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This is excerpted and adapted from Swanson’s new book, War Is Still A Racket. #WorldBEYONDWar
This is excerpted and adapted from Swanson’s new book, War Is Still A Racket. #WorldBEYONDWar
This week on Talk World Radio, we’re talking about Iran, the world, and the problem of war. #WorldBEYONDWar
We, the undersigned organizations and individuals, commit to developing a mass movement across the United States demanding an end to the use of our tax dollars to fund genocide and empire once and for all. #WorldBEYONDWar
We urge governments to undertake major reductions to their military expenditure and redirect those funds to social and environmental sectors, tackling the global challenges of our time and funding human security. #WorldBEYONDWar
“The Omani FM decided to go public,” suggested one observer, “so that the American people knew that peace was within reach when Trump instead opted for war.” #WorldBEYONDWar
Lindsay Koshgarian, director of the National Priorities Project, gave a presentation on what our tax dollars are going to support and what we can do about it. #WorldBEYONDWar
Moving into Stolen-Palestine will not be a big leap for U.S. troops who have been stationed abroad elsewhere, but people who plan to take up residence in gentrified Gaza should be prepared to rid themselves of any last shreds of decency. #WorldBEYONDWar
Normally, when one develops all the symptoms of a disease, the response ought not to be exacerbating the disease, but seeking to cure it. Approaches to healthcare in the United States have gone off the rails, of course, but think about the disease of military spending. #WorldBEYONDWar
Here’s to a strategic new year, moving the money from war to peace, Medicare for all, green energy, free college, fast rail, guaranteed basic income, and ending fascism by improving the lives of all of us. #WorldBEYONDWar