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After decades of war supported by both the Democrats and Republicans, there may be no bigger and serious issue facing our nation. With nearly 700 military bases in over 130 countries, the United States has and continues to be the largest military force in the world. Over the next several election cycles, a serious look at U.S. foreign policy will address the cost of such great power and what military actions are in our nation’s best long-term interest.

Taliban Prisoners Quietly Being Released in Afghanistan via Negotiations

Taliban Prisoners Quietly Being Released in Afghanistan via Negotiations

By on 05/17/2012 in News, War and Foreign Policy with 0 Comments

The United States has been engaging in formal talks with the Taliban, negotiating the release of imprisoned insurgents for pledges of peace.

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American Drones Killing Civilians in Yemen

American Drones Killing Civilians in Yemen

By on 05/15/2012 in Breaking News, News, Policy Reform, War and Foreign Policy with 19 Comments

The last several months have seen a dramatic increase in drone strikes, lead by Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) and the CIA, carried out against suspected militants.

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US Foreign Policy Reform: Respect the Constitutional Separation of Powers

US Foreign Policy Reform: Respect the Constitutional Separation of Powers

By on 05/14/2012 in Legislators, Policy Reform, War and Foreign Policy with 26 Comments

The more unchecked power the president exercises over foreign policy, the more the US fights costly wars of preemption, intervention, and nation-building.

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Afghanistan & the Struggle with Central Governance

Afghanistan & the Struggle with Central Governance

By on 05/14/2012 in Policy Reform, War and Foreign Policy with 12 Comments

  Last October, the War in Afghanistan reached its 10-year anniversary. Our invasion of Afghanistan was launched as a direct result of the events of 9/11, with a goal to eradicate Osama bin Laden, al-Qaeda, and the various terrorist factions.

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Chad Condit to Both Parties: Stop Policing The World

Chad Condit to Both Parties: Stop Policing The World

By on 05/11/2012 in Congressional, War and Foreign Policy with 1 Comment

The $700 billion we spend on our military empire and the $50 billion we hand out to other countries as foreign aid could pay off a lot of debt, protect social security and Medicare, and strengthen our porous borders right here at home.

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Ahmadinejad Overall Loser in Iranian Parliamentary Elections

Ahmadinejad Overall Loser in Iranian Parliamentary Elections

By on 05/07/2012 in Policy Reform, War and Foreign Policy with 0 Comments

President Ahmadinejad’s faction, the Monotheist and Justice Party, lost substantially in the massive turnout election, coming up with only 13 of the 65 seats that were being contested.

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Paul Ryan’s Budget: Partisanship, Not Solutions

Paul Ryan’s Budget: Partisanship, Not Solutions

By on 05/03/2012 in Budget, Health Care, Legislation, Legislators, News, Policy Reform, War and Foreign Policy with 27 Comments

Representative Paul Ryan has a reputation for taking bold steps to balance the budget. However, his partisan budget plan does not meet his own standards for a solution to our nation’s woes.

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Drones: the Silent Killer & the Future of Warfare

Drones: the Silent Killer & the Future of Warfare

By on 04/26/2012 in War and Foreign Policy with 0 Comments

Human rights activists decry the use of drones as inhumane assassinations, citing the secrecy under which various government departments utilize them, and questioning the approval process for targeted killings.

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White House & Media Clash Over Soldier Misconduct Photos

White House & Media Clash Over Soldier Misconduct Photos

By on 04/25/2012 in War and Foreign Policy with 0 Comments

The White House and President Obama have taken another page out of the Bush playbook, classic “kill the messenger” instead of looking at the problem at hand.

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Does the US Have an Economy Based on War?

Does the US Have an Economy Based on War?

By on 04/24/2012 in Activism, Legislation, Policy Reform, War and Foreign Policy with 20 Comments

The US seemingly has endless war, conflict, and invasion. In 2010 the US accounted for a staggering 41% of worldwide military spending.

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