In 1961, Dwight Eisenhower famously identified the military-industrial complex, warning that the growing fusion between corporations and the armed forces posed a threat to democracy. Judged 50 years later, Ike’s frightening prophecy actually understates the scope of our modern system—and the dangers of the perpetual march to war it has put us on.
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White House Seeks $35 Million in Nuclear Incident Aid Amid Rising Ukraine Dangers
White House Seeks $35 Million in Nuclear Incident Aid Amid Rising Ukraine Dangers
As Russia ups its threats to Ukraine’s beleaguered nuclear power plants, the Biden Administration has asked Congress to set aside $35 million to prepare for a possible nuclear incident in Europe.
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Slava Slush Fund: despite economic crisis, Congress readies $12 billion more for Ukraine + More