Peace and Security

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.

CARTOON: Planet of the APEC
The U.S. and China confronted big questions about their relationship at the Asia Pacific Economic Forum — really big questions.

CARTOON: Targeting Hamas
Backlash is rising along with the civilian toll in Gaza.

Americans Want a Ceasefire. It’s Our Politicians Who Are Out of Touch.
Our elected officials should listen to the two-thirds of Americans calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Americans Need to Hear More Palestinian Voices
The absence of Palestinians and their advocates from news coverage isn’t just unfair. As a Jewish American, I think it’s harmful.

Cartoon: Palestinian Lives Matter
The Israeli government’s treatment of innocent Palestinians should shock the conscience.

We Need an Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza
Millions of innocent Gazans are in danger. Half are children who’ve lived through five wars already.

Cartoon: Caught Napping
A series of embarrassments plaguing some of the world’s top military powers.

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.

Cartoon: Uncle Sam’s Double Con
For federal policy makers, there’s never money for people’s needs — but there’s always money for war.