A dollar by dollar look at how our taxes enrich military contractors — at the expense of things that actually make us secure.
Spending Unlimited
The Pentagon’s budget follies come at a high price.
War Is Bad for You — And the Economy
False job claims are fueling massive Pentagon budgets.
Overspending on the Pentagon Is Stealing Our Future
The military-industrial complex is the winner (not you).
The Pentagon Just Can’t Pass an Audit
Conservative lawmakers calling for cuts should start with the agency that can’t account for $1.9 trillion — not the programs Americans rely on.
How Long Can America Maintain a War Economy?
The United States will have to choose between its addiction to military spending and the economic demands of its population.
Climate Is the Fight of Our Lifetime. Our Federal Budget Should Reflect That.
More than half of discretionary spending goes to the military. Only a tiny fraction addresses the most urgent threat to our security.
Democracy Needs Healthy Debates About War and Peace
Congress spent the last “military spending” debate rehashing the culture wars — not the nearly $1 trillion Pentagon budget itself.
Dwight Was Right: Congress Must Say No to Military Contractors
The world Eisenhower warned about has materialized. We need more members of Congress to stand up to the arms industry and fight for social investments instead.
How Contractor CEOs Get Rich Off Taxpayers
Enormous Pentagon budgets are also inflating CEO pay at major military contractors. Here’s how to rein in this taxpayer-funded excess.