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After 75 Years, What Is NATO Good for?

Matt Bivens / Truthdig Jul 9, 2024 A new book argues the Washington-led alliance is an obstruction to peace, not its guarantor. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

The Most Appalling Moment From Trump’s State of the Union

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Feb 5, 2020 Progressives decry bipartisan support for regime change after both parties give Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó a standing ovation. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders Demands End to U.S. Complicity in Yemen Carnage

Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Oct 25, 2018 In a powerful op-ed, the Vermont senator says we must show the Saudis they do not have a "blank check to continue violating human rights." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Alleged Killing of Journalist Puts U.S.-Saudi Relationship Under Microscope

Jon Queally / Common Dreams Oct 8, 2018 Critics claim Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman is "out of control" and that America should rethink its partnership with a "criminal regime." Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Who Will Stop Trump From Taking Us Into War With Iran?

Medea Benjamin / Truthdig Jul 25, 2018 Those who should be voicing opposition—from Congress to the grassroots—are too obsessed with Russia to even pay attention. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

As Trump and Netanyahu Join Forces to Torpedo Iran Deal, Remember That Israel Has Nuclear Weapons

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams May 1, 2018 How can this hypocrisy continue, with Israel having hundreds of nuclear weapons, no inspections and no adherence to any nuclear treaty, yet calling out Iran on nuclear weapons? Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

CodePink Founder Medea Benjamin’s Guide to Activism (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Feb 5, 2018 The lifelong activist discusses the roots of the anti-war movement and her ideas about how protest tactics can be effectively implemented. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

I Am American, Jewish and Banned From Israel for My Activism

Medea Benjamin / The Guardian Jan 17, 2018 I support nonviolent boycott, divestment and sanctions against Israel in order to support Palestinian rights. The move to ban me and others will backfire. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Medea Benjamin: Military-Industrial Complex Causes Perpetual War (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Dec 7, 2017 The Code Pink activist explores how the phenomenon named by President Eisenhower became one of the leading forces behind the now consistently bellicose state of the U.S. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Trump Policies Hurt Cubans Starting Small Businesses

Medea Benjamin / OtherWords Nov 23, 2017 New U.S. rules meant to punish businesses tied to the Caribbean country's military are harming ordinary citizens' endeavors the most. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Korean Missile Crisis vs. the Cuban Missile Crisis

Paul Street / Truthdig Aug 13, 2017 John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev avoided nuclear war in 1962. Whether Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un will do so remains a question. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Time to Hit the Reset Button on U.S.- Korea Policy

By Medea Benjamin / CodePink Aug 1, 2017 There is an urgent need to de-escalate the conflict with North Korea so that it doesn’t explode into an all-out nuclear war. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )