Finding an Alternative to War with ISIS
Many suggest two options for U.S. handling of ISIS — go to war or do nothing — the same choice offered by George W. Bush in regards to the Iraq War.
An Open Letter to Obama: If You Want Money for the Climate, Tax Wall Street
An innovative new tax could fund climate transition and help rebuild the social safety net. So why is the White House knocking it?
Accounting for the Pentagon
The debate over defense spending isn’t what it looks like.
Reagan’s Lasting Gift to Immigrant Families
This Mother’s Day, I’m thankful that I didn’t grow up having nightmares about my mom getting deported.
Obama’s Triple Crown
Obama’s no peace president, but he’s won important diplomatic victories. Will they survive the 2016 election?
It’s Not Easy for Obama to Prove He’s Green
Hillary Clinton would probably stick with his counterproductive energy policies.
Is War Against ISIS the Answer?
President Obama’s requests from Congress to authorize the use of military force against the Islamic State. Phyllis Bennis joins MSNBC’s The Last Word to discuss the authorization and Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress.
Five Reasons Congress Should Reject Obama’s ISIS War
The Obama administration wants a rubber stamp on its unwise, unlimited, and unauthorized new war in the Middle East. It shouldn’t get it.
The Pentagon Budget Is Bigger Than It’s Ever Been
Boosting the Pentagon’s budget amounts to robbing domestic programs we desperately need.
Pull Yourself Up by Your Bread Bags
The rules are stacked against most of us.
Reception: Abby Ginzberg and Soft Vengeance
Join the Institute for Policy Studies, and Alliance for Justice for a reception with sneek previewing of the film about lawyer, writer, art lover and South African freedom fighter, Albie Sachs.
The Off-the-Cuff Breakthrough on Syria
John Kerry may have just accidentally earned himself a Nobel Peace Prize.
Joint Statement by Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. and Phyllis Bennis: “Forceful Diplomacy, Not Military Force” in Syria
Today we have the possibility to turn the threat of war around. There is renewed hope that the global community can make that turn now, today.
Views Roundup with IPS – Egypt, Obama’s Africa trip, NSA spying, fracking, more
A weekly roundup of what IPS personalities are talking about.
New Policy Statement: A New Direction for U.S. Policy on Africa
An open statement by the Africa Advocacy Network is critical of the Obama Administration’s policy toward Africa and calls for a new approach to trade and investment, militarization, agriculture and land policy, and more in the region.