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Pentagon Confirms US Forces in Syria Came Under Turkish Artillery Fire
“This is what happens when a country goes into a war of expansion so callously and rapidly,” says CodePink.
Why Arms Races Never End
Arms races, though waged in the name of national security, create yet more insecurity.
The F-35 Jet Costs $1.5 Trillion — and Our Tax Dollars Are Still Funding It
Lockheed Martin's profits are soaring as politicians tout the F-35 as a “job creator.”
Military Might Is Our National Religion
Where does such a profession of faith in wars and weapons end?
Native People Across the Pacific Are Resisting Dispossession of Sacred Land
Indigenous people in Hawai‘i, Guam and Okinawa are finding common cause in opposing the forces of empire.
No, Trump, More Dollars to the Defense Sector Don’t Mean More Jobs
If job creation is your metric of choice, Pentagon contractors are a bad taxpayer investment.
Lessons From the Natural World on Washington’s Unnatural Wars
Americans have to recognize the parasitic nature of the national security state.
Trump’s July Fourth Tank Display Is a Glaring Sign of Fascism
It’s right there in front of our faces.
Pardoning War Criminals Sends a Disturbing Message, Says Iraq Veteran
President Trump is considering pardoning American military members convicted of war crimes.
The Pentagon Is Girding for a Fight — But With China, Not Iran
The very next U.S. naval patrol in the South China Sea could provide the spark for a major blowup.