Tag: forever war
Will it never stop?
It’s worth reflecting on where the United States stands when it comes to both that forever war against terrorism and war generally.
US lawmakers reintroduce bill to end authorizations for ‘horrific forever wars’
"The 1991 and 2002 AUMFs are no longer necessary, serve no operational purpose, and run the risk of potential misuse."
Now close Gitmo, too
Biden is right to end the forever war in Afghanistan. Now he needs to close the forever prison that it built.
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Congress targets SCOTUS Roundup ruling with new warning label bill
This newly introduced bipartisan bill called the People Over Poison Act (H.R. 9528) seeks to mandate health warning labels on pesticides and restore consumers' rights to sue chemical manufacturers.
‘Conspicuous corruption’ solidifies in-your-face Trump Legacy for militant, ‘up yours, suckers’ derision
It's as if America was feeling so bad about itself that it had to replay the politics of self-mutilation, as if loaded with masochists.
Massachusetts healthcare workers strike against hospital giant
About 4,500 nurses and home-care clinicians walked out after contract talks with Mass General Brigham broke down over pay, staffing, insurance costs, and patient care.
How unions pave the way to the American dream
Because unions provide a voice on wages, safety, and other issues, they empower workers at a moment when a depressing sense of helplessness haunts many other Americans.
Cut the Pentagon, save the planet: The $1.5 trillion climate solution we can’t ignore
The Pentagon budget is a clear target, with the potential to address rising environmental, economic, and public health crises globally.