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US Military Base Threatens Biodiversity in Okinawa
Construction of the airbase is moving ahead despite decades of protest and certain environmental devastation.
For Military Contractors, Tax Day Is Pay Day
Of the 24 cents that go to the military for every tax dollar, 12 cents go to corporate military contractors.
As NATO Marks 70th Anniversary, Threat of Nuclear Confrontation Grows
President Trump used the anniversary to push for NATO countries to increase military spending.
Amnesty International Accuses US of War Crimes in Somalia
Amnesty International is accusing the U.S. of covering up civilian casualties in its secretive air war in Somalia.
Trump Budget Would Slash Medicaid by $1.1 Trillion
The president is attempting to hand the Pentagon even more than it asked for while gutting safety net programs.
Don’t Raid Military Funds for a Wall. Raid Them for Health Care.
Repurposing military funds for universal health care would bring a better return on investment than any wall.
What It Really Takes to Secure Peace in Afghanistan
Constant military surveillance of Afghan citizens is not the answer.
New Mexico Governor Orders National Guard Away From Border
Turning the border into a war zone will not improve safety and security.
An Antiwar Response to Trump’s Anti-Trans Military Ban Is Possible
If transgender people had better access to education and careers, they would not need to join the military.
Has the Arms Industry Captured Trump’s Pentagon?
Patrick Shanahan, who spent 30 years at Boeing, is the Trump administration’s acting secretary of defense.