Reprinted from Bracing Views with the author’s permission. Back in August of 2014, I wrote a piece for TomDispatch on the American cult of bombing. The Air Force’s new stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider, was still on the drawing board a decade ago. The Air Force wanted...
Last week, aerial photos from Los Angeles with blocks of homes reduced to ash hit social media timelines, leading people to understandably draw comparisons to Gaza. Destruction of entire neighborhoods is always heartbreaking. Home, where most of us spend a great deal...
On COI #748, Kyle Anzalone breaks down Trump's first day executive orders. Subscribe on YouTube and audio-only.
As the Ukraine War heads into its third year, it is clear that the grinding military battle has not resulted in a clear path to victory for either side, despite all efforts — including billions of dollars of weapons and aid — by the West to destroy the Russian...
Kyle Anzalone breaks down the highlights (or lowlights) from Trump's inaugural address.
On COI #747, Kyle Anzalone discusses the massive political wins that President Joe Biden handed to incoming president Donald Trump. Subscribe on YouTube and audio-only.
Press release from Oregon's Coalition for Peace: A bill that would radically change Oregon’s involvement in foreign conflicts has been sponsored by Oregon Senate Minority Leader Daniel Bonham and freshman Senator Diane Linthicum. SB 667, also known as “Defend The...
Following is an interview with a high-level translator and university professor who lives in Damascus. He was interviewed by Rick Sterling on January 15. Qusay is not his real name. RS: What is the current situation in Damascus? Qusay: It is over a month since the...
Journalism in Action: Holding Blinken Accountable on Gaza A powerful confrontation between journalists and Secretary Blinken reveals the urgent need for accountability in U.S. foreign policy, particularly regarding the situation in Gaza. The episode highlights how...
Reprinted from Bracing Views with the author’s permission. A few days ago, I posted the following comment to a fine article that addressed America’s nuclear triad and the reality that we really only need the Navy’s nuclear submarine force for deterrence: My old...
