The Pitfalls of a ‘National Security’ Approach to Climate
As we saw in Texas, climate change is a major security risk. But it’s not the kind the military is well equipped to handle.
The National Security State Doesn’t Protect Us. Let’s Redefine Security for All.
Militarism isn’t security. Real security encompasses justice, health, housing, food, education, and civil rights.
‘If Our Goal Is to Stop Killing Afghans, We’re Going About It All Wrong’
CounterSpin interview with Phyllis Bennis on ending the Afghan War.
Trump and the Troops
The alternative to Trump is not the glorification of military service. It’s promoting the kind of service that gets fewer people killed.
15 Years After Hurricane Katrina, It’s Time to Demilitarize Disaster Relief
Instead of funneling hundreds of billions of dollars each year into militarism, we can invest in the infrastructure of care we need to keep each other safe.
Spending More on the Military Means Lining the Pockets of Top Defense Industry Executives
Until we address the Pentagon’s revolving door, private corporate interests are always going to be put ahead of public well-being and care.
Military Recruiters Don’t Belong in High Schools
Military recruiters deliberately exploit the financial and social insecurities of teenagers to enlist more soldiers.
I Was Tear Gassed in Portland — and Not Just by Feds
Police departments are over-militarized at the local level, too. Ending the 1033 program is one way to change that.
At a Time of a Global Crises, the United States Is Weaponizing Its Humanitarian Aid
The US should prioritize humanitarian aid over military aid. The former makes for a safer future for all, while the latter makes the world more volatile.
Americans Want to Reinvest Ten Percent of the Military Budget Against Coronavirus
The major challenges flaring up today demand strong public investment in community well-being and resilient infrastructure, not more militarization.
Americans Overwhelmingly Support Cutting the Pentagon to Support Our Real Needs
To cut 10 percent of the Pentagon budget, let’s end our Middle East wars, reduce reliance on nuclear weapons, and turn off the spigot to arms contractors.
Okinawa: Will the Pandemic Transform U.S. Military Bases?
An outbreak of COVID-19 among U.S. service personnel on Okinawa may help anti-base protesters stop construction of the replacement facility at Henoko.
Ten Better Uses for Ten Percent of the Pentagon Budget
Military spending is at historically high levels, and increasing under Trump. A ten percent cut is an overdue correction to the bloated Pentagon budget.
Police and Pentagon Are Bringing Our Wars Home
From Kabul to Atlanta and Baghdad to Minneapolis, we need to end systemic racism and the militarism that makes it even deadlier.
Virtual Poor People’s Campaign Rally Draws Crowd of More Than a Million
Through personal testimonies of systemic racism, poverty and inequality, ecological devastation, and militarism, the event brought the campaign’s bold fusion agenda to new audiences.