It’s time to slash US military spending by half
Blog / 10th April 2026Instead of rebalancing spending so that more money is going to things like daycare and health care that would help the people of the United States, President Trump wants to make the gargantuan military budget even larger.
Iran War threatens world food crisis
Blog / 1st April 2026While media coverage of Iran’s restrictions on passage through the Hormuz Straits focuses on fuel prices, partial closure is also disrupting crucial fertiliser and other supplies, risking catastrophe for billions worldwide.
Better uses for the money Pete Hegseth wants to throw at Trump’s illegal Iran war
Blog / 26th March 2026The $200 billion that Hegseth now wants for his and Trump’s Iran war could instead feed and care for everyone at risk of losing healthcare or food aid due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Earth’s climate more unbalanced than ever, WMO warns
Blog / 24th March 2026The world’s oceans have broken heat records for nine straight years, glaciers are retreating and extreme weather is killing thousands. The only way to avoid the worst is to urgently ditch fossil fuels.
$1 billion a day for war in Iran could help every American family who needs healthcare and food stamps
Blog / 9th March 2026The Trump administration – backed by several members of Congress – is cutting healthcare and food assistance for millions of families while spending $1 billion a day on a war in Iran.