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The Trump Administration Gutted the Staff Overseeing $1 Billion in Aid to Iraq
A new report warns that USAID may not be able to effectively oversee $1.16 billion in foreign aid to Iraq.
Mike Pence’s Office Meddled in Foreign Aid to Reroute Money to Christian Groups
Officials at USAID warned that favoring Christian groups in Iraq could inflame religious tension.
Much “Foreign Aid” Is Taxpayer-Funded Plundering of the Global South
Foreign aid is largely being used to protect and enrich U.S. businesses, exploiting host countries’ resources.
Trump Tried — and Failed — to Slash and Burn Foreign Aid Programs
For now, Congress has prevailed, but foreign aid spending remains firmly in Trump's crosshairs.
Trump’s Global Gag Order: Five Questions Answered
Five questions about Trump's global gag order answered.
Will Trump’s Global Attack on Family Planning Cause Side Effects?
Trump is leading an assault on family planning around the world.
US Foreign Aid, Explained
Three common myths about US foreign aid debunked.
How the Trump Budget Exacerbates Security Risks Posed by Pandemics
Trump's budget doesn't recognize the importance of public health to national security.
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Foreign Aid Is Not the Problem — Inequality Is
The problem has been — and remains — a distribution of income and wealth that privileges the few at the expense of the great many.
How Bucking the Climate Change Accord Would Hinder the Fight Against HIV/AIDS
Surviving HIV depends not just on access to antiretroviral drugs but also on a gamut of social and environmental resources.