Our Military Budget Is More Lopsided Than Ever
Spending 12 times as much on our military as Russia didn’t prevent a war in Europe. It just deprived us of resources at home.
Military Aid to Ukraine Balloons — But We Need Diplomacy and Funding for Human Needs
It’s not enough to say no to war. We urgently need our government to invest in real human needs for all, instead of further militarizing our planet.
Can Global Sports Boycotts Help End the War in Ukraine?
The power of sports to legitimize a regime means they have the power to delegitimize one, too.
Why Ukraine Matters
If Putinism is victorious in Ukraine, it will set a horrific precedent not only for other territorial grabs but also other attacks on democracy.
Why Binary Thinking on Russia’s Invasion Is a Losing Strategy
The idea that we have to either support military action and sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, or “do nothing,” is a false binary.
Sanctions May Sound “Nonviolent,” But They Quietly Hurt the Most Vulnerable
Economic sanctions are a weapon of war, not an alternative to war.
In the Ukraine War, We Can Make Oligarchs — Everywhere — the Big Losers
Ending the tax-evading ways of Russia’s rich could be a giant step toward reining in oligarchy worldwide.
Biden’s State of the Union Address Showcased Disconnect in Spending Priorities
The spending priorities Biden listed in his State of the Union speech don’t match reality. It’s time to invest in the people of this country.
No Pasaran: Ukraine 2022
Vladimir Putin is the Franco of today, and Ukraine must become the graveyard of Putinism.
The Best Way to Help Ukraine is Diplomacy, Not War
Every war eventually ends with diplomacy. The question is how long the killing goes on before the diplomats stop it.
Respond to Putin’s Illegal Invasion of Ukraine With Diplomacy, Not War
There’s no “national interest” worth risking nuclear conflict. But urgent diplomacy and humanitarian aid — and Russia’s own antiwar movement — could stop the suffering.
Putin’s Cold, Cold Strategy
Russia’s aim is to create a frozen conflict in Ukraine, but time is not on Putin’s side.
Media, Take Note: The GOP Is Now Openly Aligned Against Democracy
The media has a responsibility to tell Americans that a major party now openly endorses using violence to overturn elections.
U.S. Militarism Is a Cause of Tension in Eastern Europe, Not a Solution
U.S. actions are raising tensions with Russia rather than resolving them.
Helsinki 2.0
The European security order has broken down. The conflict around Ukraine is a symptom of this larger problem.