Why we need a Memorial Day for civilian victims of war
The first observance of what came to be known as Memorial Day was on May 30, 1868, when a Civil ...
Tag: Defense & Security
The Supreme Court just let Trump ban trans people from the military
Editor’s note, May 6: The Supreme Court issued a brief order temporarily blocking a lower court’s decision, which had prevented ...
Trump will almost certainly get away with banning trans people from the military
Almost immediately after he began his second term, President Donald Trump ordered the military to ban transgender people from serving ...
Can Trump call off his trade war with China while pretending he’s not?
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting ...
The controversies surrounding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, briefly explained
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting ...
The thin evidence behind Trump’s new ban on trans service members
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Monday barring transgender people from openly serving in the military. He claims ...
The 10(ish) most read Future Perfect stories of 2024
It’s that time of year. As Future Perfect has in the past, we’re rounding up our most read stories of ...
How the Syrian rebels’ surprise offensive shocked the world
The war in Syria was supposed to be over. Over, of course, didn’t mean peace: During the past few months, ...
Israel and Hezbollah seem headed for a ceasefire. Here’s what we know.
A 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is set to take effect in Lebanon at 4 am local time Wednesday, ...
Trump wants to use the military for mass deportations. Can he actually do that?
President-elect Donald Trump said he will use the military to carry out mass deportations — the centerpiece of his immigration ...
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