David Vine
@david-vine.bsky.social
Collaborative writer, political anthropologist. Author of the books The United States of War, Base Nation, Island of Shame. Steering Committee @ Network to Dismantle the Military Industrial Complex. More info: davidvine.net + linktr.ee/davidvine
Despite broad disapproval of the war against Iran, Spain has largely stood alone among US allies in rejecting the use of joint bases for attacks against Iran. @david-vine.bsky.social and IGA’s @khansahar1.bsky.social argue more countries should do the same. Read in @counterpunchmedia.bsky.social.
I just published this article arguing Congress should use its power to rescind--take back--funds from the president + the Pentagon to stop the war in Iran + future endless wars Trump might want to fight (Cuba, China, etc.) www.commondreams.org/opinion/cong... @pocan.house.gov @ilhanmn.bsky.social
To Stop Endless War in Iran and Beyond, Congress Should Rescind the Money to Fight | Common Dreams
Faced with the threat of more war in Iran and beyond, Congress must do everything in its power to stop Trump. One tool Congress hasn’t used is its power to immediately cut off money for wars.
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Congress must STOP sending weapons and US taxpayer money to Israel NOW! www.instagram.com/p/DOGxRnbEQb... @academicsforpeace.bsky.social
academicsforpeace on Instagram: "Help Block the BombsAre you as angry, heartbroken, and outraged as I am that our US tax dollars are funding Israel’s genocide in Ga…"
Help Block the BombsAre you as angry, heartbroken, and outraged as I am that our US tax dollars are funding Israel’s genocide in Gaza?Call Your House Representative today. Ask them to co-sponsor H.R. 3565, the “Block the Bombs” bill, to block all future weapons sales and transfers to Israel.Here’s what you can say when you speak to a staff person or leave a message:“As your constituent, I’m outraged that the US has given Israel more than $30 billion in weapons and other support since October 2023 to commit genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.These are my taxpayer dollars. That’s why I’m asking you to co-sponsor H.R. 3565, the Block the Bombs Act. Israel has killed at least 60,000 Palestinians, destroyed hospitals, schools, and universities, and is currently starving 2 million people by denying them humanitarian aid. H.R. 3565 would block the Trump administration from delivering major weapons to Israel. Blocking these weapons to Israel is both the moral and the legal thing to do. US law prohibits weapons to any country that blocks humanitarian aid and engages in systematic patterns of gross human rights violations. I look forward to your response on whether you will co-sponsor H.R. 3565.”Use this link to find your House members and demand they co-sponsor the “Block the Bombs” bill while thanking those who have co-sponsored:www.blockthebombs.orgWant to do more?Call your senators and demand they sponsor a Senate version of the Block the Bombs Act.Find their contact information here:www.senate.govView all comments
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My video on the sham food distribution system in Gaza that is a "death trap" fueling mass expulsion and genocide. www.instagram.com/reel/DKxDYx5...
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A key suggestion from just released newly updated "Words about War Matter: A Language Guide for Discussing War and Foreign Policy." 🌟 The guide challenges the dangerous jargon + euphemisms that dominate discussions of war--shaping thoughts, feelings, and policy. 🌟 Download @ wordsaboutwar.org
🌟 Just released! "Words about War Matter: A Language Guide for Discussing War and Foreign Policy" new + updated! 🌟 Words about War Matter challenges the empty, dangerous jargon + euphemisms that dominate discussions of war--shaping thoughts, feelings, + policy. Download @ wordsaboutwar.org
Another key point about the UK-Mauritius Chagos Islands treaty: Chagossians should receive significant portion of the ~£101m/year rent payments the UK will make to Mauritius for continuing to occupy Chagossians’ island Diego Garcia + for their ongoing exile from the island.
Historic news! Chagossians can finally go home to most of their homeland now that the UK + Mauritius have signed a treaty for the Chagos Islands and the US military base on Diego Garcia. Here are the 11 most important things to know: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
UK signs £3.4bn deal to cede sovereignty over Chagos Islands to Mauritius
Starmer says there’s ‘no alternative’ and defends cost, saying it is ‘part and parcel of using Britain’s reach to keep us safe at home’
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The horrors of war and the joys of play through video games are seemingly incompatible. But their histories are inextricably linked. Our latest report by @ludology.bsky.social looks at the militarization of video games. [THREAD] watson.brown.edu/costsofwar/p...
I hope this map is helpful to understanding--and planning resistance to--Trump 2.0's attempt to impose dictatorial rule in our country.
