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The Term “War Crime” Is Obsolete
If war crimes are defined as military actions that harm great numbers of civilians, then all wars today are crimes or the term is meaningless.
The US in Korea: Lessons Lost, Lessons Learned
To make peace in Korea, the US should reflect on historical realities and consider strategies other than military posturing.
In Washington, Why Is Militarism the Only Option?
Global policymaking has become a remarkably mindless military-first process of repetition.
Exclusive: Emails Reveal Navy’s Intent to Break Law, Threatening Endangered Wildlife
Internal emails reveal how the US Navy has knowingly broken laws that are supposed to protect endangered species.
Obama Can Burnish His Legacy by Meeting With Agent Orange Victims in Vietnam
President Obama can fortify his legacy by meeting with victims of Agent Orange the United States sprayed on Vietnam during the war.
David Swanson: US Wars Are Not Waged Out of Generosity or for Democracy
Author David Swanson says war is not an inevitable part of human nature, but a means for some to acquire wealth.
“I’m Mad as Hell”: Air Force Members Blame Health Horrors on Toxic Exposure
Chronically ill service members say their health issues result from past exposure to contaminants at George Air Force Base.
Could Sanders’ Social Justice Ideas Really Work? Take a Look at These Places
In his new film, Michael Moore shows us what free college and healthcare looks like.
How Not to Audit the Pentagon: The Military Waste Machine Is Running Full Speed Ahead
Without a concerted campaign of public pressure, the Pentagon's runaway budget will never be reined in.
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The Wars in Our Schools: An Ex-Army Ranger Finds a New Mission
Confronting the attacks on education in the US should also mean trying to interrupt that school-to-military pipeline.