Historical memory can fade over time. Born in 1942, I've watched it happen. We lost sight of the cruelty of fascism and authoritarian rule and how indispensable free democratic societies are to world peace and well being.
17 Feb, 2022
Gay rights, women’s rights — in reality, these are a nuisance to many U.S. conservatives, but purporting to protect these rights on the other side of the world is a great excuse to play war. And you don’t need bombs to play.
24 Oct, 2021
Although critics of the Biden administration’s Build Back Better plan to increase funding for U.S. education, healthcare, and action against climate catastrophe say the United States can’t afford it, there are no such qualms about ramping up funding for the U.S. military...
21 Oct, 2021
A long time ago, Gordon Adams introduced the term “iron triangle” to characterize the interlocked relationship of the Pentagon’s military services, the corporations that contract with it to build weapons and provide services, and the Congressional committees that vote on military appropriations—in short...
14 Jul, 2021
Once upon a time, American leaders only went to war when, in accordance with the Constitution, Congress declared it.
25 Jun, 2021
The temperature in my historically cool and temperate city, Portland OR, is projected to be a historic 114 degrees today.
31 Mar, 2021
A Supreme Court case challenging the requirement for men, but not women...
“During the uprising following the brutal filmed murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police, Trump called some of the rioters...
“There’s a bill before congress to expand the military draft to women. It’s a terrible idea. Here are four reasons...
“During his campaign for president, Donald Trump said that he could “stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot...
“Suddenly America’s political cauldron bubbles with hope and possibility — not just because the Democrats have won races across the...
“On September 12, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo officially certified Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates “…are undertaking demonstrable...
“When I saw media reports Melania Trump had not been seen for 20-some days, I started thinking again about the...
“Early this February, the Republican-controlled Congress passed and President Donald Trump signed…” Lawrence Wittner Published in: Counterpunch, Daily Kos, War...
“Who Makes War? As Donald Trump maintains a high-velocity assault on North Korea’s leader, its political system, and its weapons...
