📊 New Report Release: Missouri’s Military Economics
Missouri receives more than $9 billion in Department of Defense contracts annually—81% of which go…
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Weaponizing the Web: The Dangerous Creep of Militarized Tech
As cyber threats escalate, the dominant narrative is shifting dangerously toward militarization and surveillance—undermining diplomacy,…
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Why the U.S. Must Stop Fueling Global Conflict Now
A powerful new report from the United Nations exposes how global arms transfers—many involving U.S.…
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Students Deserve Better: Why Library Cuts Are a Moral Failure
The Trump administration’s proposed cuts to federal library funding are more than budget decisions—they’re a…
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Billions for Bombs, Pennies for People. Congress Doubles Down on Military Spending, Again
As Congress pours billions into weapons and war, critical social needs like housing, education, and…
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A Better Future Begins Today: Block U.S. Arms Sales to End the Bloodshed
The U.S. continues to send billions in military aid to Israel, even as the latest…
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Is National Security Just a Code Word for Endless Military Spending?
Congress just approved $141 billion for Pentagon R&D while critical social programs remain underfunded. Is…
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Another $6 Billion for the Military: When Will We Prioritize People Over War?
The Senate has once again chosen to pour billions into the military, passing a stopgap…
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Missouri Deserves Better: Senator Schmitt’s Weak Gun Violence Response
Senator Eric Schmitt’s response to a question about gun violence prevention completely sidesteps real solutions—offering…
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A Reckless Move: How This New Gun Law Endangers Communities
Congressman Michael Cloud (R-TX) has introduced the Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms…