This year, average taxpayers paid twice as much to corporate military contractors than to caring for all veterans combined.
Tag: military spending
‘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.
King’s Dream Included Economic Equality, Too
The late leader didn't just criticize racial segregation. He called for an end to economic injustice.
Huge Military Budgets Make Us Broke, Not Safe
Backing down from nuclear war would make us a lot safer than piling more money into the Pentagon.
Bernie Sanders Thinks War Is Overrated, And He’s Right
The Vermont senator says it's time to get rid of the idea that the only “serious” solutions to international problems involve the military.
Feeding One Kid, Starving the Family
Trump just donated his pay to the Park Service, which would be great if his budget didn't starve the rest of the government.
Getting That Secure Feeling Yet?
Throwing money at the Pentagon while gutting other programs that protect Americans shouldn't make anyone feel safer.
The Pentagon’s $125 Billion Cover-up
The brass asked for a report on eliminating waste. When investigators found some, the military buried it.