What the Military’s Recruitment Crisis Means for America What the Military’s Recruitment Crisis Means for America
The human frailties that hinder enlistment are symptoms of something more sinister than a military lacking bodies.
Aug 17, 2022 / Andrea Mazzarino
We Need Unity to Combat the Right’s Increasing Violence We Need Unity to Combat the Right’s Increasing Violence
If progressives don’t find a unifying message of community and love, and find it soon, the guns already out there may be put to use in unspeakable ways.
Jul 6, 2022 / Andrea Mazzarino
War Is a Form of Terrorism War Is a Form of Terrorism
If we lack empathy for those who suffer in our wars, we endanger humanity’s future.
Jun 2, 2022 / Andrea Mazzarino
The Climate Crisis Doesn’t Acknowledge Borders The Climate Crisis Doesn’t Acknowledge Borders
Without collective action aimed at creating a carbon neutral world by 2050, we’ll all lose this fight.
Mar 31, 2022 / Andrea Mazzarino
We Don’t Need a Department of Homeland Security We Don’t Need a Department of Homeland Security
Since 9/11, we’ve overfunded a second Pentagon capable of focusing on whatever it considers to be most politically expedient.
Jan 28, 2022 / Andrea Mazzarino
We’re Spending Money on War When We Could Be Building Roads We’re Spending Money on War When We Could Be Building Roads
Our problem in this country isn’t lack of funds, no matter what the Republicans, Manchin, and Sinema may claim.
Nov 25, 2021 / Andrea Mazzarino
I Lived Through the US Military’s Culture of Surveillance I Lived Through the US Military’s Culture of Surveillance
As a military spouse, I’ve been threatened, silenced, monitored, and shamed by the very people my husband fought alongside.
Oct 13, 2021 / Andrea Mazzarino
Who Authorized America’s Endless Wars? Who Authorized America’s Endless Wars?
The string of wars in the Middle East have cost thousands of lives and countless resources. When will they end?
Jul 19, 2021 / Andrea Mazzarino
The Military Needs A New Way to Handle Sexual Assault The Military Needs A New Way to Handle Sexual Assault
A new bill proposed by Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Joni Ernst is a good start, but it’s not enough.
May 26, 2021 / Andrea Mazzarino
The Pentagon Is Not Taking Covid Seriously Enough The Pentagon Is Not Taking Covid Seriously Enough
Over a third of active-duty military personnel have refused to be vaccinated. The Pentagon’s response has mostly been silence.
Apr 19, 2021 / Andrea Mazzarino