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Militarism
2024 Will Be Remembered as the Year Israel’s Global Legitimacy Fully Unraveled
After over a year of genocide, more Americans than ever are calling for an end to US military backing of Israel.
Anti-Genocide Activists Target Israeli Drone Manufacturer in Brooklyn
Activists hope to evict Easy Aerial from its headquarters for providing drones and software to the Israeli military.
Sanders Says He’s Voting “No” on Nearly $1 Trillion Defense Budget
The record-high budget comes as “our government has failed millions of working families,” he said.
These Billionaires Subsidize the Israeli Military Through a US Nonprofit
A US nonprofit funnels money from billionaires like Home Depot’s co-founder to effectively subsidize Israeli troops.
The Battle for Democracy in the US Must Take On the Military-Industrial Complex
Leftists have long had an understanding of “the deep state” that goes beyond Trump’s fearmongering conspiracy theory.
COP29 Ignores Militarism, Putting Meaningful Climate Deal Out of Reach
Leaders of the world’s top polluting nations skipped COP29, which also failed to address how militarism fuels emissions.
Pro-Palestine Activists Target Invisible Genocide Profiteer in Arms Supply Chain
Palestine liberation activists aim to mobilize the labor and climate movements’ rage against logistics giant Maersk.
As Ukraine War Reaches Violent New Heights, US Boosts Weapons Production
Casualties on both sides have reached roughly 1 million as the US races to expand production of artillery shells.
US Militarism Remains Front and Center for Many Filipino Voters in 2024
The war machine enables authoritarianism in the Philippines and genocide in Gaza at the expense of our needs at home.
As a Rabbi, Taking Direct Action Against Genocide Is Part of My Sacred Practice
As I observe the High Holidays, I join with the grassroots movement of Jews who are recommitting to resisting genocide.