US Wars and Military Action

Afghan family prepares tea

Biden Is Fine With Mass Civilian Death Biden Is Fine With Mass Civilian Death

The hoarding of Afghanistan’s foreign reserves is a striking example of the administration’s capacity for brutality.

Feb 14, 2022 / Chris Gelardi

We Still Need an Anti-War Movement

We Still Need an Anti-War Movement We Still Need an Anti-War Movement

The lack of active opposition to endless wars isn’t a new normal, but something like the old normal.

Feb 9, 2022 / Nan Levinson

Ukrainian soldier on guard

Ukraine and the Threat of Nuclear War Ukraine and the Threat of Nuclear War

Why do we fail to consider the danger?

Feb 8, 2022 / Ira Helfand

Why We Intend to Pass a New Yemen War Powers Resolution

Why We Intend to Pass a New Yemen War Powers Resolution Why We Intend to Pass a New Yemen War Powers Resolution

Ending unconstitutional US involvement in the war.

Feb 7, 2022 / Rep. Pramila Jayapal and Rep. Peter DeFazio

US special forces group conducting weapons training

Another Banner Year for the Military-Industrial Complex Another Banner Year for the Military-Industrial Complex

Opposing Build Back Better while throwing so much more money at the Pentagon marks the ultimate in budgetary and national-security hypocrisy.

Feb 4, 2022 / William D. Hartung

100 Groups Demand That Biden Stop Escalating Tensions Over Ukraine

100 Groups Demand That Biden Stop Escalating Tensions Over Ukraine 100 Groups Demand That Biden Stop Escalating Tensions Over Ukraine

As the president deploys 3,000 US troops to Eastern Europe, anti-war groups and progressive leaders warn that the United States must avoid getting entangled in another war.

Feb 3, 2022 / John Nichols

Vladimir Putin

Putin, Put’n, and Peace in Ukraine Putin, Put’n, and Peace in Ukraine

How we can emerge from crisis without war.

Jan 31, 2022 / Anatol Lieven

We Don’t Need a Department of Homeland Security

We Don’t Need a Department of Homeland Security We Don’t Need a Department of Homeland Security

Since 9/11, we’ve overfunded a second Pentagon capable of focusing on whatever it considers to be most politically expedient.

Jan 28, 2022 / Andrea Mazzarino

“There Is No Military Solution Out of This Ukraine Crisis”

“There Is No Military Solution Out of This Ukraine Crisis” “There Is No Military Solution Out of This Ukraine Crisis”

Representatives Pramila Jayapal and Barbara Lee warn against posturing that might make it more difficult to find “a diplomatic way out of this crisis.”

Jan 27, 2022 / John Nichols

Joseph Biden Ukraine

A New “March of Folly” in Europe: Can It Be Averted? A New “March of Folly” in Europe: Can It Be Averted?

There is an urgent need for a diplomatic resolution.

Jan 25, 2022 / Michael T. Klare for The Nation

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