As the horrifying human costs in Gaza escalate, progressives are calling on the president to call for a ceasefire.
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To build peace, we must dislodge the economic and political foundations of war. IPS believes that a just foreign policy is based on human rights, international law, and diplomacy over military intervention.
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FACT SHEET: Invest in Communities, Not Violence
Here’s how legislators have splurged on militarism, and what could happen if those funds instead benefited people and communities.
Read moreThe Huge Paradox at Biden’s Summit of Latin American Leaders
While claiming to support social and environmental goals, leaders failed to challenge the excessive corporate powers that undermine those objectives.
Read moreHow Long Can America Maintain a War Economy
The United States will have to choose between its addiction to military spending and the economic demands of its population.
Read moreThe Roots of Black-Palestinian Solidarity
In demanding a ceasefire and relief to Gaza, we are upholding a tradition of Black freedom struggle that sees justice as a matter that extends across and beyond national borders
Read moreCongress Divided on Funding Wars
But it’s also united on a false linkage between Russia and Hamas.
Read moreHouse GOP Wants to Pair Israel Military Aid With IRS Cuts That Help Rich Tax Cheats
“House Republicans are using aid for Israel as a political pawn in order to slash taxes for their wealthy donors,” said Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden.
Read moreLindsay Koshgarian Discusses U.S. Military Aid to Israel on Rising Up with Sonali
Lindsay Koshgarian speaks with Sonali Kolhatkar about why it’s past time to question U.S. military aid to Israel.
Read moreThe Enduring Limits of American Power
America can’t determine outcomes on the ground in Israel and Ukraine.
Read moreIsrael, Ukraine, the Border: What’s in Biden’s $105 Billion Military Bill
The package includes $7.2 billion for direct military financing to Ukraine ($1.7 billion), Israel ($3.5 billion), and the Indo-Pacific ($2 billion).
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