Despite geopolitical tensions and internal divisions, the latest NATO summit reaffirmed the alliance’s resilience and its commitment to maintaining U.S.-led security cooperation. The summit highlighted increased European military spending, continued support for Ukraine, and NATO’s evolving role in a shifting global order marked by growing strategic competition with Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea.
Yesterday, July 7, 2026, CPDCS joined representatives of Massachusetts Peace Action, the National Iranian American Council, Military Families Speak Out and other organizations rallied and presented an organizational letter to Senators Markey’s and Warren’s staff at the Federal Building in Boston. The letter titled, Organizational Letter: Stop the Iran War!, urged an end to the … Read more
Common security lessons for the US and Russia in a world without arms control.
In a speech marking America’s 250th birthday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani reflects on the nation’s history, celebrates its diversity, and calls for renewed commitment to democracy, equality, and the ongoing struggle for justice.
Bottom line: If the war accomplished anything, it accelerated the decline of US power, influence, and economic security.
Friends, During IPB’s Tax Day Global Days of Action on Military Spending webinar, David Vine gave an unexpected, forceful, and compelling talk. He went beyond urging that we do all that we can to oppose Trump’s ghastly plan to increase military spending by $500 Billion Dollars while slashing funding for everything from education and climate to health … Read more
Fact-checking the bald-face lies in a morally obscene address by the most criminally corrupt and morally bankrupt US president in the history of the nation.
A reflection on Cesar Chavez by Joseph Gerson.
Friends, The United States under Donald Trump has become a rogue warrior state. One needn’t be a supporter of the misnamed Islamic government of Iran to condemn the Trump-Israeli catastrophic regime change aggression against Iran in violation of the U.S. constitution and the popular will of the U.S. people who did not want yet another … Read more
The recent Social/General Strike webinar brought together nearly 500 participants for an evening of insight, analysis, and inspiration. Speakers shared historical context, organizing strategies, and firsthand reports that highlighted both the urgency and the possibilities of collective action. We encourage everyone to watch the recording, share the resources, and continue organizing within their communities.