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Militarism
How Capitalism Fosters Bullying
Bullies are merely acting out in response to the norms and incentives of their militarized capitalist societies.
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Enough! A Report Back From the Border Vigil Against US State Violence
A vigil at the US-Mexico border this week demanded an end to criminalization of victims of US policies in the Americas.
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The Bullying of US Militarism Pervades the Entire Society
A militaristic empire must inspire people to commit violence. It must reward the most extreme forms of bullying.
Students of Military’s “School of the Americas” Successor Can Remain Secret, Appeals Court Rules
The Georgia-based facility has long trained dictators and death-squad leaders.
Lessons From the 2006 Midterms: Will Democrats Disappoint Again?
Unlike in 2006, grassroots groups today have more power to hold Democrats accountable for their election promises.
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Mission Impossible: Keeping Track of US Special Ops in Africa
The US military either can't or won't come to a consensus on how many missions have been carried out by its most elite troops in Africa.
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Military Dissent Is Not an Oxymoron: Freeing Democracy From Perpetual War
Dissenting voices must be encouraged and dissenting thoughts empowered within the military.
When AFRICOM Evaluates Itself, the News Is Grim
It's rare to hear one top military commander publicly badmouth another, call attention to his faults or simply point out his shortcomings.
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The World After Me: Eternal “Wartime” in the US
The fate of lost children, if they become the norm, will be the scandal of the century.
Are We in for Another Increase in Military Spending?
The US has more military might than any other nation in world history.