The House has voted to drastically cut programs that help military-dependent communities transition to a peace economy.
Industry-backed study on defense and jobs still flawed, say experts
Experts skeptical about aerospace industry study on military spending and jobs. “Defense contractors are notoriously bad jobs creators,” said IPS Research Fellow Miriam Pemberton.
As Always, Good News About Nukes Soon Eclipsed by the Bad
Important as preventing nuclear proliferation is, it’s second to nuclear risk.
Low Tax Rates for the Rich Harm Not Only the Economy, But Defense
When the corporate rich don’t pay their fair share of taxes, it leaves us more vulnerable to attack.
Lady Gaga Unwittingly Serves the Cause of Arms Control
Rep. Edward Markey is calling for deep cuts to the entire nuclear-weapons triad: missiles, aircraft, and submarines.
The Great $500 Billion Nuclear Debate of 2011
There’s disagreement over whether the nuclear budget should include maintaining and upgrading nuclear weapons, as well other programs such as missile defense and environmental clean-up.
Don’t Believe Defense Cuts Until You See Them
What’s labeled “cuts” aren’t necessarily actual cuts. They could just as easily mean slower increases.
Republican Calls to Drain the Pentagon Swamp Provide Window for Democrats to Climb Through
Citing canard that moderates are more inclined to respect Republicans on national security matters, libertarians and Grover Norquist call for defense cuts than Democrats.