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Peace Economy Project @peaceeconomy.bsky.social · 6d

The third nuclear age isn’t coming — it’s here.
Deterrence is shifting, arms control is collapsing, and emerging tech like AI + hypersonics is raising the risk of miscalculation.

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#NuclearRisk #ArmsControl #PeaceSecurity #NuclearWeapons

The third nuclear age is here. With more dangers

The sobering reality is that nuclear danger has not gone away. Regional deterrence relationships are being tested by border tensions and military modernisation of adversaries.

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Peace Economy Project @peaceeconomy.bsky.social · 9d

The Pentagon’s new press rules mark a dangerous step toward censorship.
When journalists are forced to sign away their right to report, democracy itself is at risk.

🕊️ We stand with the reporters who walked out.

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#FreedomOfThePress #DemocracyMatters

The Pentagon’s New Rules Silence the Press — and the People’s Right to Know |

The First Amendment guarantees freedom of the press as a cornerstone of democracy — yet, the Pentagon’s new rules for journalists threaten to dismantle that foundation piece by piece. Last week, dozen...

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Peace Economy Project @peaceeconomy.bsky.social · 9d

The U.S. has quietly massed F-35s, destroyers, and Marines in the Caribbean—reviving a Puerto Rican base closed for decades. Officials call it “counter-narcotics,” but it looks like pressure on Venezuela. Militarism isn’t peace. It’s profit.
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Here’s what the US military has positioned in the Caribbean as Trump pressures Venezuela | CNN

The US military has been steadily massing a large number of troops, naval and air assets in the Caribbean over the last two months, conducting training missions off the coast of Venezuela, reopening a...

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Peace Economy Project @peaceeconomy.bsky.social · 14d

🚨 Despite declining crime rates in cities like Memphis, Chicago & Baltimore, the Trump admin is sending troops into Black communities.

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#EndMilitarization #BlackLivesMatter #PeaceEconomy

The Not-So-Hidden Agenda Behind the Troop Deployments

Data contradicts the official narrative, raising troubling questions about the motivations driving the militarization of Black communities.

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Peace Economy Project @peaceeconomy.bsky.social · 15d

Militaries are the world’s largest institutional polluters.
The U.S. Department of Defense alone emits more CO₂ than Denmark.
War isn’t just killing people—it’s killing the planet. peaceeconomyproject.org/wordpress/mi...
#ClimateCrisis #DemilitarizeThePlanet #PeaceEconomy

Militarization and the Climate Crisis: The Hidden Cost of Global Security |

As the planet reaches its first climate tipping point—the mass death of coral reefs—scientists warn that humanity has entered a “new reality.” Yet one of the largest and most underreported drivers of ...

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Peace Economy Project @peaceeconomy.bsky.social · 15d

A strong majority of Americans reject Trump’s domestic troop deployments. Courts are blocking them, and even GOP governors are speaking out. Democracy, not militarization, is what keeps us safe.
📰 Jennifer Rubin contrarian.substack.com/p/it-turns-o...
#PeaceEconomy #Democracy #NoPoliceState

Peace Economy Project @peaceeconomy.bsky.social · 16d

The U.S. has provided $21.7B in military aid to Israel since Oct. 2023—and tens of billions more are committed for future arms sales.

Without U.S. financing and weapons, Israel’s devastation of Gaza would not have been possible.

🔗 Read the full @QuincyInst Brief:
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U.S. Military Aid and Arms Transfers to Israel, October 2023 – September 2025

The United States has provided at least $21.7 billion in military aid to Israel since the start of the war in Gaza on October 7, 2023.

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Peace Economy Project @peaceeconomy.bsky.social · 21d

When the Pentagon cuts cybersecurity training to “focus on war,” it’s not making us safer—it’s making America more vulnerable.
Read our latest Peace Economy Project analysis:
🔗 The Pentagon’s War Focus Is Making America Less Secure
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The Pentagon’s War Focus Is Making America Less Secure |

The Department of Defense—recently rebranded by the Trump administration as the Department of War—has announced it will reduce mandatory cybersecurity training across the military. Defense Secretary P...

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Peace Economy Project @peaceeconomy.bsky.social · 21d

Even during the government shutdown, the Pentagon is still flush with cash.
Thanks to Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, $150B in defense funds and $170B for DHS are untouched—fueling border militarization, shipbuilding, and missile defense through 2029.
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Despite the Shutdown, Pentagon Has Billions from the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act'

OPINION — “The [Defense] Department [DoD] will continue to defend the nation and conduct ongoing military operations. It will continue activities funded with any available budgetary resources that hav...

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Peace Economy Project @peaceeconomy.bsky.social · 22d

Deploying troops from one state to another to police protests is unconstitutional and dangerous. Congress must act now to defend the Posse Comitatus Act. #DefendDemocracy #PeaceEconomyNow @PeaceEconomyProject

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Peace Economy Project @peaceeconomy.bsky.social · 22d

President Trump has authorized deploying the Texas National Guard to Illinois without state consent.

This escalation of military force against U.S. cities is not “security.” It’s the erosion of civilian governance.

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Trump deploying Texas National Guard in Illinois, Pentagon authorizes Chicago mission, officials say

Pritzker said Sunday night the Illinois National Guard was informed members of the Texas National Guard would soon be deployed to Illinois, in addition to Trump's federalization of the Illinois Nation...

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Peace Economy Project @peaceeconomy.bsky.social · 23d

Escalation is not security. Dr. Keith Payne calls for more nukes, but real safety comes from diplomacy, justice, and investment in human needs—not more weapons.
Read our response ↓
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#PeaceEconomy #NuclearDisarmament

Escalation Is Not Security: Why Payne’s Deterrence Doctrine Misses the Point |

In his recent article, “Nuclear Deterrence in Question: How We Got Here, and What to Do,” Dr. Keith B. Payne argues that the United States must urgently expand its nuclear arsenal to “restore deterren...

