“The madness of militarism,” the 2023 Ellsberg lecture by Norman Solomon
Norman Solomon reflects on 'the madness of militarism' in the Ellsberg Lecture
Trump’s Iran war costs $1 billion a day while hospitals close and healthcare disappears
Critics warn the administration’s military campaign could fund food aid and healthcare for millions of Americans already struggling with rising prices.
The superrich have profited from a broken system – and their money alone won’t...
Giving back requires humility. It will be a true test of learning new skills.
USDA releases final GMO labeling standards
"Most studies have shown that consumers expect highly processed ingredients to be labeled and many food manufacturers want to provide that information."
Judge blocks Noem effort to bar surprise ICE jail inspections as detention deaths mount
A federal judge halted the DHS secretary’s renewed effort to block surprise inspections as deaths, overcrowding, and abuse allegations inside immigration detention facilities continue to rise.
The Media: Not so much fake news as shallow, less than objective journalism
It might be said that the media is not well-rounded for it often beats the same subject almost to death.
Another blow to working people during the pandemic: States snatching back tax refunds
During the pandemic, states are continuing to deduct money from tax refunds to collect delinquent debts, burdening those who have suffered the most from the COVID-19 recession.
In blow to GOP narrative, Missouri cut to jobless benefits not boosting hiring
“It’s almost as if the pandemic unemployment benefits weren’t the issue.”
Examining Trump’s wiretap claim
It is the responsibility of the politician making a claim to provide information to support it. But Trump has failed to do so.
Dear DOGE: Here’s how to cut the Pentagon budget by $100 billion in 6...
While it’s just a starting point, this reduction would allow us to prioritize what truly matters: healthcare, education, infrastructure, and the well-being of our people.