"Contrary to conventional wisdom, the U.S. defense budget does not need to continue to grow," says a new Cost of War Project report, arguing that it can and should "instead be trimmed."
"We are a caring and compassionate community and will not resort to the depravity of the extremist Republicans who think dumping people off like garbage is deserving of a victory lap," said local organizers.
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Despite the encouraging policy-making that hit the headlines this summer, America remains a significant sacrifice zone with economic policies that justify their painful impact on the poor and marginalized as necessary for the greater good.
