The tabs on their shoulders read “Special Forces,” “Ranger,” “Airborne.” And soon their guidon — the “colors” of Company B, 3rd Battalion of the U.S. … A Wide World of Winless WarRead more
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Why Does Donald Trump Insist on More Military Spending?
If you think we spend too much on our military as it is (more that the next eight countries combined), you might be shocked to … Why Does Donald Trump Insist on More Military Spending?Read more
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Militarization of U.S. Foreign Policy
The militarization of U.S. foreign policy certainly didn’t start with President Donald J. Trump; in fact, it goes back several decades. However, if Trump’s first … Militarization of U.S. Foreign PolicyRead more
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U.S. Military World’s Largest Polluter
Last week, mainstream media outlets gave minimal attention to the news that the U.S. Naval station in Virginia Beach had spilled an estimated 94,000 gallons … U.S. Military World’s Largest PolluterRead more
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Grandmother Sentenced to Prison for Protesting US Drone Base
“This has got to stop.” Judge David Gideon’s words refer not to the use of drones, but the activities of anti-drone activists. He has uttered … Grandmother Sentenced to Prison for Protesting US Drone BaseRead more
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U.S. Conference of Mayors Calls for Moving Money from Pentagon to Cities
The U.S. Conference of Mayors on Monday unanimously passed three resolutions opposing the military-heavy Trump budget proposal, a proposal that calls for an additional $54 … U.S. Conference of Mayors Calls for Moving Money from Pentagon to CitiesRead more
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Give preference to values
Medea Benjamin is cofounder of the womens’ peace group Code Pink and the fair trade organization Global Exchange. She spoke at Sonoma State University on … Give preference to valuesRead more
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US approves sale of 22 Guardian drones to India
The US has cleared the sale of 22 unmanned Guardian drones to India, governmental sources said on Friday, a deal being termed as a “game … US approves sale of 22 Guardian drones to IndiaRead more
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Lockheed, Tata to make F-16 in India
The IAF is about to initiate the process for selection of a single-engine fighter aircraft to replace the Russian MiGs under the Strategic Partnership model … Lockheed, Tata to make F-16 in IndiaRead more
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US Military Waste Game Suddenly Seems Prophetic
The most jaw-dropping element of President Donald Trump’s proposed budget for 2018 is still shaking the foundations of Washington. The Pentagon, the most profligate agency … US Military Waste Game Suddenly Seems PropheticRead more