War and Peace
Stories from the front lines of War and Peace
Armed conflict affects all of us. Our daily reporting covers aspects of health, community, economy, international relations, and social justice relative to war and peace.
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After a Year of Biden, Why Do We Still Have Trump’s Foreign Policy?
In 2020, candidate Joe Biden promised to reverse Trump’s regressive policies. He has instead spent his first year as President reinforcing them. Read more
Jan 20, 2022
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Rein in Runaway Pentagon Spending
The Pentagon’s budget takes up roughly 50% of the nation’s annual discretionary spending. Read more
Jan 19, 2022
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‘Hey, Hey, USA! How Many Bombs Did You Drop Today?’
New numbers shed light on how the U.S. military rains terror from above. Read more
Jan 13, 2022
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U.S. Western Sahara Stance Emboldens Putin
Western Sahara has been recognized at various points in time by 84 countries and is a full member state of the African Union. Read more
Jan 6, 2022
Harry Reid’s Hawkish Foreign Policy Record
The late Senator repeatedly backed military aggression and spurned international law. Read more
Jan 3, 2022
Guatemala’s Failed Promise
Twenty-five years after the peace accords that ended the Central American country’s civil war, the hope for social justice has dimmed. Read more
Dec 20, 2021
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Great Times for Merchants of Death
How the United States leads the world in arms production, exports, and spending. Read more
Dec 16, 2021
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As War Looms in Ukraine, U.S. Officials Threaten Russia with ‘the Mother of All Sanctions’
In response to the country’s continued pressure along the Ukrainian border, President Joe Biden is threatening to cut off Russia from the global economy. Read more
Dec 15, 2021
