Delegations of Veterans for Peace activists have arrived in Okinawa, Japan, to join protests against the construction of U.S. Marine helipads in Takae, as well … Veterans for Peace Join Protests Against U.S. Base on OkinawaRead more
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Time to Rethink NATO
Donald Trump angered the D.C. establishment when he said that NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Alliance, may be obsolete and the U.S. should reassess its … Time to Rethink NATORead more
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Congress funds problematic weapons the Pentagon does not want
The Gift Economy In the nearly eight years since the first Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) was delivered to the Navy, it hasn’t won many ardent … Congress funds problematic weapons the Pentagon does not wantRead more
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The Militarization of America
Non-Military Federal Agencies Purchases of Guns, Ammunition and Military Style Equipment Fiscal Years 2006 – 2014: Oversight Study KEY FINDINGS (FY2006-FY2014) 1. Sixty-seven non-military federal … The Militarization of AmericaRead more
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Ex-General During Dirty Wars Convicted of War Crimes
In Argentina, the former head of the army during Argentina’s dirty wars has been convicted of crimes against humanity and sentenced to life in prison. … Ex-General During Dirty Wars Convicted of War CrimesRead more
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The Pentagon’s Real $trategy
When it comes to Pentagon weapons systems, have you ever heard of cost “underruns”? I think not. Cost overruns? They turn out to be the … The Pentagon’s Real $trategyRead more
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Refusing to Serve as an Empire Chaplain
During a commencement speech on Thursday, President Obama defended his foreign policy, including targeted assassinations and drone warfare. Obama made the remarks at the U.S. … Refusing to Serve as an Empire ChaplainRead more
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South Koreans Demonstrate for 12th Day Against New U.S. Missile Base
In South Korea, protests against the deployment of a U.S. missile system continued for a 12th straight day. Residents of Seongju, southeast of Seoul, have … South Koreans Demonstrate for 12th Day Against New U.S. Missile BaseRead more
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Disappearing Money, Pentagon-Style
Now you see it, now you don’t. Think of it as the Department of Defense’s version of the street con game, three-card monte, or maybe … Disappearing Money, Pentagon-StyleRead more
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How Pentagon Ruined Whistleblower’s Life
A former senior Pentagon official speaks out for the first time about how his superiors broke the law to punish a key National Security Agency … How Pentagon Ruined Whistleblower’s LifeRead more