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The Nuclear Tensions of This Cold War
Director Chris Nolan’s film “Oppenheimer” continues to do big business at the box office this summer.
In addition, the film has spurred debate about nuclear weapons and our future.
Much has been written about the theoretical physicist who developed the first atomic … Read More
House Resolution 77–Embracing the goals and provisions of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
118th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 77
Embracing the goals and provisions of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 31, 2023
Mr. McGovern (for himself, Mr. Blumenauer, Ms. Lee of California, Ms. Norton, and Ms. Jayapal) submitted the … Read More
Arms Control In A Lawless World
Jason Sibert
In February, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia is suspending the New START (New Strategic Arms) nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia.
In his article “Something is Missing from Americans’ Greatest Fears”, Serge Schmemann states “Putin … Read More
Valentine’s Day Campaign For Police Accountability
Speak Up For Those Who Can No Longer Speak For Themselves
The Valentine’s Day Campaign for Police Accountability intends to spread a message of hope. If the deaths of Tyre Nichols, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Eric Garner, Tamir Rice and Michael … Read More
In Honor Of Black History Month: Congresswoman Barbara Lee
Reprinted from the Los Angeles Times Op Ed September 2021
On Sept. 14, 2001, Congress took up a short bill, the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force, which in 60 words gave the president the power to use all “necessary … Read More
MLK and Foreign Policy
Last month our country celebrated Martin Luther King’s birthday.
The media concentrated on MLK’s civil rights legacy and the passing of the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act. However, his legacy is much deeper than just those two laws that … Read More
On The Need for Pentagon Oversight
It’s been almost seven years since the Senate appointed anyone to the Pentagon’s top oversight role. There hasn’t been a confirmed Pentagon watchdog since Obama was President. Pentagon Inspector General (IG) Jon Rymer, who stepped down on Jan. 6, 2016, … Read More
Will There Ever Be an Honest Debate on Defense Spending?
For years, those who watch the defense budget have wondered when it will surpass $1 trillion a year.
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO), generally considered the most authoritative crystal ball for federal budget projections in Washington, currently predicts the U.S. … Read More
Peace Economy Project Supports St. Louis Division of Civilian Oversight
Say Their Names.
Eric Garner, John Crawford III, Tamir Rice, Tony Robinson, Freddie Gray, Samuel DuBose, Bettie Jones, Philando Castile, Jordan Edwards, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Andre Hill, Jayland Walker, Badi Ali Jabir
These are a few of the unarmed African-Americans … Read More
THE REALITY OF WORLD POLITICS AND NUCLEAR WAR
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that he would use nuclear weapons if confronted by the North Atlantic Treaty Alliance in the Ukraine War or if faced with an existential threat to his country.
Writer V. Venkateswara Rao pointed this out … Read More
