House Passes Military Spending Bill with Little Debate
The House passed the National Defense Authorization Act in short order, largely along party lines, despite calls from faith groups and others to divert spending to human needs.
Maryknoll OGC Asks Congress for Climate Accountability in Defense Bill
Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined 26 other organizations in calling on Congress to reject language in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) would allow military contractors to skirt responsibility in reporting greenhouse gas emissions, or for the military to avoid greenhouse gas reduction initiatives altogether.
Maryknoll OGC Asks Congress to Reduce Military Spending
Maryknoll OGC joined 60 other faith-based organizations in asking Congress for a reduction of military spending in the U.S. Government for the 2024 fiscal year.
Philippines: U.S. Military Bases are a Danger
The following excerpt is from an article written by Irish Columban missionary priest Fr. Shay Cullen, published on the Preda website on February 3, 2023.
Japan’s Shift in Defense Policy
Fr James J. Mylet, MM, describes the shift in military policy in Japan, where he lived for more than 40 years.
Maryknoll OGC Asks Biden to Reduce Military Spending
Maryknoll OGC joined 60 other faith-based organizations in asking President Biden for a reduction of military spending in the U.S. Government for the 2024 fiscal year.
Haiti: Alternatives to Sending Troops
Experts on social justice in Haiti offer six alternatives to international military intervention as the struggling Caribbean nation sinks deeper into economic and political crisis.