Politicians and businesses want you to think questioning war disrespects veterans like me. They're wrong.
Tag: Military Industrial Complex
‘Modernization’ Is Media Code for Military Build-Up
For some reason, the media treats shelling out trillions on the military like it’s a simple iPhone update.
Why I Answered the Call for Veterans to Go to Standing Rock
At Standing Rock, for the first time, I felt like I was finally serving the people.
This Industry is Literally Making a Killing
Big money in politics doesn't just drive inequality — it also fuels war.
The Pentagon’s Pricey Culture of Mediocrity
A revolving door keeps military brass beholden to contractors.
Manna from Hell
While soldiers who go to war risk death, the big corporations that go to war reap perpetual profits.
Hillary Clinton Hasn’t Learned a Thing from Iraq
The former secretary of state could shatter the glass ceiling for women, but she'd leave the old boys' military-industrial complex intact.
What the U.S. Should Learn from Russia’s Collapse
The time to start planning an economic transition is now.