Thursday, May 14, 2026

Tag: weapons industry

War profits soar as global arms revenues hit record 679 billion...

Revenues surged across the United States, Europe, and Israel as wars in Gaza and Ukraine and rising geopolitical tensions fueled unprecedented demand for weapons.

Sanders moves to block Trump’s $8.56 billion arms deal to Israel

The Vermont senator challenges U.S. involvement in arming Israel amid allegations of war crimes and violations of international law.

Blinken faces calls to resign after report exposes illegal arms sales...

A ProPublica report reveals that Secretary of State Antony Blinken ignored findings that Israel blocked humanitarian aid to Gaza, fueling demands for his resignation over complicity in human rights violations.

Doctors plead with Harris to end US military support as Gaza...

These medical professionals, driven by a deep sense of moral urgency, implored the Democratic Party—particularly Vice President Kamala Harris—to end the United States’ military support for Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza.

Khan Younis in ruins: US arms fuel devastation as Israel escalates...

Amid relentless bombings and military ground operations by Israel, the city of Khan Younis in Gaza has been reduced to a wasteland, with thousands of Palestinians repeatedly forced to flee their homes.

Advocates demand Harris-Walz ticket halt weapons to Israel amid mounting Gaza...

Pro-Palestine groups push Democratic campaign to address U.S. complicity in Israel’s actions as Harris selects Tim Walz as running mate.

World-ending maneuvers?

The influence of such special interest groups and corporate weapons-makers over life-and-death issues should be considered both a moral outrage and perhaps the ultimate security risk.

What does arming Israel cost us?

To end U.S. support for Israel’s genocide in Gaza, cold, hard calculations about war spending versus domestic programs could have greater resonance in an election year.

Philosopher kings or new-age militarists?

Silicon Valley and the rush toward automated warfare.

Biden administration advances $1 billion arms sale to Israel amid ongoing...

As the U.S. prepares to ship another billion dollars’ worth of arms to Israel, progressive voices question the alignment with international humanitarian standards and the potential impacts on Palestinian civilian areas.

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Waterboarding for dollars in Cuba

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California officials accuse Trump administration of targeting blue states after Medicaid funding freeze

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