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Trump Has Embraced War Crimes as a Re-Election Strategy
Trump is using a war criminal to rally his base around the crudest notions of nationalism and power.
Media’s “Good Guy vs. Bad Guy” Rhetoric Bolsters Warmongering
When complex issues are reduced to such simplistic terms it's no surprise that Trump acts as he does.
Retired Colonel Urges Congress to Constrain Trump After Suleimani Assassination
Retired Colonel Andrew Bacevich says Trump has sparked an unnecessary crisis in the Middle East.
Uyghurs and Other Muslims Forced to Labor in Chinese Factories
The programs work in tandem with indoctrination camps where an estimated 1 million Uyghurs are being imprisoned.
Democrats Move to War Powers Vote as Iran Tensions Escalate
The Trump administration pressured lawmakers to not discuss the legality of unilateral military action against Iran.
After 68 Days, Hunger Strikers in ICE Custody Are on the Brink of Death
Hunger strikes have erupted at immigration jails nationwide in recent years.
Will Youth Climate Activists Be the Crucial Swing Vote in Iowa?
In the upcoming Iowa Democratic caucus, 17-year-olds who can vote will command an undeniable clout.
The Pentagon Is the Only Winner in the “Global War on Terror”
The gauge of “success” in war today is not victory, but the amount of money flowing to the Pentagon.
How Trump’s Trade War Is Making Lobbyists Rich and Slamming Small Businesses
Lobbyists have profited from helping companies avoid tariffs, sometimes by undercutting small business.
The Threat of War Inflates Stock Holdings of Military Contractor CEOs
As long as our privatized war economy can reap unlimited rewards, the profit motive for war in Iran will persist.