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Military
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.
Senators and Advocacy Groups Call for the Suspension of Egypt’s Military Aid
In a letter, 23 organizations and 10 senators urge Biden to not provide $320 million in military aid to Egypt.
Just 11 Senators Voted for a 10 Percent Cut to Military Spending
The National Defense Authorization Act would authorize $886 billion in military spending for the coming fiscal year.
Victims of Migrant Boat Tragedy Are Casualties of the US “War on Terror”
It’s hard to disentangle the U.S.’s military interventions from the reasons so many of the migrants made their journeys.
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.
China Condemns US Plan to Sell Nuclear Submarines to Australia
Many have denounced the U.S.-U.K.-Australia military pact as an escalation of a “new Cold War” against China.
Progressives Slam Biden’s Request for $30 Billion Increase to Military Budget
Republicans said $886 billion in military spending was inadequate as they pursue cuts to Medicaid and food benefits.
Calls for Climate Reparations Have Grown Following Recent Severe Weather Events
Some suggest creating a reparation fund to be paid into by those most responsible for emissions, such as ExxonMobil.
Our Children Are Experiencing Militarization of the US Up Close and Personally
Educational “culture wars” overlook the ways in which war has altered what we teach our kids.