On Israel and Palestine, US Electeds Are Out of Touch With Their Own Voters On Israel and Palestine, US Electeds Are Out of Touch With Their Own Voters
It’s showing up in public opinion, media coverage, and even political and policy discourse.
Jul 19, 2023 / Phyllis Bennis
Desmond Tutu Spoke Truth in the Face of Oppression Desmond Tutu Spoke Truth in the Face of Oppression
The Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and Phyllis Bennis discuss the life and legacy of the South African archbishop.
Dec 30, 2021 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and Phyllis Bennis
The Israeli Firm NSO—Makers of Pegasus Spyware—Must Be Banned The Israeli Firm NSO—Makers of Pegasus Spyware—Must Be Banned
And why the Biden administration has taken unprecedented action against a company with such deep ties to the Israeli government.
Dec 3, 2021 / Phyllis Bennis and Omar Barghouti
9/11 and After: The Need Is Still for Justice, Not Vengeance 9/11 and After: The Need Is Still for Justice, Not Vengeance
The US has spent over $21 trillion on wars, the military, and the national security state since 9/11. That money should have been used for health care, climate, jobs, and education...
Sep 10, 2021 / John Cavanagh and Phyllis Bennis
Washington’s War in Afghanistan Is Over. What Happens Now? Washington’s War in Afghanistan Is Over. What Happens Now?
President Biden was right to withdraw US troops. But we should have no illusion that this will end the war for Afghans.
Aug 16, 2021 / Phyllis Bennis
War Criminal Found Dead at 88 War Criminal Found Dead at 88
The human and economic costs of Donald Rumsfeld’s wars are staggering.
Jul 1, 2021 / Phyllis Bennis
What Does Biden’s Decision to Withdraw From Afghanistan Mean? What Does Biden’s Decision to Withdraw From Afghanistan Mean?
Ending the war will take more than bringing home the troops, but it’s a start.
Apr 15, 2021 / Phyllis Bennis
Withdrawing US Troops From Afghanistan Is Only a Start. We Have to End the Air War Too. Withdrawing US Troops From Afghanistan Is Only a Start. We Have to End the Air War Too.
The war is a failure. Continuing to wage it will only result in further devastation.
Mar 5, 2021 / Phyllis Bennis
The Assassination of Suleimani Escalates the Threat of War The Assassination of Suleimani Escalates the Threat of War
President Trump’s withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal nearly two years ago started the US down this path with Iran.
Jan 3, 2020 / Phyllis Bennis
Trump Has Stolen the Anti-War Mantle. Here’s How to Get It Back. Trump Has Stolen the Anti-War Mantle. Here’s How to Get It Back.
His claims about wanting to “end endless US wars” are lies—but they’re effective, because the massive anti-war movement that we need is missing in action.
Nov 4, 2019 / Phyllis Bennis