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How Are US Tax Dollars Being Spent? Hint: The Pentagon Is Cashing In.
The average US taxpayer sent $58 to fund antiwar diplomacy efforts versus $5,109 for militarism and its support systems.
Report: Average US Taxpayer Paid Over $5,000 Toward Militarism in 2023
Lockheed Martin, which is profiting directly from Israel’s genocide, received $249 from the average taxpayer last year.
White House Wants $895 Billion for Pentagon and Nukes in Fiscal Year 2025
After adjusting for inflation, that’s only slightly less than last year’s proposal, but far higher than Cold War levels.
Sanders Slams Pentagon After Report Finds Agency Lacks Basic Fraud Avoidance
The agency’s lack of simple fraud prevention exists despite the defense industry being rife with fraud.
Biden Peddles the Myth That Spending More on Weapons Is Good for the Economy
The Pentagon’s annual budget is more than 20 times what the US now invests per year to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Tlaib Unveils Bill Aimed at Stopping Congress Members From War Profiteering
Lawmakers should not stand to profit from war and military actions, Tlaib said.
Biden Admits Yemen Airstrikes Aren’t “Working” But Vows to Continue Them Anyway
“Well, when you say ‘working,’ are they stopping the Houthis? No. Are they going to continue? Yes,” he said.
With 70 Percent of Gaza Homes Destroyed, Biden Approves $147M Israel Arms Sale
As many as 80 percent of buildings in northern Gaza have been destroyed, a recent analysis found.
Poll Suggests Biden Could Win Support in Key Swing State If He Backs Ceasefire
Polls have found that Biden is trailing far behind Trump in Michigan, a key swing state.
40 Percent of Bombs Israel Has Used on Gaza Are Type That Boost Civilian Harm
Israel has been making extensive use of unguided bombs, which lack precision technology.