the world faces more active armed conflicts than at any point since the end of World War II. Yet, the U.S. government spends only $1 on peacebuilding for every $200 we spend on war. We know that the investments we make in peace signify more than just a line in the...
The House passed its annual defense policy bill. To call it a disappointment would be an understatement. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (H.R 2670)—known as the NDAA—authorizes a staggering $886 billion in military spending. That alone...
The Biden administration announced it plans to send cluster munitions to Ukraine to bolster the county’s war efforts. War is always horrifying, and you may be wondering how this decision differs from the many forms of financial and weapons support the United States...
Please come to Oakwood Friends School for NYYM’s 328th Summer Sessions. We’ll be exploring the theme Re-Building Faith in Changing Times. Though the most visible change for us initially will be the new venue, other new things are likely to mean more to us:...
As advocates, our work varies with each Congress and administration. We constantly push for progress, and sometimes that requires us to play defense to protect federal initiatives that save lives and protect the earth. A few weeks ago, when President Joe Biden and...
