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The Useless War Powers Act

By any measure, the War Powers Act has failed to constrain presidential warmaking. A simpler step would be to stop funding wars.

The current crisis might be averted, but the longer U.S. war with Iran continues.

As we spiral toward a confrontation between the U.S. and Iran, it’s worth reflecting on the failures to rein in U.S. aggression along the way.

The Trump administration is doing its best to keep Syria dismembered and near death.

Major military contractors saw a stock surge from the U.S. assassination of an Iranian general. For CEOs, that means payday comes early.

In addition to threatening a disastrous war with Iran, Trump’s blundering has provoked a massive political crisis in Iraq.

Trump is betraying his voters and threatening millions of lives. Call him on it before it’s too late.

Foreign policy should prioritize the needs of ordinary civilians and civil society — and wars of choice should always be off the table.

A Southern Mexico community remembers Mariano Abarca, who gave his life fighting mining companies, with a celebration of resistance.

Ecuador was only the latest indicator of what’s possible when indigenous movements exercise their power. It also showed what’s at stake.