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We became the late 18th Century British. What now?
The US has a lot of vassals — partners and allies who depend on our protection. It's the kind of empire that can diminish when we are no longer useful.
July 01, 2026
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Half of new Pentagon advisory board works for military industry
Among the new members are a former senator now employed by Saudi Arabia and a VC with large defense investments
June 30, 2026
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By the sword: America was born intervening
The warnings against entanglements were never a doctrine of restraint. They were a doctrine of focus. Isolationism was selective.
June 30, 2026
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The dark-money operation behind China-baiting in the homeland
This lobbyist is touting his efforts to restrict Beijing's influence by convincing states they need to restrict land purchases by immigrants
June 30, 2026
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Congress blocks Massie-Khanna effort to kill US-Israel integration
The lawmakers wanted to stymie a NDAA resolution that would allow the Israeli military unprecedented access into Pentagon operations
June 29, 2026
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America's birthright is anti-imperialist, not empire
As this nation remains disconnected from its republican path, the presence of non-interventionists in our political life and history are worth remembering
June 29, 2026
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