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William J. Astore

William J. Astore

The Nation

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I worked up close with thermonuclear weapons — building new ones is insane

I served in America's nuclear command post. Those weapons are a loaded gun held to all our heads

07.12.2025 6

Salon

William J. Astore

Our ailing, flailing, failing empire is lashing out

To fight Trump, tyranny and war, America must have profiles in courage — not cowardice

10.08.2025 60

Salon

William J. Astore

Greenland! Canada! The Panama Canal! The Gulf of America! Gaza!

26.02.2025 20

The Nation

William J. Astore

Ten Thoughts on Curbing the Worst Excesses of U.S. Militarism

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take America back (again!) to greatness, there’s been much talk of Elon Musk’s new DOGE, or...

14.01.2025 10

CounterPunch

William J. Astore