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Deficit Hawks Are Enabling the Next US War
The U.S. budget is rigged to hold essential domestic programs hostage to the Pentagon's war chest.
Lessons From the Natural World on Washington’s Unnatural Wars
Americans have to recognize the parasitic nature of the national security state.
Trump Dodges His Own Benghazi as Pentagon Closes Probe Into Niger Ambush
The Niger ambush was the largest loss of American lives in combat in Africa since the 1993 “Black Hawk Down” incident.
The US Military Won’t Lead the Fight in Combating Climate Change
The Pentagon's scorched-earth policies cannot be reconciled with renewable energy initiatives.
The Pentagon Is Girding for a Fight — But With China, Not Iran
The very next U.S. naval patrol in the South China Sea could provide the spark for a major blowup.
While War Drums Beat, Trump Wants to Keep Congress in the Dark
With the administration confronting Iran, Trump's acting Pentagon chief wants to hide military info from Congress.
The US Is Spending $1.25 Trillion Annually on War
The military gravy train is running full speed ahead.
Six Ways to Curb the US’s Military Machine
The Pentagon will never be forced to make significant reforms until Americans stop believing in its lies.
The F-35 Fighter Jet Will Cost $1.5 Trillion. It’s Time for New Priorities.
Ours is a society that condones and even celebrates organized, profitable, global murder.
Trump Budget Would Cut Spending for Nearly Every Agency Except Pentagon
Trump is requesting an unprecedented level of military spending.