Tag: military
F-35 jet program budget exceeds $406 billion, yet universal healthcare too...
Members of Congress say the U.S. is "too broke" to increase spending on programs that intend to improve education and healthcare, but $27 billion more could go to F-35 jet program.
Time to call out US militarism for what it is: The...
The evidence clearly shows that national security is far better achieved by intelligent diplomacy than by war.
Federal judge orders military to accept transgender troops at the start...
“This is a complete victory for our plaintiffs and all transgender service members, who are now once again able to serve on equal terms and without the threat of being discharged.”
The voiceless left stands before the monster of history
If you do not take hold of the monster within, he will take hold of you. Both on a personal basis as well as the monster we know as human history.
Middle East – How America shot itself in the foot
The U.S. needs to learn the art of diplomacy instead of spending a lot of time constantly demonizing and threatening other countries.
Hearts and minds
As with the needless sacrifice of our young Amerikans during Vietnam, ditto for the use of them again in these Middle Eastern 'phony wars'.
The calm before the storm? What is it, how long will...
Are we Americans in the calm before a storm? What lies ahead for the people of this country?
The scandal of Pentagon spending
Your tax dollars support troops of defense contractor CEOs.
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Mitch McConnell and Tommy Tuberville gave Democrats the blueprint for anti-Trump opposition
Democrats can stymie a significant chunk of his legislative agenda if they’re willing to commit to four years of steadfast opposition.
Bernie Sanders slams Congress for claiming ‘no money’ for housing and healthcare while approving...
The senator criticizes lawmakers for prioritizing the military-industrial complex over working families as the Senate advances a near $1 trillion defense budget.
GOP-led states risk leaving 10 million children hungry by rejecting $1.14 billion summer food...
Twelve Republican-led states face a January 1 deadline to join the Summer EBT program, a lifeline for millions of hungry kids, as advocates urge governors to act amid rising food insecurity and economic challenges.
How billionaires have sidestepped a tax aimed at the rich
Lawmakers created a new type of Medicare tax to capture the kinds of income the rich often enjoy, but a host of billionaires have managed to avoid paying it.
Putting our children first: How gun safety as a nonpartisan issue helped local candidates...
Moms Demand Action-backed candidates succeed by emphasizing community safety, depoliticizing gun reform, and addressing fears of school shootings.