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The U.S. Unveils Its New Bomber, But the Real Future is Next Door

The U.S. Unveils Its New Bomber, But the Real Future is Next Door

Dec 8, 2022

The future of manufacturing lies in building infrastructure that runs on clean energy and transport, not weapons development.

About That $900 You Gave Pentagon Contractors

About That $900 You Gave Pentagon Contractors

Apr 13, 2022

This tax season, I’d rather fund green jobs and disease control than jets that spontaneously combust. Wouldn’t you?

Government Contracting: The Next Big Battleground for a More Equal America?

Government Contracting: The Next Big Battleground for a More Equal America?

Jan 27, 2022

Our tax dollars don’t have to be feeding executive-suite greed and grasping.

U.S. Military Contracts Totaled $3.4 Trillion Over 10 Years

U.S. Military Contracts Totaled $3.4 Trillion Over 10 Years

Oct 28, 2021

Democrats are slashing the Build Back Better bill from $3.5 trillion to $1.75 trillion over ten years. Meanwhile, Pentagon contractors have received $3.4 trillion over the past decade.

Taxpayers are Subsidizing Soaring CEO Pay at Pentagon Contractors

Taxpayers are Subsidizing Soaring CEO Pay at Pentagon Contractors

Sep 22, 2021

If Congress doesn’t crack down on military contractor pay, the White House should.

America’s Merchants of Death Then — and Now

America’s Merchants of Death Then — and Now

Aug 19, 2021

More Afghan-like tragedies will be inevitable until we squeeze the personal profit out of prepping for war.

Spending More on the Military Means Lining the Pockets of Top Defense Industry Executives

Spending More on the Military Means Lining the Pockets of Top Defense Industry Executives

Aug 21, 2020

Until we address the Pentagon’s revolving door, private corporate interests are always going to be put ahead of public well-being and care.

How Military Contracting Hides Human Costs and Increases Inequality

How Military Contracting Hides Human Costs and Increases Inequality

Jul 9, 2020

Some 8,000 U.S. contractors have died abroad since 9/11, compared to 7,000 U.S. troops.

Threat of War Inflates Stock Holdings of Military Contractor CEOs

Threat of War Inflates Stock Holdings of Military Contractor CEOs

Jan 5, 2020

As long as the top executives of our privatized war economy can reap unlimited rewards, the profit motive for war in Iran, or anywhere, will persist.

Tax Day 2018 Was a Bonanza for Corporations and the Military

Tax Day 2018 Was a Bonanza for Corporations and the Military

Apr 19, 2018

The Trump tax plan will likely lead to a corporate income tax cut of $135 billion in 2018 alone.

How Corporations Cheat Veterans Out of Tax Dollars

How Corporations Cheat Veterans Out of Tax Dollars

Apr 12, 2018

This year, average taxpayers paid twice as much to corporate military contractors than to caring for all veterans combined.

Trump’s Worst Collusion Isn’t With Russia — It’s With Corporations

Trump’s Worst Collusion Isn’t With Russia — It’s With Corporations

Jul 13, 2017

The billionaires who backed Trump are making out a lot better than Putin.

Where Would Bernie Make His Big Budget Cuts?

Where Would Bernie Make His Big Budget Cuts?

Mar 1, 2016

Sanders would find plenty to get rid of in America’s bloated defense budget.

Defense Contractors Venture into Health Care

Defense Contractors Venture into Health Care

Dec 12, 2014

As funding for military contracts shrinks, major defense contractors have started to edge their way into the business of implementing health care reform.

A Glimmer of Military Budget Sanity

A Glimmer of Military Budget Sanity

Sep 10, 2012

Even House Republicans can’t stomach spending $17,000 on a helicopter drip pan.

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