Saturday, May 4, 2024

The war in Ukraine, diplomacy and the progressive left

Solidarity across borders could allow us to work together to find solutions to the problems we face in common like hunger in our own countries and the global south and the existential risk of climate change.

Social movements under intense attack despite Colombia ‘peace plan’

What connection does the U.S. government or U.S. companies have to the conflict?

Biden quietly greenlights billions in bombs, warplanes to Israel amid Gaza tensions

In a quiet but significant move, the Biden administration authorizes billions in arms to Israel, sparking a complex debate on the ethics of military aid amid potential civilian casualties in Gaza.

A New Memorial Day Tradition — Burning The Confederate Flag

"Burn and bury" kits that allow people to print out their own Confederate flag at home, suitable for burning.

Thou Shalt Not Kill

The U.S. military machine has committed egregious war crimes and serves not to democracy or freedom, but corporate profit. We should think before we bow to glorious violence and war.

The names you’ll never know

Over the last 20 years, the United States has conducted more than 93,300 air strikes that killed between 22,679 and 48,308 civilians.

Netanyahu Demands More Billions From America, Insults U.S. Envoy, Steals More Land

Netanyahu made the claim on the US taxpayer in the wake of his harsh words for the US ambassador to Israel, Daniel Shapiro.

The world demands US out of the Middle East – will the US listen?

The United States needs to reverse course after decades of mistakes, destruction, chaos and death in the Middle East.

Fighting Another War: How Many Veterans will Have PTSD in 2025?

We hope that the findings of this study will help the military, the VA, and other government entities identify more effective strategies.

House passes $740 billion defense bill amid the major struggles of the pandemic

“In the midst of a pandemic—as people across the country struggle to make rent, to pay their bills, to survive a deadly disease—it should be unthinkable.”