The Link Between US Militarism and the Climate Crisis
Phyllis Bennis joins Fire Drill Fridays to draw attention to the intricate connection between war, militarism, and the climate emergency.
Cutting Military Spending and the ‘How Will You Pay For It’ Mythos
Cutting military spending would allow policymakers to prioritize programs like Medicare for all that improve the lives of average Americans. Here’s how we get there.
Financing Medicare for All Isn’t All That Complicated
Paying for Medicare for All without raising taxes is possible if we commit to slashing military spending and Pentagon waste.
How to Fund ‘Medicare for All’: Slash the Military
We’ve identified more than $300 billion in annual military savings alone that we could better invest in priorities like Medicare for All.
The Bipartisan $738 Billion Military Budget Deal
America needs to cut military spending and reinvest that money into good jobs, clean energy, health care, and education access for all.
The Mad Military Money Machine
The military industrial complex is costly and inefficient. It’s time to cut the defense budget and end its wasteful practices.
Why Did Democrats Pass Trump’s 2-Year Budget and Debt Ceiling Bill?
On Thursday the House passed a massive $2.7 trillion budget and debt ceiling bill with overwhelming support from Democrats and only 65 Republican votes.
The U.S. Spends More on Its Military Than 144 Countries Combined
The numbers are stark increases from last year’s differences.
Ten Good Things About the House’s (Too-Big) Military Budget
While the funding level is much higher than we need, the NDAA the House just passed takes important steps toward ending wars, preventing dangerous military conflicts, and protecting human rights.
Can Congress Use NDAA To Stop War With Iran?
The House, with Republic support, just passed an amendment to the $733 NDAA bill which would require Congressional approval for any war with Iran.
We Need These Amendments to the 2020 NDAA
While we debate the enormous Pentagon budget, let’s also keep an eye on these four critical amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act.
Trump’s 4th of July Fiasco Is a Salute to Pentagon Waste
Trump is turbo-charging D.C.’s annual 4th of July celebration into an even more garish extravaganza of U.S. militarism than usual.
We Need More Discussion of Demilitarization During the Second Democratic Debate
The Pentagon budget didn’t come up at all during the first Democratic debate – even as Congress haggles over a $750 billion NDAA.
$750 Billion National Defense Authorization Act Steamrolls Ahead
And the Senate is going along for the ride, against the better advice of a coalition including NPP.
Did the First Democratic Debate Ask the Right Questions?
Twenty candidates were questioned at the first Democratic debate. Here’s what they didn’t say, but should have.