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July 4 Glorifies the US Military — a Force With White Supremacy at Its Core
According to a Military Times poll, 57 percent of troops of color report experiencing white supremacist behavior.
Rumsfeld Was Not “Controversial.” He Played a Leading Role in Mass Murder.
There are many bad people in the world, but few actual villains. Donald Rumsfeld is one such.
Biden’s Latest Middle East Airstrikes Give “More Fuel” to Conflict With Iran
The airstrikes come as the Biden administration holds indirect talks with Iran about reviving the Iranian nuclear deal.
Biden’s First Pentagon Budget Is One of the Highest Since World War II. Why?
Initiatives on rebuilding domestic infrastructure and combating climate change would do far more to keep people safe.
Biden Administration Plans to Spend $109.8 Billion on Nuclear Submarines
A Columbia-class submarine is essentially an over $100 billion initiative to deliver 16,128 Hiroshimas.
House Passes Historic Bill Ending Military Authorization in Iraq
The bill, which has President Biden's support, now goes to the Senate, where it's expected to pass.
New Israeli Government Bombs Gaza After Far Right Chants “Death to Arabs”
The attack comes just weeks after a ceasefire agreement paused Israel's deadly 11-day assault on Gaza.
Israel’s Arms and Security Industry Is Reshaping State Violence Everywhere
States buying military and security products from Israel are complicit in the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.
Biden Is Going “Full Steam Ahead” on Trump’s Nuclear Weapons Spending Plans
Biden is continuing initiatives to expand the U.S. nuclear arsenal despite earlier criticism of Trump's policies.
Barbara Lee Introduces Bill to Help Vietnamese Victims of Agent Orange
Vietnamese victims of Agent Orange sprayed by the U.S. continue to suffer but have never been adequately compensated.