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Militarism
Unprecedented US War Drills and Naval Deployments Raise Fear of War in Korea
The current US military buildup in the Korean Peninsula has surpassed Cold War levels.
Biden Is Quietly Funding Nuclear Weapons Upgrades That Could Imperil the Planet
The continued funding of nuclear weapons development is a pork barrel of herculean proportions.
President Biden’s Budget Proposes a National Paid Family Leave Program
Proposing new social services and higher taxes on the wealthy, the plan also includes $1 trillion in military spending.
Biden Peddles the Myth That Spending More on Weapons Is Good for the Economy
The Pentagon’s annual budget is more than 20 times what the US now invests per year to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
US Left Must Link With Progressive Forces in Middle East to Stop Regional War
Progressives in Iran and the US must connect horizontally to resist militarism as our leaders escalate their threats.
Sanders Calls Out US Hypocrisy on Human Rights as Senators Unveil Aid Bill
The White House urges Congress to immediately pass the legislation, which would give Israel more than $14 billion.
Are Nuclear-Armed Nations Entering a New Arms Race in 2024? Experts Weigh In.
Experts worry about a possible nuclear arms race as global instability and the threat of mass destruction loom large.
Biden Admits Yemen Airstrikes Aren’t “Working” But Vows to Continue Them Anyway
“Well, when you say ‘working,’ are they stopping the Houthis? No. Are they going to continue? Yes,” he said.
Gaza Ceasefire Would Be Most Likely Way to Avoid Wider Conflict, Says Analyst
Biden's claim that he doesn't have leverage over Israel “doesn’t seem to be compatible with reality,” says Trita Parsi.
Biden Sticks by Israel as Bloody War on Gaza Threatens to Expand
Three months later, the White House still backs Israel as the war on Gaza threatens to devolve into broader chaos.