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Military Bases
Ecuador’s Trump-Allied President Loses Bid to Allow Return of US Military Bases
About two-thirds of voters in Ecuador on Sunday opposed the measure pushed by right-wing President Daniel Noboa.
Under a New South Korean President, Can Peace Activists Push US Troops Out?
A pro-peace presidential candidate offers a historic opening to transform the front line of a new Cold War.
Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange Are Battling Cancer Without VA Compensation
Vets exposed to the chemical at US bases are still waiting for the same benefits as their peers who fought in Vietnam.
US Promotion of Banned Fukushima Seafood Contradicts Biden’s Cancer Initiatives
Japanese seafood banned by China, Russia and South Korea is headed for U.S. military bases in Japan.
US-Trained Coup Leader in Niger Plans to End Military Cooperation With France
The leader of Niger’s new military junta has vowed to defy any attempts to restore the former president to power.
Did Western Military Presence Help Foster a Coup in Niger?
One coup leader was trained by the U.S., and the U.S. has around 1,000 troops as well as a drone base in the country.
Advocates Worry Vets Harmed by Camp Lejeune’s Toxic Water May Get Shortchanged
Attorney contingency fees may potentially eat up more than half of veterans’ awards, so lawmakers have stepped in.
People Affected by Toxic Fuel Leak in Hawaii Now Face Taxes on Emergency Aid
Adding insult to injury, some residents are receiving tax bills for aid sent after the Navy contaminated their water.
Military Bases Are Disproportionately Poisoning Communities of Color
North Carolina’s Camp Lejeune exemplifies the concerning extent to which toxic contamination has gone unaddressed.
More Than 750 US Military Bases Remain Around the World
Unless these bases are dismantled, the U.S.'s imperial role on this planet will spell disaster in the years to come.