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As a Military Spouse, I’m Trying to Bear Witness to the Costs of War
U.S. wars, while fought thousands of miles away, hit far closer to home than we like to think.
The US Military Is Poisoning Okinawa
Okinawan authorities are failing to hold the U.S. military accountable for covering up PFAS contamination.
Why Arms Races Never End
Arms races, though waged in the name of national security, create yet more insecurity.
The F-35 Jet Costs $1.5 Trillion — and Our Tax Dollars Are Still Funding It
Lockheed Martin's profits are soaring as politicians tout the F-35 as a “job creator.”
End This Hidden Risk to Military Families
When our family members sign up, they sign away some of their rights — and ours.
The US Is Spending $1.25 Trillion Annually on War
The military gravy train is running full speed ahead.
Six Ways to Curb the US’s Military Machine
The Pentagon will never be forced to make significant reforms until Americans stop believing in its lies.
For Military Contractors, Tax Day Is Pay Day
Of the 24 cents that go to the military for every tax dollar, 12 cents go to corporate military contractors.
Trump Budget Would Slash Medicaid by $1.1 Trillion
The president is attempting to hand the Pentagon even more than it asked for while gutting safety net programs.
US Military Fuel Tanks Threaten Aquifer in Hawaii
Concerned citizens on the island of Oahu have for decades been trying to get the US Navy to remove the tanks.