Tag: war
Pyrrhic victory in Mosul
If a reconciliation cannot be achieved between Iraq’s Sunni and Shia populations, it’s almost a certainty that the country will continue to be afflicted by Daesh or some successor group.
The Founding Fathers would renounce, condemn America’s endless wars
They would decry the current situation in which a succession of U.S. presidents has usurped that power, probably the greatest violation of the Constitution in the history of this nation.
A round-up of responses to terrorism more graceful than the president’s
Responding to outbursts of violence in a reasoned and rational way must be one of our highest priorities.
The Libya connection
Although the conflicts in Libya, Iraq and Syria have usually been described as civil wars, these theaters have been invaded by large numbers of foreigners, inevitably followed by the air-forces of Western and other countries.
Where have all the children gone?
The loss of childhood and the cruel removal of any sense of hope or of a secure future have been seeping into global discourse about children for many years now.
The age of anger
As we sleepwalk into the future, the steady deterioration of the ecosystem will ultimately lead to total systems collapse.
Fear strikes AT, not OUT!
Fear always translates into anger which can translate into violence. Thus, it can never strike out, only ‘strike AT!’
Trump seeks to spend more on nuclear weapons but buys little...
Cost overruns are eating up a substantial portion of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s weapons budget.
Embracing Islamic terrorism
Ever wonder why we never go to war against or impose sanctions on these sponsors of terrorism? Heck, we don’t even condemn them!
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Popular sugar substitute erythritol damages blood-brain barrier, elevating stroke risk
A new study shows how erythritol, a zero-calorie sugar alternative, directly damages human cells that comprise the blood-brain barrier.
From ICE to Iran, veterans are challenging US militarism
Antiwar veterans are leveraging their unique credibility to oppose the war in Iran, stop ICE and support active duty resisters.
House progressives demand answers over alleged abuse in US-Ecuador military operation
Lawmakers are demanding the Pentagon explain the legal basis for joint US-Ecuador operations after reports alleged civilian sites were bombed and detainees were tortured.
Amazon deforestation falls to eight-year low as scientists warn gains remain fragile
Researchers credit stronger enforcement and environmental protections in Brazil while warning that fires, illegal logging, and political threats continue to endanger the rainforest.
Nearly all plant-based meat alternatives Contain mycotoxins
The researchers found that 100 percent of the plant-based meat substitutes contained at least one of 19 different types of mycotoxins, often showing high "co-occurrence" (multiple toxins in a single product).