Sonali Kolhatkar - Rising Up With Sonali
President Joe Biden has announced a $5.8 trillion federal budget whose key priorities are out of line with his campaign platform. His budget includes significant increases in military and police spending.
David Moore - Sludge
The Biden White House unveiled a budget request for Fiscal Year 2023 that continues the trend of sharply rising defense spending by proposing a record $813.3 billion in military spending—an increase of $31 billion, about four percent, over this year.
Kenny Stancil - Common Dreams
"Failing to fund the global fight against Covid-19 is a choice to extend the pandemic," said one public health expert.
Sarah Lazare - In These Times
The president’s budget calls for $50.9 billion in nuclear weapons spending.
Lindsay Koshgarian - Newsweek
Like the rest of the world, I've looked on in horror at Russia's invasion of Ukraine. It's heartbreaking to watch Ukrainians flee their homes as their cities are mercilessly bombarded. And yet as bad as this situation is, none of it justifies the $782 billion military budget just passed by Congress and ...
Iffah Kitchlew - The Guardian
US military aims for net zero by 2050 but with a carbon footprint greater than some 140 countries critics say it needs radical change
Jessica Corbett - Common Dreams
"Yet somehow, we can afford to throw $782 BILLION to the Pentagon," says Public Citizen. "It doesn't have to be this way."
Jake Johnson - Common Dreams
"This is the definition of prioritizing the Pentagon (militarism and war) over the people," said one advocacy group.
Sarah Lazare - In These Times
Just as scientists warn we must drastically shift away from fossil fuel extraction, the Biden administration is pressing for more oil production.
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.
