Tag: weapons

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.

The Biden administration’s recent decision to lift a pause on the transfer of 500-pound bombs to Israel has sparked outrage among U.S. peace advocates.

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.

Our government has delayed a planeload or two of bombs and issued a report that fails to hold either the U.S. or Israel accountable for their war crimes.

This inquiry, led by Texas Representatives Veronica Escobar and Joaquin Castro, targets the very heart of America's foreign arms policies and its ethical implications.

This plea follows closely on the heels of Canada's groundbreaking decision to suspend military equipment sales to Israel, a move that has been hailed by human rights organizations and advocates worldwide.

Is the American government providing most of the armaments and targeting technologies being used to kill Gazans by the thousands?

Mexico’s lawsuit holds out the prospect that the gun industry could be next.

The decision was part of a broader legislative package that also includes military support for Ukraine and Taiwan, with the bill passing by a substantial bipartisan majority of 70-29 votes.

This decision marks the second instance within a short span where the administration has circumvented legislative scrutiny in arms transactions.