
Trump Has Been Out-Conned by the Pentagon Trump Has Been Out-Conned by the Pentagon
Despite a woeful 75-year military record, the Pentagon’s coffers are overflowing with taxpayer dollars.
Feb 5, 2020 / William Astore

Want to Stop Climate Change? Start With the US Military Want to Stop Climate Change? Start With the US Military
Our endless wars are taking countless innocent lives and destroying the planet itself.
Dec 4, 2019 / William Astore

America’s Military Mania Is Hurting Democracy America’s Military Mania Is Hurting Democracy
It’s time to put an end to America’s lust for war.
Oct 24, 2019 / William Astore

Militarization Has Become Our National Religion Militarization Has Become Our National Religion
As attitudes toward war grow dangerously worshipful in the US, quitting our endless wars becomes all the more difficult.
Aug 13, 2019 / William Astore

The Pentagon’s Long Con The Pentagon’s Long Con
The US military-industrial complex has been swindling Americans for decades.
Apr 30, 2019 / William Astore

America’s Generals Have Learned Nothing From Our Failed Wars America’s Generals Have Learned Nothing From Our Failed Wars
The senior officials responsible for our military failures are guiding us to more of the same.
Mar 19, 2019 / William Astore

The Pentagon Has Won Its Most Important War The Pentagon Has Won Its Most Important War
Despite a losing record, today’s military doesn’t have to atone for its failures.
Oct 25, 2018 / William Astore

Can’t We Just Play Ball Without Guns Getting Involved? Can’t We Just Play Ball Without Guns Getting Involved?
A veteran looks at the increasing militarization of sports.
Aug 20, 2018 / William Astore