We’re honored that Women for Weapons Trade Transparency is featured in Trillion Dollar War Machine by Ben Freeman & William Hartung of @quincyinst.bsky.social. Their book is a definitive look at how runaway military spending drives U.S. foreign policy, drains public funds, and fuels endless war.

🌐New analysis from @w2t2impact.bsky.social uncovered how the 1122 Program channels hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars to militarize local police with minimal oversight ⬇️ Of 650 agencies using the program, 95% were law enforcement, not emergency services. internationalpolicy.org/publications...

The 1122 Program: Militarizing Police at Taxpayers’ Expense - CIP

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“Our tax dollars are being weaponized against us under the guise of ‘domestic terrorism.'” - @nancyokail.bsky.social, President and CEO of @cipolicy.bsky.social, in @commondreams.org Read more: www.commondreams.org/news/police-...

A Secretive Program Has Let Cops Spend Hundreds of Millions on Weapons of War, Report Shows | Common Dreams

An obscure federal program has allowed local police to be armed with hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of military equipment. "Our tax dollars are being weaponized against us," said the head of t...

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No to SNAP for struggling families. Yes to BearCats. Our co-founder Lillian Mauldin spoke to @theintercept.com’s Matt Sledge: “When so many cities face homelessness [and] food insecurity, [...] how are police justifying hundreds of thousands in military gear?” theintercept.com/2025/10/30/m...

An Obscure Military Program Helps Local Cops Buy Armored Cars and Spyware. It Might Balloon Under Trump.

The 1122 program, as it’s known, presents a danger to protesters facing off against militarized cops, according to a new report.

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NEW: A federal War on Drugs-era program is arming police with BearCats, surveillance tech, and armored vehicles. Our investigation uncovers $126.87M in 1122 Program purchases - all with no standardized reporting or federal oversight. Read the full report: static1.squarespace.com/static/66269...

TONIGHT: Sen. Bernie Sanders will force a vote to block weapons transfers to Israel, including: •5,000 1,000-lb bombs •7,000 JDAM kits •Thousands of M4 assault rifles 📞 Learn more and urge your Senators to vote yes. It only takes a minute: armssalesaccountabilityproject.com/take-action/

Take Action — Arms Sales Accountability Project (ASAP)

Oversight. Reform. Accountability. ASAP. Tell Congress: Vote to Suspend Arms Sales to Israel

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Trump removed restrictions on the transfer of certain military-style equipment to police, increasing danger to US residents, especially where local police cooperate with ICE raids and arrests. @w2t2impact.bsky.social & @cipolicy.bsky.social’s Lillian Mauldin: corruption-tracker.org/blog/u-s-pol...

U.S. Police Militarization in the Age of Trump ICE Raids

Summary: President Trump rescinded restrictions on the transfer of certain military-style equipment to police on his first day in office. With recent (ICE) raids, this renewed ability of police to mil...

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What happens when immigration enforcement & police militarization collide? Our co-founder Lillian Mauldin dives into the dangerous consequences of Trump-era ICE raids via @armstradect.bsky.social. 🔗 t.co/xQD3ii1jUF

Peaceful protests met with snipers, SWAT teams, and armored vehicles? Our new piece in @theprogressivemag.bsky.social explores the 1122 Program’s role in fueling police militarization and endangering civil liberties. #Militarization #CivilLiberty Read here: progressive.org/op-eds/when-...

When City Streets Become Battlefields

As billions of dollars are funneled into police and military funding, we face the grim reality of a hyper-militarized society where dissent is met with force rather than dialogue.

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W2T2 stands with 100+ organizations against U.S. sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court. Sanctions on the ICC weaken justice, embolden perpetrators, and harm atrocity victims. Read the full letter here: civiliansinconflict.org/press-releas... #ICC #UnitedStates #Accountability

A huge thank you to @carnegiecorp.bsky.social for supporting @w2t2impact.bsky.social’s research!

Honored to join John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi on Security Dilemma! We unpacked U.S. arms transfers, militarization of police, and Biden’s Gaza response. Listen now—and don’t forget to apply for the Marcellus Policy Fellowship by Jan. 13! open.spotify.com/episode/5YIW...

Janet Abou-Elias and Lillian Mauldin on Arms Transfers and the "Imperial Boomerang"

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Excited to see our co-founders Janet Abou-Elias and Lillian Mauldin featured on Young Professionals in Foreign Policy’s panel later today, alongside Veronica Marcone! Don't miss their insights on the Leahy Law's impact on #ForeignPolicy and accountability in arms trade. 📅 Dec 9 #LeahyLaw

Janet Abou Elias@janetabouelias.bsky.social · 2y ago

Thrilled to be joining Young Professionals in Foreign Policy on Dec 9 for a panel on The Intent, Implications, and Future of the Leahy Law! Looking forward to discussing alongside my co-founder, Lillian Mauldin, and Veronica Marcone. Register here: members.ypfp.org/event-5962848 #LeahyLaw

Sen. Van Hollen & @repsarajacobs.bsky.social have introduced joint resolutions of disapproval to block a major arms sale to the UAE and bills to prohibit arms sales to UAE until they stop arming the RSF, a Sudanese armed group. 1/ www.reuters.com/world/us-law...

US lawmakers seek to halt weapons sales to UAE, citing Sudan

U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen has introduced legislation seeking to halt American weapons sales to the United Arab Emirates until the United States certifies that the UAE is not arming the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan, according to an early version of his announcement seen by Reuters.

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Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we underscore the devastating impacts of armed conflict on women and demand their inclusion in peace processes.