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Peace Economy Project @peaceeconomy.bsky.social · 23d

As nuclear tensions escalate, nations of the Global South are leading the call for true disarmament.
We don’t need more weapons . We need justice and peace.

👉 truthout.org/articles/as-nuclear-tensions-reach-new-heights-how-can-we-win-global-disarmament

#NuclearDisarmament #PeaceEconomy

As Nuclear Tensions Reach New Heights, How Can We Win Global Disarmament?

Nuclear deterrence is untenable. We need to pursue anti-colonial disarmament.

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Peace Economy Project @peaceeconomy.bsky.social · 26d

🚨 Trump wants to turn U.S. cities into “training grounds” for the military. This is unconstitutional, dangerous, and a step toward authoritarianism. Our neighborhoods are not warzones. #NoMilitarization #PeaceEconomy

Peace Economy Project @peaceeconomy.bsky.social · 27d

🚨 Boeing is moving Super Hornet work out of St. Louis—putting jobs at risk and leaving communities on edge.
It’s time to invest in a #PeaceEconomy, not endless warplanes.
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Boeing’s Move Puts St. Louis Jobs at Risk—And Communities on Edge |

Boeing has announced plans to relocate its F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Service Life Modification (SLM) work away from St. Louis by 2027, shifting the program to sites in San Antonio, Jacksonville, and San ...

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Peace Economy Project @peaceeconomy.bsky.social · 27d

🚨 The federal government is officially shut down.
Looking for answers? The Partnership for Public Service has resources, FAQs, & support hubs for federal employees & the public.
🔗 ourpublicservice.org/shutdown/?ut...
#GovernmentShutdown #PublicService

Everything you need to know about a government shutdown

A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working towards effective government for the American people.

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Peace Economy Project @peaceeconomy.bsky.social · 28d

Plutonium for Profit? Trump’s plan to divert nuclear weapons material to power AI data centers risks national + global security.
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#PeaceEconomy #NoNukes

Plutonium for Profit: Trump’s AI Energy Plan Endangers Security |

Trump’s plan to divert plutonium from nuclear weapons for AI data centers sparks alarm. Critics warn it endangers U.S. security and global safety.

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Peace Economy Project @peaceeconomy.bsky.social · Sep 22

🚨 $3.6 TRILLION for Trump’s “Golden Dome” space interceptors?
That’s DOUBLE the F-35 program cost.

Meanwhile, SpaceX promises cheaper launches.
Who wins? Defense contractors. Who loses? Our communities.

#MoveTheMoney #PeaceEconomy

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"We're Spending $3.6 Trillion": Trump's Space Interceptors Double F-35 Costs While SpaceX Promises Cheaper Launches

The ambitious Golden Dome project, introduced by President Trump, represents a monumental endeavor in U.S. defense strategy. Aiming to achieve a near-perfect

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Peace Economy Project @peaceeconomy.bsky.social · Sep 22

🚨 A federal appeals court has upheld NY’s gun safety law—keeping Times Square, the subway & commuter trains gun-free. Judges say bans align with history of restricting guns in crowded spaces. #GunSafety #NYC

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Peace Economy Project @peaceeconomy.bsky.social · Sep 22

Charlie Kirk DM’d @vanjones.bsky.social the day before his murder:
👉 “We can disagree about the issues agreeably.”
Violence is never the answer. Read Van’s full reflection here: www.cnn.com/2025/09/19/p...

Charlie Kirk DM’d me before he was murdered. Here’s what he said. | CNN Politics

The day before he was horrifically murdered, Charlie Kirk sent me a direct message on X.

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Peace Economy Project @peaceeconomy.bsky.social · Sep 15

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Every dollar you give to Peace Economy Project helps us challenge militarization, advocate for redirecting military spending, and build stronger communities. 💜✊

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The donation page for the Peace Economy Project to help support our work researching military spending and advocating for a more peace-based economy.

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Peace Economy Project @peaceeconomy.bsky.social · Sep 15

🚨 Gaza is on the brink. As Israel prepares a ground invasion of Gaza City, civilians face catastrophic risk. The Peace Economy Project calls for an immediate ceasefire, humanitarian corridors, and accountability under international law. #CeasefireNow peaceeconomyproject.org/wordpress/pe...

PEP Calls for Immediate Ceasefire and Humanitarian Protection in Gaza |

The Peace Economy Project (PEP) is alarmed by reports that Israel is preparing a ground invasion of Gaza City, even as intensified airstrikes have already killed scores of civilians and displaced coun...

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Peace Economy Project @peaceeconomy.bsky.social · Sep 11

Today we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor the resilience of communities in the face of tragedy. May we continue working toward a world where peace prevails over violence.

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Peace Economy Project @peaceeconomy.bsky.social · Sep 11

🚨 New on YouTube: End Illegal Troop Deployments in Our Communities
Watch panelists Erin Yoon, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Dennis Laich, and Col. (Ret.) Ann Wright unpack the legal, constitutional & global stakes of militarization at home.
▶️ youtu.be/fqg78to83Q0
#DemilitarizeNow #CivilLiberties

End Illegal Troop Deployments in Our Communities

YouTube video by Peace Economy Project

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Peace Economy Project @peaceeconomy.bsky.social · Sep 10

Reminder for tonight: End Illegal Troop Deployments in Our Communities — 6:00 PM ET on Zoom.
Speakers: Erin Yoon, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Dennis Laich, Col. (Ret.) Ann Wright.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#DemilitarizeOurStreets #CivilLiberties #PeaceEconomy