We are excited to release a timely update to our classic workshop, "War and the Economy: Too Many Guns, Not Enough Butter."

What makes us safer: more militarization, or investing in global climate and green energy solutions? This interactive workshop explores the impact of war on the U.S. economy and demonstrates how war and militarism drain communities of basic resources. 

The U.S. spends more on the military than any other nation. For too long, corporations have been encouraged to profit off of war. At the same time, our communities are in crisis. People are still struggling to recover from the Coronavirus pandemic, and several states have reported budget shortfalls for 2022. 

Our nation’s budget reflects our nation’s priorities. Increasing military spending means less money to fix the problems in our communities: low wages, healthcare access, housing, and more. How can we spend trillions on war and tax cuts for the wealthy, while claiming there "isn’t enough" for things like forgiving student debt or expanding Medicare?

We encourage you to take a look at our revised and updated workshop. Use it in your communities, and share it with others who could use it too. Together we can create a more just and equitable future!

If you would like to see a Spanish language version of this training, please contact Jeannette Huezo at [email protected].

This workshop is free for all to use. Our training materials are rooted in the popular education methodology, so that everyone can be a leader in the movement for economic justice. To support our work, please visit www.faireconomy.org/donate. Thanks for helping build a fair economy!

In Solidarity,

The United for a Fair Economy Team