Bryan Bender - Politico
President-elect Joe Biden's transition is getting pressure from liberal lawmakers, progressive think tanks and anti-war groups to bring on a more diverse and broad-minded set of Pentagon advisers who are not reliant on defense industry donations.
Adam Johnson & Nima Shirazi - Citations Needed Podcast
Everywhere we turn in liberal discourse, high-profile Democrats and center-left media are framing climate change as a “national security” risk requiring national security solutions. But here's why demilitarization and global cooperation are really key to curbing emissions in time.
Lindsay Koshgarian - Truthout
With Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell coming out against a stimulus deal, it looks increasingly unlikely that Congress will pass a COVID stimulus bill before the election. While supposed concerns about a clash between the stimulus and the vote to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court have thrown a wrench ...
Sarah Lazare - In These Times
Republicans and Democrats are using the “menace” of China to justify pouring billions into the Pentagon’s budget.
Janet Michelle - Janet Michelle
If we are intent on getting justice for Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Tamir Rice, Sandra Bland, and so many others, the system must be dismantled.
Rob Winder & Sean Rice - Cronkite News
President Donald Trump denies it, Arizona Republicans largely ignored it but state Democrats pounced on it – a New York Times report this week that the president paid as little as $750 in federal income taxes in 2016 and 2017.
Jessica - Great Nonprofits
If you have been looking for organizations to support leading into this election year and going forward, here is a sample of some of the great nonprofits working with citizen participation.
Jessica Corbett - Common Dreams
"It's unconscionable that the department would prioritize defense contractor wish lists over the health and safety of the American people."
Mike Kuhlenbeck - The Progressive
A new study highlights the “cruel, domestic” cost of America’s post-9/11 wars.
Paula Orloff - The Union
How many jobs are generated by constructive enterprises compared to weapons and warfare? The National Priorities Project shows better employment from health, education, housing, and infrastructure building.
