A Trillion for War? Invest in People, Not Provocation
This week, former President Donald Trump unveiled his plan to approve a $1 trillion defense…
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Stop the Arms Race—Build a Peace Economy Now
Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and the growing uncertainty about U.S. commitment to NATO have…
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Weaponizing the Web: The Dangerous Creep of Militarized Tech
The recent article, “Cyber Wars Are the New Battleground of Global Diplomacy,” highlights the growing…
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Is National Security Just a Code Word for Endless Military Spending?
Congress has now set Pentagon research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) spending at $141 billion…
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Another $6 Billion for the Military: When Will We Prioritize People Over War?
The Senate has passed a stopgap funding bill, narrowly avoiding a government shutdown. In doing…
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Missouri Deserves Better: Senator Schmitt’s Weak Gun Violence Response
Gun violence is a pressing issue in Missouri and across the country, yet when we…
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Happy Holidays from Peace Economy Project! ✨🎄☮️
As 2024 comes to a close, we want to thank you for being part of…
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Response: Financial Support for the War in Ukraine Is Not the Path to Peace
Max Bergmann’s recent article in CSIS argues for ramping up Western financial and military support…
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Why H.R. 9495 Threatens Civil Society and Charitable Work: A Closer Look at Section 4
Introduction: H.R. 9495, titled the “Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act,” introduces…
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Make an Impact this GivingTuesday with the Peace Economy Project
Today is GivingTuesday! As a global movement of generosity, GivingTuesday reminds us of the power…