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Trump Never Cared About Ending “Forever Wars.” He Just Wanted His Own War.
The assassination pushed impeachment out of the headlines and showed off some of Trump's shiny new military “toys.”
Trump Threatens Iraq With Sanctions “Like They’ve Never Seen Before”
The people of Iraq have seen devastating sanctions imposed by the U.S. before and the results were catastrophic.
Trump Celebrates New Decade by Trying to Start World War III
If John Bolton is happy, we are all in deep trouble.
Bernie Sanders Condemns Trump for Putting US on Path to “Another Disastrous War”
Numerous antiwar voices also spoke out forcefully against the U.S. escalation against Iran by Trump.
Congress Failed to Act to Prevent Iran War. Now Trump Has Put Millions at Risk.
After failing to in December, Congress must now pass legislation explicitly prohibiting an unauthorized war with Iran.
Hawks Rejoice at Trump Decision to Assassinate Iranian Military Leader
Some commentators see parallels with the buildup to the Bush administration's 2003 invasion of Iraq.
How War Targets the Young
At home or abroad, the “war on terror” has also been a war on youth and education.
Democrats Are Shifting on Foreign Policy – But Not Far Enough to End War
Though their rhetoric has shifted left, many Democrats do not wish to disrupt the tradition of U.S. global leadership.
The Stubborn Persistence of the Military-Industrial State
After 40 years, the Pentagon budget is still rising.
As a Military Spouse, I’m Trying to Bear Witness to the Costs of War
U.S. wars, while fought thousands of miles away, hit far closer to home than we like to think.