Gaza-bound aid flotilla vows to continue after explosion on Tunisian port ship
Conflicting claims emerge after the Global Sumud Flotilla says a drone struck its “Family Boat” in Tunisia; authorities dispute the attack while the aid mission to break the Gaza siege vows to continue.
Winter storm exposes Gaza shelter crisis as UN warns Palestinians left to freeze
As torrential rain floods tent encampments and an 8 month old baby dies of exposure, UN officials and aid groups say Israel’s continued blockade of shelter and supplies is deepening a humanitarian emergency despite ceasefire commitments.
Do Western Nations Care about Yemeni Lives or Saudi Blood Money?
The time for review and mild statements of condemnation is over.
What if? An alternative strategy for 9/12/2001
“Of all manifestations of power, restraint impresses men most.” –Thucydides
Will Trump shred the Iran nuclear deal?
Or is that the least of our problems when it comes to U.S.-Iranian relations?
Be careful what you wish for
The true lessons of the Afghan war...
Israel bombs Gaza shelter amid polio vaccination efforts: A humanitarian crisis worsens
As Israel continues its military operations in Gaza, a deadly attack on a school-turned-shelter coincides with urgent vaccination efforts to prevent a polio outbreak, highlighting the escalating humanitarian crisis.
A Force Unto Itself
A military force effectively unaccountable to the people tears at the very fabric of the Constitution, which is at pains to mandate firm and complete control over the military by Congress, acting in the people’s name.
The Pentagon just got $778 billion, but USAID is running out of money for...
“Why is there more money for the military-industrial complex… at the same time the U.S. is refusing to spend the $25 billion needed to make enough additional vaccines to vaccinate the world?”
We need a strong anti-war movement — yesterday
As we spiral toward a confrontation between the U.S. and Iran, it’s worth reflecting on the failures to rein in U.S. aggression along the way.