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Here’s How the 2020 Candidates Stack Up on War and Peace
This election season, we need a real debate over the U.S.'s vicious, ongoing wars.
Palestinians Call on International Community to Oppose Golan Heights Annexation
President Trump has signed an order recognizing Israel’s control of the Golan Heights in defiance of international law.
Fears of New Gaza Invasion Rise as Israel Launches Airstrikes
Israel has bombed Gaza for a third day in a row and mobilized dozens of tanks.
John Bolton and Mike Pompeo Defy the International Criminal Court
In its menacing rejection of the court, the Trump administration is turning its back on the system of international law.
Veterans Demand Congress End the Forever Wars
Progressive veterans say peace is a litmus test for Democrats.
Amnesty International Accuses US of War Crimes in Somalia
Amnesty International is accusing the U.S. of covering up civilian casualties in its secretive air war in Somalia.
The US’s Senior Generals Find No Exits From Endless War
Isn’t it time that the U.S. sought a future defined by peace?
Senate Passes War Powers Resolution to End Complicity in Yemen War
The passage of the resolution comes as the Saudis continue to launch deadly airstrikes in Yemen with U.S. backing.
School Shooters and Drones — Linking Gun Violence at Home to US Wars Abroad
While U.S. teenagers fight for their right to live, a world away, Afghanistan's teens are doing the same thing.
Can We Divest From Weapons Dealers?
How different our world could be if efforts were instead directed toward education, health care and community welfare.