From the Union of Concerned Scientists (http://www.ucsusa.org): It’s been almost three decades since the Cold War ended, but US nuclear weapons policies are still based on outdated 1980s thinking—including the right to use nuclear weapons first in a conflict. This … Continued
Seventeen years ago, the United States went to war in Afghanistan. This war is still raging. At seventeen years, it’s the longest war in U.S. history. This war has cost countless lives and forced a entire generation of Afghan and … Continued
From Oxfam America (http://www.oxfamamerica.org): The death toll from the earthquake and tsunami has now risen to more than 1,500 people. There are still fears it could rise further. Access to clean water remains a critical issue. Most of the water … Continued
What would you do if your home and belongings were suddenly swept away in a flood? When the news is filled with stories and images of people in need, how can you respond to their plight? In a crisis, such … Continued
From the Project on Government Oversight (http://www.pogo.org/): This is alarming: A recent State Department report revealed that some U.S. defense contractors are under investigation for allegedly engaging in human trafficking and abusive practices toward their workers. The American people deserve … Continued
From the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (http://www.usglc.org/): August 22, 2018 RISKY RESCISSIONS. According to the Washington Post, OMB is planning to push out a “rescissions package” next week to freeze and ultimately expire several billion dollars of foreign assistance funding … Continued
From ONE (http://www.one.org): American businesses, entrepreneurs, and investors are some of the most successful in the world. Imagine the impact they can have on a developing economy. But right now, too many of them are on the sidelines. The BUILD … Continued
The June 17 New York Times Magazine featured a major article on Drone Warriors, which includes references to a number of experts who spoke at one or more of the 13 Regional Conferences on Drone Warfare. The article ends with a … Continued
Recently, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators and Representatives introduced legislation to reauthorize the Global Food Security Act of 2016. Introduced by Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Johnny Isakson (R-GA), and Representatives Betty McCollum (D-MN) and Chris Smith (R-NJ), the … Continued
From Amnesty International USA (http://www.amnestyusa.org): The United States has been at war for 17 years, which has led to widespread human rights violations, including torture, indefinite detention and unlawful killings. Since 2001, the US has expanded its use of military … Continued