Dear Friend,
The world is watching as the United States wages a disastrous, costly war with Iran that, by the government's own non-comprehensive estimates, cost U.S. taxpayers at least
$11.3 billion in the first week alone.
Why is the U.S. attacking Iran? And what happens next?
In a timely, in-depth, and accessible new resource, our Middle East experts Phyllis Bennis and Khury Petersen-Smith break down
what movements, advocates, and ordinary people need to know about the U.S. war on Iran.
Their easy-to-browse FAQ explains multiple aspects of the conflict — from why the U.S. is attacking Iran to how long the conflict could last, its legality, claims about
nuclear weapons, and the risk of a broader regional conflict.
They also emphasize what ordinary people can do.
"Our job is to build political power to demand an end to this illegal and dangerous war. That means pushing public opinion and pressure on policy-makers to raise the political
price for supporting the war," Phyllis and Khury write. And it means linking arms with movements like “No Kings” and the protests against ICE.
Also on Iran this week, Lindsay Koshgarian and Alliyah Lusuegro point out
what we could fund instead of war with the money we’re spending in Iran. And John Feffer warns that
the whole world is already getting drawn into this war, with horrific consequences.
While our leaders shell out billions on yet another senseless, illegal war, ordinary Americans are grappling with a cost of living crisis. It’s not just about “inflation.”
It’s about billionaires (like those Live Nation executives who were recently exposed for bragging about “robbing” fans “blind”) driving up costs while also suppressing wages.
In a pair of pieces for
The Nation this week, our inequality scholars expose both. Sarah Anderson outlines common-sense ways to rein in
overpaid CEOs who underpay their workers. And Chuck Collins explains how
Iowa
pork oligarchs wield ham-fisted influence over state politics and the cost of food.
From corporate scams here at home to forever wars abroad, Americans agree it's time to counter reckless greed by prioritizing our communities' actual needs.
