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Rep. Massie Opposes House Res on Ukraine

by Sheldon Richman | Mar 11, 2022 | Blog, Foreign Policy, Libertarianism

TGIF: Russia in Ukraine: Cui Bono?

by Sheldon Richman | Mar 11, 2022 | Economics, Featured Articles, Foreign Policy, Justice, Politics, Sheldon Richman, TGIF

I don't know if the U.S. foreign-policy elite wanted Russia to invade Ukraine -- an argument could be made for the affirmative -- but I'd hate to think it did. Yet given its long record of global mischief (a polite word for its machinations), we certainly cannot rule...

While Condemning Putin, Biden Lavishes Dictators with US-Made Weapons

by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Mar 11, 2022 | News Roundup

The US weapons sector had a good day on Thursday, with Senator Rand Paul’s effort to block a $2 billion weapons sale to Egypt rejected in the upper chamber as President Joe Biden doles out ‘major non-NATO ally’ designations to other repressive states.

Is Putin the New Coronavirus?

by Ron Paul | Mar 11, 2022 | Featured Articles

President Biden’s “maskless” State of the Union signifies the near-end of the COVID tyranny we have lived under for the past two years. Fortunately for Congress, the President, and the Federal Reserve, the Ukraine-Russia conflict is replacing COVID as a ready-made...

DC ‘Experts’ Could Kill Us All

by Jim Bovard | Mar 10, 2022 | Featured Articles, Foreign Policy

The Biden administration appears to be blundering ever close to a war with Russia. People can condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the killing of civilians without fantasizing that the U.S. military has a magic wand to stop that war. Unfortunately, the American...

News Roundup 3/10/2022

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 10, 2022 | News Roundup

US News The US donated 3.8 million AstraZeneca covid vaccines to Mexico. [Link] Venezuela released two Americans. [Link] Russia NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says that a “new normal” is forcing NATO to rethink its long-term plans. [Link] The White House...

3/8/22 Max Blumenthal on the Neo-Nazi in Ukraine

by Scott Horton | Mar 10, 2022 | The Scott Horton Show

Max Blumenthal joined Scott on Antiwar Radio to discuss the Neo-Nazi groups in Ukraine that have been enjoying the support of Western governments for years. He also talks about Zelinsky, who was elected on a pro-peace platform which went out the window as soon as he...

Massive Spending Bill to Hike Pentagon Budget & Grow US Arsenal

by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Mar 10, 2022 | News Roundup

Congress has passed a sprawling $1.5 trillion spending bill that will fund the government through the end of the fiscal year, proposing a significant boost for the military budget and a $14 billion aid package for Ukraine.

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Taiwan Sending Armed Drones to Ukraine Through Poland

Taiwanese outlet CM Media reports Taipei is sending arm drones to Kiev. The outlet reported Poland is being used as a cutout. Defense Post writes, Dronevision’s Revolver 860 is a vertical takeoff and landing rotor drone capable of carrying eight mortars, according to...

Details of Massive $3 Billion Aid Package to Ukraine

Antiwar.com's Dave DeCamp details the $3 billion weapons package Biden approved this week. The Pentagon detailed the contents of the $2.98 billion package and said it demonstrates the US commitment to “supporting Ukraine over the long term.” The Pentagon said the new...

ACLU Sues Arizona Over Law that Criminalizes Filming Cops

The ACLU and media groups have filed a lawsuit against the state of Arizona. It aledges the state's law that prevents filming within eight feet of a police officer is Constitution's First Amendment right to record. The plaintiffs hope to prevent the law from taking...

Navy to Pay BAE Systems Over $100 Million to Update Battleship

The USS Ross is set to undergo over $100 million in repairs and upgrades. The Pentagon awarded the contract to BAE systems which could be worth $124 million. The Ross will be in drydock until 2024. Defense News reports the upgrade on the Ross come as the Navy is...

A Conversation with Keith Knight and Dave Smith on The Voluntaryist Handbook

Keith Knight, our Managing Editor and host of the Don't Tread On Anyone podcast, went on Dave Smith's Part of the Problem to discuss Keith's new book (Amazon's #1 bestseller in anarchism!) The Voluntaryist Handbook: A Collection of Essays, Excerpts, and Quotes. Keith...

Biden Says He Will Cancel Up to $20K in Student Load Debt Per Barrower

President Joe Biden rolled out his plan to cancel up to $20,000 in student loan debt. Anyone who made under $125,000 during the pandemic is eligible for $10,000 in forgiveness. Borrowers who received Pell grants can get an additional $10,000 relieved. President Donald...