In his annual examination of the U.S. “national security” budget, William D. Hartung finds budgetary malpractice on a grand scale.
Fueling the Warfare State
Category: U.S.
Amid War in Ukraine: Intl Peace Coalition’s ‘NO to NATO’
Ann Wright reports on anti-NATO protests and declarations on the sidelines of the military alliance’s recent summit in Madrid.
Biden’s Continuation of ‘Maximum Pressure’ on Iran
The new sanctions announced by the White House come ahead of the U.S. president’s Middle East trip next week, which will include stops in Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Weapons Industry’s Investment in US Congress
The military industrial complex’s more than $10 million in annual campaign contributions both reward and encourage Congress to shovel money at the Pentagon, finds the advocacy group Public Citizen.
UK Bill Threatens Journalists With Life in Prison
Journalists and publishers could face life sentences if National Security Bill 2022, being debated in the U.K. Parliament, becomes law, reports Mohamed Elmaazi.
The US & China’s Belt & Road Initiative
Vijay Prashad responds to Biden’s announcement of another U.S. initiative to counter Beijing’s rapidly growing infrastructure development and investment project.
The Corporatization of Just About Everything
To untangle what’s happening in U.S. politics, Tom Valovic recommends taking Charles Reich’s advice and revisiting the notion of “the system.”
Biden’s Nominee for Social Security Board
The advocacy group Social Security Works is urging the Senate to block Andrew Biggs’ appointment by highlighting his role in the George W. Bush administration’s failed attempt to privatize the New Deal program in 2005.
Chris Hedges: The Disappearance of Meghan Marohn
There is a national epidemic of missing girls and women. This is the story of a friend who has become one of these grim statistics.
JOHN KIRIAKOU: Hold the Fireworks
From the Supreme Court’s ruling on Roe v. Wade to the persecution of whistleblowers, this July 4th exploded with reasons not to celebrate.