Friday, November 15, 2024

Tag: U.S. Military

Enough folded flags: Military families speak out against the Afghanistan War

A nation that doesn't remember the people sent to fight on its behalf has no business sending more.

Trump’s Space Force

“I have not yet heard a compelling case why we need a separate force.”

Holding the line on torture

Here’s a disclaimer of sorts: ever since I witnessed the effects of U.S. torture policy firsthand in Central America in the 1980s, I’ve had a deep personal interest in American torture practices.

The US military is winning. No, really, it is!

A simple equation proves that the U.S. Armed Forces have triumphed in the War on Terror.

The war piece to end all war pieces

“So think of this as the war piece to end all war pieces. And let the repetition begin!"

187 organizations call for mass protest against military parade

The organizations intend to make the response in opposition to President Trump’s military parade bigger than the parade itself.

The legacy of infinite war

Special ops, generational struggle, and the Cooperstown of commandos.

The war before the Iran War

Division in the ranks of the conservative movement is a critical sign that a war with Iran isn't inevitable.

Three failing experiments?

Mine, America’s, and humanity’s.

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The ultimate corporate corruption: Trump appoints Musk to oversee US regulations

Examining the implications of Musk’s appointment to lead Trump’s new department of Government Efficiency and what It means for American democracy.

Trump’s plans to weaponize the military against protesters and immigrants face fewer legal constraints

Amid threats to deploy federal troops for mass deportations and protest suppression, advocates warn that recent legal shifts may grant unprecedented latitude to a second Trump administration.

Looming fascism and the question of hope

Let’s make the most of it, no matter how much hope we have. What we need most of all is not optimism, but determination.

What are republics, exactly? It’s a good time to  learn

Republican ideals have evolved over millennia, shaping governance across the globe. Modern republics continue to adapt, but face challenges in upholding their foundational principles.

JD Vance hints at Elon Musk’s role in targeting Social Security under Trump’s ‘efficiency’...

Republican vice-presidential nominee J.D. Vance reveals Elon Musk could lead a commission to cut federal spending, with Social Security and the Department of Defense as potential targets. The billionaire’s past decision-making raises concerns about the future of essential programs.