V-E Day Was 75 Years Ago. How Relevant Is It Today? V-E Day Was 75 Years Ago. How Relevant Is It Today?
The dark cloud of World War II has stopped recent US leaders from seeing the world as it actually is.
May 6, 2020 / Andrew J. Bacevich
Why Are We Still Prioritizing Military Spending? Why Are We Still Prioritizing Military Spending?
As American families continue to struggle, war profiteers are requesting their own bailout.
May 5, 2020 / Mandy Smithberger
Trump’s Pandemic Response Signals That American Lives Are More Disposable Than Ever Trump’s Pandemic Response Signals That American Lives Are More Disposable Than Ever
With Covid-19, the assassin in chief in distant lands has transformed himself into a stone-cold killer here at home.
May 1, 2020 / Tom Engelhardt
How the Military-Industrial Complex Is Using the Coronavirus How the Military-Industrial Complex Is Using the Coronavirus
Arms industry lobbyists are addressing this pandemic and preparing for the next by pushing weapons sales.
Apr 17, 2020 / William D. Hartung and Benjamin Freeman
Exclusive: Inside Trump’s Failed Plan to Surveil the Canadian Border Exclusive: Inside Trump’s Failed Plan to Surveil the Canadian Border
A leaked memo shows Customs and Border Protection requested millions of dollars to monitor the movements of Canadian citizens.
Apr 10, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein
After This Pandemic Passes, America Must Reckon With Its National Security After This Pandemic Passes, America Must Reckon With Its National Security
Not just with Trump’s performance, but with the profound failure of America’s domestic and foreign policies and priorities.
Apr 7, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Exclusive: The Military Knew Years Ago That a Coronavirus Was Coming Exclusive: The Military Knew Years Ago That a Coronavirus Was Coming
The Pentagon warned the White House about a shortage of ventilators, face masks, and hospital beds in 2017—but the Trump administration did nothing.
Apr 1, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein
Let the Killing Stop Let the Killing Stop
Kurt Vonnegut’s earliest recorded speech implored a bungling administration to stop committing brutalities. Little has changed.
Mar 31, 2020 / Kurt Vonnegut
Now Is Not the Time to Start an Arms Race Now Is Not the Time to Start an Arms Race
As the coronavirus spreads, Congress still has to review the Pentagon’s defense budget request.
Mar 31, 2020 / Michael T. Klare
It’s Time to Stop Our Wasteful Military Spending It’s Time to Stop Our Wasteful Military Spending
If ever there was a time to reduce our massive and unnecessary military spending, this is it.
Mar 31, 2020 / William Astore