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Federal Budget Proposal Boosts Military Spending While Reducing Food Assistance: 04/10/2026

Rebekah Sager - The Pennsylvania Independent

The spending changes come as President Donald Trump wages an unpopular war in Iran.


Americans To Pay $1,096 Extra At Gas Pump Due To Trump-Israel War On Iran: Markey: 04/09/2026

Brett Wilkins - Common Dreams

“America’s small businesses, workers, and families are really feeling pain at the pump—all thanks to Trump’s illegal war on Iran,” the Massachusetts Democrat said.


‘Shameful’: $4,049 Of Average Us Taxpayer’S Bill Last Year Went To War And Weaponry: 04/09/2026

Jake Johnson - Common Dreams

“Our tax dollars are doing more to bomb children in Iran and other countries than to feed and educate children here.”


‘A Moral Obscenity’: Trump Budget Pairs Record Military Boost With Billions In Cuts To Social Programs: 04/03/2026

Jake Johnson - Common Dreams

“To pay for his endless wars, he wants the biggest increase to military spending in 70 years,” said Rep. Greg Casar. “Hell no.”


The Cost Of War: Iran Conflict Raising Prices For Americans Back Home: 04/02/2026

- Las Vegas Sun

More than a month after the United States and Israel launched a military campaign against Iran, American families are grappling with a cascade of rising costs that economists warn could linger well beyond the battlefield.


Alabama Clergy Take War Opposition To State’S U.S. Senators: 03/30/2026

Ralph Chapoco - Alabama Reflector

Clergy from at least a half dozen churches located throughout Alabama gathered at the federal courthouse in Montgomery Monday to protest what they called an “unholy war” that President Donald Trump has waged against Iran.


Our Tax Dollars Should Be Funding Our Communities, Not Trump’S War: 03/25/2026

Lindsay Koshgarian - OtherWords

For what the Pentagon wants for this war, we could easily restore SNAP and Medicaid benefits to struggling Americans.


Target Needs To Kick Ice Out Of Its Stores: 02/11/2026

Alliyah Lusuegro - OtherWords

Immigrant and human rights advocates are calling on the iconic retailer to stop cooperating with abusive federal immigration agencies.


Congress Must Stop This War And Help Working Americans Instead: 01/07/2026

Lindsay Koshgarian - OtherWords

Health costs are doubling, food prices are rising, and the safety net is shredded. So why are we launching an illegal war to help oil companies?


The Clock Is Ticking: Invest In The Planet, Not The Pentagon: 12/17/2025

Alliyah Lusuegro - OtherWords

At the 10 year anniversary of the Paris Agreement, U.S. climate commitments are being swallowed up by military spending.