alone is not enough to harvest change. But in the age of algorithms, winning attention may be the first battle. Subscribe Share Channel 4 News Leave a comment
Tortorella Crushed By Vegas’ Decision To Move On
John Tortorella led Vegas to the Final, only to be cut days later. The veteran coach demands a new job now.
Titans add secondary depth, sign former Chiefs CB Nazeeh Johnson
The Tennessee Titans signed former Chiefs defensive back Nazeeh Johnson to add veteran depth to their secondary.
Training Camp Could Decide Joshua Palmer's Future with the Bills
With a crowded receiving corps and Super Bowl aspirations, veteran Joshua Palmer must build instant chemistry with Josh Allen to secure a prominent role in Buffalo’s evolving offense.
Final group of Patriots reporting to training camp on Friday
The Patriots veterans will arrive at Gillette Stadium Friday.
Harrison Smith's Potential Return Could Force Tough Vikings Roster Decision
SKOR North Minnesota Sports believes the Vikings could face difficult roster decisions depending on what role the veteran safety would fill in 2026 if he decides to return.
Area Events & Entertainment Community Calendar
July 23 - Veterans Coffee & Conversation at the Eagles Club - begins at 10 a.m. July 23 - Gazebo Nights at Normal Park - Opening act opens at 5 p.m., headliners Jay Stulo Band play at 6 p.m. July …
Pirates Trade for Veteran Reliever, DFA Dennis Santana
The Pirates reshaped their bullpen Thursday, acquiring Ron Marinaccio from the Padres and designating Dennis Santana for assignment.
VA official visits Des Moines to review new electronic health record system
The VA's second-in-command visited Des Moines to assess preparations for a new electronic health record system designed to improve care for veterans nationwide.
Rebuilt O-Line Critical Piece for Seminoles Football Success
After a disappointing season, Mike Norvell retools with veteran transfers to form a massive "Great Wall of Humanity" tasked with protecting the pocket and revitalizing the run.
Vikings May Have Found Next Hidden Gem in Undrafted Rookie
The Minnesota Vikings have several intriguing players as they head into training camp. Of course, veterans such as Justin Jefferson and Kyler Murray will take all the major headlines. However, one undrafted free agent is creating buzz as well. Wide receiver Dillon Bell is turning heads with training camp on the horizon.Bell was signed by […] The post Vikings May Have Found Next Hidden Gem in Undrafted Rookie appeared first on HEAVY.
Grizzlies, D’Angelo Russell expected to work together to allow veteran guard to find new home
Cardiologist named chief medical officer of wearable tech company Whoop
Ami B. Bhatt, MD, a veteran cardiologist and digital health specialist, stepped down as the American College of Cardiology's chief innovation officer to accept this new role.
VA reduces improper payments for private health care by 98% since 2020
The VA has slashed improper payments to private companies that provide medical care to veterans by 98% in the past five years.
Well-known cardiologist named chief medical officer of wearable tech company Whoop
Ami B. Bhatt, MD, a veteran cardiologist and digital health specialist, stepped down as the American College of Cardiology's chief innovation officer to accept this new role.
Which Bills Starter Could Lose His Job In 2026?
As Joe Brady takes the reins, guard Alec Anderson faces a pivotal season. Discover why this returning veteran sits on the hot seat amidst Buffalo’s roster overhaul.
Canadian Entertainment Biz Veterans Team To Launch Paper Route Studios
Four Canadian TV industry veterans have pooled resources to launch a production house, Paper Route Studios.
A Third-Generation Veteran Found His Next Mission: Helping Seniors Stay Independent. 'It's All About Giving Back'
Before running a $5 million senior care franchise, Rick Cseak toured 29 countries as a singer in the Air Force's entertainment group.
New Eagles Edge Calls Jalyx Hunt 'a Freak Athlete'
The Philadelphia Eagles are being urged to sign an elite veteran pass rusher like Von Miller. Greenard raved about 2025 Eagles sack leader Jalyx Hunt, referring to him as "a freak" in an interview with the Eagles website. Hunt, who every team could have drafted before the Eagles selected him 94th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, had a breakout 2025 season.
Walking Off into the Wildcard! Dbacks 6, A’s 5
The Arizona Diamondbacks were able to even the series with the Athletics Tuesday night thanks to a heroic walkoff from the veteran Ildemaro Vargas and a solid major league debut from Kohl Drake. Kohl Drake gave the Dbacks 5 much needed solid innings tonight for his major league debut. Overall his stuff was just ok, […]
Sphere Entertainment Names Global Corporate Marketing & Communications Chief
Sphere Entertainment has hired Wall Street veteran Karen Laureano-Rikardsen as global head of corporate marketing and communications.