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We Are the Evil Empire We’ve Been Looking for

09.05.2025 7

Common Dreams

William Astore

The Real Evil Empire May Surprise You

Forty years ago this month, I was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. I would be part of America’s all-volunteer force (AVF)...

09.05.2025 20

CounterPunch

William Astore

To Avoid Spiritual Death We Must End American Militarism—Now

05.04.2025 5

Common Dreams

William Astore

Ending Militarism in America

I read the news today, oh boy. About a lucky man named Elon Musk. But he lost out on one thing: he didn’t get a top secret briefing on Pentagon...

04.04.2025 30

CounterPunch

William Astore

Making Old-Style Imperialism Great Again

A few years ago, I came across an old book at an estate sale. Its title caught my eye: “Our New Possessions.” Its cover featured the Statue of...

18.02.2025 10

CounterPunch

William Astore

MAGA-Fest Destiny: Trump's Old-School (and Grotesque) Brand of Imperialism

17.02.2025 10

Common Dreams

William Astore

Trump’s Military Is a Disaster Waiting to Happen

21.01.2025 10

The Nation

William Astore

A Message to Trump and Musk: The Pentagon's Problem Is Waging War, Not Being Woke

12.01.2025 10

Common Dreams

William Astore

The Pernicious Price of Global Reach, Global Power, and Global Dominance

During World War II, American leaders proudly proclaimed this country the “arsenal of democracy,” supplying weapons and related materiel to allies...

09.09.2024 2

CounterPunch

William Astore

To Ensure Humanity’s Future, the US Must Forego Dominance for Peace

This country doesn’t need to be made great again, it needs to be made sane again by the rejection of wars and the weaponry that goes with them.

06.09.2024 10

Common Dreams

William Astore