Nuclear Arms and Proliferation

Representative Barbara Lee: ‘Defund the Pentagon Budget’

Representative Barbara Lee: ‘Defund the Pentagon Budget’ Representative Barbara Lee: ‘Defund the Pentagon Budget’

The California representative is calling for reallocation from military budgets to meet human needs. And she’s got allies like Bernie Sanders. 

Jul 2, 2020 / John Nichols

Who Really Was Roy Cohn?

Who Really Was Roy Cohn? Who Really Was Roy Cohn?

We talked to Ivy Meeropol about her new documentary on the man who helped send her grandparents, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, to the electric chair. 

Jun 18, 2020 / Q&A / Elena Goukassian

Anti-War Groups Push Biden and the Democrats to Rethink Foreign Policy

Anti-War Groups Push Biden and the Democrats to Rethink Foreign Policy Anti-War Groups Push Biden and the Democrats to Rethink Foreign Policy

Faced with a pandemic, an economic meltdown, and the climate crisis, more than 50 groups argue that it’s time to reset priorities.

May 26, 2020 / John Nichols

We Must Resist the ‘China Threat’ Syndrome

We Must Resist the ‘China Threat’ Syndrome We Must Resist the ‘China Threat’ Syndrome

Hyping it increases the likelihood of armed clashes and prevents the two superpowers from working together to overcome serious global perils.

May 26, 2020 / Michael T. Klare

Trump’s Gutter Politics Just Keep Getting Nastier

Trump’s Gutter Politics Just Keep Getting Nastier Trump’s Gutter Politics Just Keep Getting Nastier

His administration is paddling ever deeper into the swamp of xenophobia and vicious slander against political enemies.

May 26, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

‘America Needs a Coronavirus Cure, Not More War’

‘America Needs a Coronavirus Cure, Not More War’ ‘America Needs a Coronavirus Cure, Not More War’

Progressive democrats look to reduce the defense budget.

May 21, 2020 / John Nichols

Now Is Not the Time to Start an Arms Race

Now Is Not the Time to Start an Arms Race Now Is Not the Time to Start an Arms Race

As the coronavirus spreads, Congress still has to review the Pentagon’s defense budget request.

Mar 31, 2020 / Michael T. Klare

Gorbachev 1989

Citizen Gorbachev Speaks Citizen Gorbachev Speaks

If war is the consequence of a policy, then get rid of the policy.

Mar 16, 2020 / Mikhail S. Gorbachev

People in Pyongyang wait at a bus stop, wearing face masks.

Washington Hawks Are Softening Their Hard Line on Sanctions Against North Korea Washington Hawks Are Softening Their Hard Line on Sanctions Against North Korea

They fear Mike Pompeo’s diplomacy is backfiring and may be alienating South Korea—and they worry that sanctions will vastly worsen the COVID-19 epidemic.

Mar 5, 2020 / Tim Shorrock

US Pentagon seen from above

The Pentagon Budget Is Out of Control The Pentagon Budget Is Out of Control

At $1.21 trillion, the actual national security budget is nearly twice the size that was announced by the White House.

Mar 3, 2020 / Mandy Smithberger

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