War Makes Us Poorer
When I began my senior year at West Point in [...]
The World Is Over-Armed and Peace Is Under-Funded
Ban Ki-moon discusses the global situation where military budgets are spiraling out of control while peace initiatives do not receive sufficient funding.
Declaration of Independence from a War Economy
This declaration, based on the Declaration of Independence, was written by members of Mid-Missouri Peaceworks.
The Shame of Nations: A New Record is Set for Spending on War
Lawrence Wittner summarizes the latest figures from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute on global military spending.
The Chance for Peace
This speech, commonly referred to as the
Remembering Eisenhower’s Farewell Address
David Krieger reflects on President Eisenhower's farewell speech 50 years ago.
A Seat at Humanity’s Table
David Krieger asks who should have a say in humanity's future.
Poverty, Tax Breaks and Militarism
David Krieger offers a critique of the recent deal to extend the Bush-era tax cuts, which will lead to reduced educational opportunities and further militarism.
Obey’s Afghanistan: At Long Last, It’s Guns vs. Butter
Robert Naiman advocates significant cuts in US "defense" spending in order to save valuable domestic programs.