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War & Peace
Democrats Are Shifting on Foreign Policy – But Not Far Enough to End War
Though their rhetoric has shifted left, many Democrats do not wish to disrupt the tradition of U.S. global leadership.
The Stubborn Persistence of the Military-Industrial State
After 40 years, the Pentagon budget is still rising.
Complicity With Imperialism Is Holding Back the Anti-Trump Resistance
The imperial fantasy of endless war for perpetual peace continues to thrive.
American Exceptionalism Is Killing the Planet
We need to stop idealizing war and its so-called warriors. At stake is nothing less than the viability of life on Earth.
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.
Pope Francis Calls Nuclear Weapons Immoral as Catholic Activists Face Jail
The activists were recently convicted of three felony counts and a misdemeanor charge.
Intensified US Sanctions Bolster Iran’s Hardliners and Fuel Angry Protests
At least 12 Iranian protesters have been killed while demonstrating in response to rising gasoline prices.
50 Years of US Arms Sales Have Had Severe and Lasting Impact on Middle East
Most Americans oppose runaway arms trading. Will our government change course?
The US Military Is Poisoning Okinawa
Okinawan authorities are failing to hold the U.S. military accountable for covering up PFAS contamination.
Trump Met With Turkey’s Dictator to Distract From Impeachment
President Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan agreed on little besides each other.