William Woodring - The Suffolk Journal
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, social media has been flooded with posts, stories and tweets about what’s going on and how it will affect the world. However, it’s vital that we remember those who the conflict has impacted the most: Ukrainian civilians.
Sydney Kalich - NewsNation Now
The United States has provided $650 million in defense equipment and services to Ukraine this past year alone amid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
Bernie Delegates Network - Roots Action
Discussing the Ukraine crisis.
Joseph Winters - Grist
"This is a great step forward, but what is required is a more ambitious plan.”
Brett Wilkins - Common Dreams
"Prioritizing any version of the bill over all the ongoing crises that people are dealing with today in the U.S. shows that getting an edge over China is apparently our government's most urgent priority."
Johanna Kichton - Common Dreams
Amid Rising Global Tension, Groups Caution Congress From Finalizing Bill That Would Exacerbate U.S.-China Antagonism and Promote Militarism at Home and Abroad
Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, Lindsay Koshgarian, and Liz Theoharis - Politico
Some senators say Biden’s social and climate bill costs too much, but comparing it to the military spending plan they just passed suggests otherwise.
Lindsay Koshgarian - The New York Times
“Houses Passes Defense Bill in Rare Display of Unity to Salvage Shared Priority” (news article, Dec. 8) didn’t do justice to the sheer size of the Pentagon budget. After months of intense debate over the president’s Build Back Better, at $1.8 trillion over 10 years, a Pentagon budget with annual ...
Brett Wilkins - Common Dreams
"Don't tell me we can't afford to fight poverty, cancel student debt, pass paid leave, and defeat the climate crisis," said Rep. Pramila Jayapal after senators approved the $786 billion military spending bill.
Haili Blassingame - NPR
A $768 billion defense bill passed the House last week. Where is all this money going? And how could shifting national security concerns impact the future of military spending?
