Pentagon propping up F-35 readiness by buying new parts instead of waiting for repairs, GAO says
This is unsustainable, DOD concedes—and may be delaying the creation of depots that could fix the repair backlog.
Category: In the News
Ukraine: Which Way Out?
Is the Left’s silence an uneasy one? Hard to say—but it should be. There are actually many legitimate reasons for unease about the current situation, not least among them the fact that not only is there no end to this war in sight, but also that there seem to be few actually looking for a realistic route to an end.
Framing the Environmental Case Against War and Militarism
The issue is war; the goal is to put an end to war. That should be the focus, especially now.
Peace Notes Summer 2023
The latest PEC newsletter is out! We discuss the current state of gun violence prevention laws, military spending, upcoming local events, and the too-dang high rent!
U.S. Cluster Bomb Shipment to Ukraine
The PEC is alarmed by the US’s distribution of cluster bombs to Ukraine. This weapon is banned in over 100 countries due to its indiscriminate impact, which could result in disastrous consequences. It is our strong belief that peaceful conflict resolution should be prioritized, and we encourage a global prohibition on cluster bombs.
UN report calls on U.S. to close Guantanamo Bay
UN report calls on US government to close Guantanamo Bay, citing human rights violations and lack of legal justification.
Hartung & Gledhill, Throwing More Money at the Pentagon
More than half of the taxpayer dollars that Congress appropriates every year now goes into what passes for “defense” in this country.
The Immorality of the U.S. Government’s Budget
April, the month tax filings are due, prompts us to ponder what our income taxes pay for. Are they used to provide all citizens sufficient resources and public goods for human security and well-being — the core of our national security?