Austerity Politics Aren’t Going to Cut Out of Control Pentagon Spending
The call to cut military spending should be paired with a demand for the investments that are worth making — and a critique of the wars that aren’t.
The call to cut military spending should be paired with a demand for the investments that are worth making — and a critique of the wars that aren’t.
Until we address the Pentagon’s revolving door, private corporate interests are always going to be put ahead of public well-being and care.
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.
The pandemic has exposed the inadequacies of America’s healthcare system. For proof, look no further than its failure to protect its citizens from COVID-19.
The major challenges flaring up today demand strong public investment in community well-being and resilient infrastructure, not more militarization.
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.
Military spending is at historically high levels, and increasing under Trump. A ten percent cut is an overdue correction to the bloated Pentagon budget.
Tanks and ships can’t save us from our greatest dangers, so let’s pay for the things that can.
Some 8,000 U.S. contractors have died abroad since 9/11, compared to 7,000 U.S. troops.
From Kabul to Atlanta and Baghdad to Minneapolis, we need to end systemic racism and the militarism that makes it even deadlier.
While the U.S. has pumped trillions into a world-leading military, China has invested heavily in medical supplies, solar power, and many other industries.
This is a dress rehearsal for the climate crisis, and right now we’re failing.
The private interests thriving on continuous war preparation are thwarting progress towards a less militarized world.
Economic and political changes borne from the coronavirus must build the resiliency of the poor and working people most affected by the pandemic.
In the face of another global financial crisis, the coronavirus stimulus is an opportunity to finally reorient our economy to serve people over profits.