White House Asks Congress for $37.7 Billion in New Ukraine Aid
If approved, it would bring total US spending on the war in Ukraine to about $105 billion.
Will Our War-for-Profit System Lead to Nuclear Annihilation?
The US continues to fan the flames of nuclear conflict with massive investments in the war department. How long can this last?
Watch Democracy Now!’s Election Night 2022 Coverage
By Democracy Now! On Tuesday, Nov. 8, Democracy Now! aired a 3-hour election night special from 9 p.m. to midnight ET. Democracy Now! covered the key congressional races which will…
Where’s the Truth in American Politics?
By Andy Kroll | TomDispatch For about a week in the summer of 2018, I caught an early-morning train from Washington, D.C., to the Albert V. Bryan federal courthouse in…
Patrick Lawrence: The Democrats’ Assault on Diplomacy
Actions speak louder than words and the Dems' "diplomacy first" approach has been all bark and no bite.
The Scandal of Congressional Stock Trading
Despite efforts to curb insider trading, the practice has been rampant within the US government on both sides of the aisle.
Hopes of Peace in Yemen Are Fading
Congress has the power to end the war in Yemen, but how likely is that?
Glenn Greenwald Reflects on Values and Character v. Political Identity
The Brazilian firefighter, union leader, evangelical and ex-Congressman Cabo Daciolo was once embraced by the left, but is now vilified by them as a "hater" of LGBTs. Many vital lessons…
Trump’s Last Laugh
Trump's Supreme Court has rolled back and modified a number of important rulings, writes Dan Siegel.
The U.S. Sees an Unprecedented Investment in Policing Alternatives
Since 2021, around $500 million in new federal, state, and philanthropic funding has been directed toward initiatives that fall under the umbrella of so-called “community violence intervention,” or CVI.
Congressional Negotiators Agree on $12 Billion in New Ukraine Aid
The funds will be included in a government funding bill.
Meet Our New ‘Secretary of State’ … Nancy Pelosi
The Speaker of the House's recent trips to Armenia and Taiwan spell confusion for the future of US foreign policy.
Katrina Vanden Heuvel: Do Americans Care About a Cold War With Russia and China?
Americans' top security concerns include safety at home and protecting jobs.
Chris Hedges: Strike, Strike, Strike
The mounting social inequality is fueling protests around the globe. The global ruling class is determined to prevent these protests from employing the weapon that can bring them down —…
How the Arms Industry Scams the Taxpayer
Contractors Cash in as Congress Adds Billions to the Pentagon Budget.