Saturday, February 22, 2025

Tag: U.S. Military

American troops as migrants

What the MAGA crowd don’t recognize: the troops they plan to rely on to carry out the deportations of potentially millions of people are, in their own way, also migrants.

The military to prison pipeline

Trading one uniform for another.

The return of war to the home front

Don't look for restraint from Donald Trump's military.

Senate rejects Sanders’ push to halt US arms sales as weapons...

The Senate overwhelmingly voted against the measures, leaving advocates of peace and human rights questioning U.S. complicity in the alleged war crimes unfolding in Gaza.

Israel bombs Gaza refugee camps following $5.2 billion deal for US...

The attacks killed at least 22 people, according to reports, and add to the growing concerns about the role of American military aid in facilitating violence against civilians.

Powder keg in the Pacific

Such seeming strength contains both a heightened risk of great power conflict and possible political pressures that could fracture America’s Asia-Pacific alliance relatively soon.
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Ex-US Army major who resigned over Gaza warns against Biden sending...

This marks the first significant deployment of American troops to Israel since the beginning of its assault on Gaza, though the U.S. has spent an estimated tens of billions of dollars on the Israeli military and related operations.

Who wants to kill and die for the American Empire?

The U.S. policy of proxy war, relying on allies to do the killing and dying in order to avoid domestic political blow back over U.S. casualties, has led us to the brink of war with Russia and Iran.

Senator Sanders demands US withdraw military aid as Israel escalates attacks...

Amidst escalating violence in Rafah, Senator Bernie Sanders challenges the U.S. administration to cease military support for Israel, citing severe humanitarian risks and a potential large-scale tragedy.

Round table on current US foreign policy: Militarism unhinged

How would you assess the most important aspects of current U.S. foreign policy?

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Trump’s bid to redefine birthright citizenship blocked by federal appeals court

Federal court blocks Trump’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, reinforcing constitutional protections and setting the stage for a potential Supreme Court battle.

Another Blackrock? Nearly 100 US mercenaries are in Gaza right now

96 American special forces are patrolling a checkpoint in the middle of Gaza, as Palestinians return to their homes in the north. If the history of American mercenaries tells us anything, then this could be deadly.

Tesla paid zero federal income tax in 2024 while GOP pushes more corporate tax...

Musk’s trillion-dollar company paid nothing in federal taxes while working Americans foot the bill.

Musk’s double standard: SpaceX wins government contract while public services face deep cuts

A $38.85 million contract awarded to Elon Musk’s SpaceX sparks outrage as his government office slashes funding for health care, education, and social programs.

Trump has become the new King George III

The Americans of today should be willing to ask ourselves what we’re willing to do in order to restore government of, by, and for the people, and reject a tyrant’s attempts to consolidate power.