Sunday, May 5, 2024

Tag: war

War and the imperial presidency

Congress offers a bipartisan blank check to Donald Trump.

Sword of Damocles: Reviewing the 2018 AUMF

This legislation, especially the AUMF of 2002, hasn’t just tarnished the country’s reputation internationally and cost trillions of taxpayer dollars, but has directly caused the deaths of thousands of American soldiers.

Two-faced Trump: Peace in Korea, World War in the Middle East

Welcome to the impossible world of America’s two-faced president.

Why can’t the world’s best military win its wars?

Americans need to rethink war and look honestly at ourselves and our friends.

Syria – a case study in propaganda

The most important thing is that people are gullible and malleable, since that allows us to keep the war going and eventually achieve our goals.

Olive branch for North Korea, bombs for Iran?

Trump is needlessly and recklessly driving our nation down a path toward war with Iran – and neither Congress nor the American people seem to care.

What does ‘denuclearization’ mean in the negotiations for an end to...

Maybe ending U.S. occupation of South Korea.

US media fudge rebels’ Douma surrender date to imply alleged Assad...

A shifting timeline to confirm U.S. propaganda.

What mission accomplished? More questions than answers after Syria bombing

Hopefully, policy makers in the future will realize that drawing 'red lines' in terms of conflicts in other countries creates dangers of its own.

US-led endless war and overseas attacks funded by tax payers’ money

"It's devastating to know who paid for it: we did."

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Biden faces criticism over condemnation of pro-Palestinian campus protests

The president's portrayal of these protests as violent and lawless has not only stirred controversy, but may also deepen the rift between him and many progressive constituents.

Arizona abortion rights face crucial test as Governor Hobbs repeals century-old ban

This legislative change, which has been long sought by advocates, sets the stage for a November ballot measure that could further secure abortion rights in Arizona.

The distortion of campus protests over Gaza

Did the right weaponize antisemitism to distract from Israel's war?

A second Trump presidency: A blueprint for unprecedented executive power

Trump articulates a blueprint for an administration that could profoundly reshape the governance and global stance of the United States.

New study finds $1 trillion worth of food waste generated per year globally

The study is a global estimate on food waste at retail and consumer levels and helps to provide "guidance for countries on improving data collection and suggests best practices in moving from measuring to reducing food waste."