In a global pandemic, it is not enough to build a robust response to COVID-19 in the United States alone.
For Biden, ‘Building Back Better’ Should Be a Global Challenge
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Ten Foreign Policy Fiascos Biden Can Start Fixing on Day One
Biden can immediately reverse some of Trump’s most disastrous decisions. And each one can set the stage for broader progressive foreign policy initiatives.
America Rejoins the World?
It simply doesn’t make a lot of sense to entrust leadership to a country with a severe personality disorder.
A Pandemic Pivot
COVID-19 is an early alert for more serious global crises. So far, the international community has failed — but it’s not too late to get it right.
The Pentagon Took Money for PPE and Bought Weapons
Make no mistake: The Trump administration’s heartlessness and militarism are costing lives.
It’s a Pandemic. Military Spending Hikes Should Be Off the Table.
Wildly profitable military contractors have been unapologetically shaking down lawmakers for pandemic cash.
Small Towns Don’t Need Military Helicopters
A little-known federal program dumps military equipment on local police forces. We need to end it.
Military Recruiters Don’t Belong in High Schools
Recruiters deliberately exploit the financial and social insecurities of teenagers to enlist more soldiers.
10 Better Uses for 10 Percent of the Pentagon Budget
Just 10 percent of the Pentagon budget could end homelessness, increase our COVID testing 44 times over, or send a $2,300 check to every unemployed American.
Cut the Pentagon 10 Percent, Invest in Public Health
Tanks and ships can’t save us from our greatest dangers, so let’s pay for the things that can.