Friday, April 17, 2026

Making madness normal in wartime

All the talk about “heroism” and “duty” greased the wheels for slaughter.

Writing a Blank Check on War for the President

How the United States became a prisoner of war and congress went MIA.

Preparing for the Next Memorial Day

In the aftermath of the Memorial Day military parades and with a new administration looming on the horizon, a critical task for the coming year is to build a renewed, more vibrant, interracial, and multi-generational peace movement that will pressure the next administration.

The Link Between Armed Conflict And Climate Change Just Got A Bit Stronger

Conflict outbreaks following climate disasters are no coincidence, according to new research.

Syrian missile attack, an opportunity to challenge militarism

We must lift the fog of war before it gets too thick.

Trump seeks to spend more on nuclear weapons but buys little added capability

Cost overruns are eating up a substantial portion of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s weapons budget.

At least 28 civilians killed by US-led bombing of ice factory in Syria

"The coalition or our partner forces may have conducted" the airstrike, spokesperson says

In historic vote, Senate comes together to end military support of unauthorized Saudi-led war...

"I hope … we send a loud and powerful message by passing this resolution. That we’re going to bring peace to that country and that the United States Congress is going to reassert its constitutional authority to be the body that makes war not the president."

Shrinking the Pentagon

Will the Biden administration dare cut military spending?

The sudden all-consuming focus on Afghanistan is distracting us from hugely important stuff that’s coming to a head at home.