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US Military Considers Civilians Expendable Despite New Harm Mitigation Plan
It has a long history of killing civilians in airstrikes, not investigating the deaths and ignoring pleas for apology.
Israel’s Military Assault on Gaza Is Fueling Climate Crisis
Emissions from the first two months of bombing were higher than the annual footprints of 20 climate-vulnerable nations.
More Sanctions and Military Pressure Won’t Improve North Korean Human Rights
Current U.S. policy justifies an arms race and keeps families separated while risking nuclear conflict with North Korea.
US Military Defends Use of “Forever Chemicals” as Groups Raise Health Concerns
Military personnel who were exposed to PFAS say they live in fear that they or their family members will develop cancer.
Navy Secrecy Amid Reforms: Lawsuit Challenges Transparency
Amid Biden's military justice reforms, a lawsuit challenges Navy secrecy in court proceedings.
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.