This year, average taxpayers paid twice as much to corporate military contractors than to caring for all veterans combined.
Tag: pentagon budget
‘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.
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.
Getting That Secure Feeling Yet?
Throwing money at the Pentagon while gutting other programs that protect Americans shouldn't make anyone feel safer.
Trump’s Phony Populism on Military Spending
The president says he'll protect our interests against the boondoggle weapons makers. Don't believe him.
The Pentagon’s $125 Billion Cover-up
The brass asked for a report on eliminating waste. When investigators found some, the military buried it.
This Industry is Literally Making a Killing
Big money in politics doesn't just drive inequality — it also fuels war.
Missing in Action: Political Reality and Leadership
The budget and appropriations train is derailing without leaving the station.