The Green Dividend
September 30, 2010 | The United States failed to capitalize on a Peace Dividend. Now, with the economy in a rut and the globe heating up, we have a second chance to shift Pentagon funds to domestic needs with a Green Dividend.
Articles by Miriam Pemberton
‘Aspirational’ vs. ‘Operational’ Military Budget Cutting
August 12, 2010 | It seems as though our Secretary of Defense is experiencing an internal conflict.
A Unified Security Budget for the United States, FY 2011
August 12, 2010 | The Pentagon's plans for cuts won't change the security spending balance.
Unified Budget Would Spread Security Revenue
June 28, 2010 | We need a whole-of-government approach to security budgeting.
Fresh Thinking on National Security
June 14, 2010 | In the midst of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, we need to make sure that every penny of our tax dollars is spent wisely.
Swords Into Solar Panels
March 4, 2010 | Owego can get solar jobs, but it will take the active involvement of Owego itself.
A Military Budget of Add-ons, Not Choices, Makes the Security Imbalance Worse
February 1, 2010 | An emphasis on non-military engagement can't hide the fact that Obama is spending more on defense than Bush.
Bush-Style Military Spending Not Over Yet
November 24, 2009 | Obama's plans for change in defense spending are still mostly unrealized.
A Unified Security Budget for the United States, FY 2010
November 18, 2009 | Obama needs to shift away from his predecessor and usher in a new era of U.S. security policy.
The Secret About Jobs Military Contractors Don’t Want You to Know
October 14, 2009 | A new report finds military hardware we don't need isn't as great for job creation as advertised.