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Lawrence S. Wittner
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The U.S. Labor Movement as a Force for Peace and International Cooperation
Although the U.S. labor movement is sometimes depicted as hawkish and xenophobic, this characterization ignores its repeated attempts to grapple with the global problem of war.On June 9, 2026, for example, delegates at the annual national convention of the AFL-CIO, the 15-million member labor…
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Around the World, Global Solidarity and Cooperation are Remarkably Popular
One of the curious ironies of our time is that, although many politicians spout heated nationalist rhetoric, rail against foreign nations, and belittle international cooperation, this approach to international affairs is not at all what most people want.The climate of aggressive nationalism is…
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The Man Who Seeks to Rule the World
Although Donald Trump has never been modest about his abilities or reluctant to exercise personal power, during his second term in office he has shown clear signs of megalomania.One sign, of course, is his blatant demand for the territory of other nations. Since January 2025 alone, …
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Which Way to National Security?
On April 1, Donald Trump startled the world by publicly declaring that he was “absolutely” considering withdrawing the United States from the 77-year-old NATO alliance. Trump’s remarks came only hours after Pete Hegseth, his Defense Secretary, declined to reaffirm the U.S. government’s…