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Trump Has No Secret Intel on the Coronavirus’s Origins Trump Has No Secret Intel on the Coronavirus’s Origins

The current administration is smearing China in the same way Bush fabricated intelligence on Iraq.

May 22, 2020 / Bob Dreyfuss

How Covid-19 Is Affecting Military Families

How Covid-19 Is Affecting Military Families How Covid-19 Is Affecting Military Families

A cofounder of the Costs of War Project writes about living through this pandemic.

May 16, 2020 / Andrea Mazzarino

Soldier

If You Want to Honor US Soldiers, Start by Questioning Our Military If You Want to Honor US Soldiers, Start by Questioning Our Military

A veteran looks back on the follies of the US military during his time in Afghanistan.

May 13, 2020 / Erik Edstrom

V-E Day Was 75 Years Ago. How Relevant Is It Today?

V-E Day Was 75 Years Ago. How Relevant Is It Today? V-E Day Was 75 Years Ago. How Relevant Is It Today?

The dark cloud of World War II has stopped recent US leaders from seeing the world as it actually is.

May 6, 2020 / Andrew J. Bacevich

A Boeing KC-46 Pegasus refuels an A-10 Thunderbolt II

Why Are We Still Prioritizing Military Spending? Why Are We Still Prioritizing Military Spending?

As American families continue to struggle, war profiteers are requesting their own bailout.

May 5, 2020 / Mandy Smithberger

Trump’s Pandemic Response Signals That American Lives Are More Disposable Than Ever

Trump’s Pandemic Response Signals That American Lives Are More Disposable Than Ever Trump’s Pandemic Response Signals That American Lives Are More Disposable Than Ever

With Covid-19, the assassin in chief in distant lands has transformed himself into a stone-cold killer here at home.

May 1, 2020 / Tom Engelhardt

How the Military-Industrial Complex Is Using the Coronavirus

How the Military-Industrial Complex Is Using the Coronavirus How the Military-Industrial Complex Is Using the Coronavirus

Arms industry lobbyists are addressing this pandemic and preparing for the next by pushing weapons sales.

Apr 17, 2020 / William D. Hartung and Benjamin Freeman

Exclusive: Inside Trump’s Failed Plan to Surveil the Canadian Border

Exclusive: Inside Trump’s Failed Plan to Surveil the Canadian Border Exclusive: Inside Trump’s Failed Plan to Surveil the Canadian Border

A leaked memo shows Customs and Border Protection requested millions of dollars to monitor the movements of Canadian citizens.

Apr 10, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

After This Pandemic Passes, America Must Reckon With Its National Security

After This Pandemic Passes, America Must Reckon With Its National Security After This Pandemic Passes, America Must Reckon With Its National Security

Not just with Trump’s performance, but with the profound failure of America’s domestic and foreign policies and priorities.

Apr 7, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Exclusive: The Military Knew Years Ago That a Coronavirus Was Coming

Exclusive: The Military Knew Years Ago That a Coronavirus Was Coming Exclusive: The Military Knew Years Ago That a Coronavirus Was Coming

The Pentagon warned the White House about a shortage of ventilators, face masks, and hospital beds in 2017—but the Trump administration did nothing.

Apr 1, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

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