Tori Bateman
@toribateman.bsky.social
Advocacy Director at transpartisan foreign policy think tank Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft; formerly with Quaker service org AFSC
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Tori Bateman
@toribateman.bsky.social
· Mar 12
3 moments stuck out to me from today's Quincy Institute webinar on "A New Approach to America's Role in the World" with Rep. Adam Smith.
On Dem foreign policy: "I think...we are not where we need to be in terms of having a left side of the political spectrum foreign policy...we need to reset."
On Dem foreign policy: "I think...we are not where we need to be in terms of having a left side of the political spectrum foreign policy...we need to reset."
Reposted by Tori Bateman
The explosion Wednesday is the latest in a history of workplace accidents, including injuries and deaths, at Northrop Grumman facilities in Utah. The plant’s programs include the new Sentinel ICBM.
By: @tkbarnes.bsky.social
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By: @tkbarnes.bsky.social
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Building Explodes at Northrop Grumman’s Utah Plant for New Nuclear Missile
The explosion Wednesday is the latest in a history of workplace accidents, including injuries and deaths, at Northrop Grumman facilities in Utah. The plant’s programs include the new Sentinel ICBM.
inkstick.substack.com
April 17, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The explosion Wednesday is the latest in a history of workplace accidents, including injuries and deaths, at Northrop Grumman facilities in Utah. The plant’s programs include the new Sentinel ICBM.
By: @tkbarnes.bsky.social
inkstick.substack.com/p/building-e...
By: @tkbarnes.bsky.social
inkstick.substack.com/p/building-e...
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One young Boeing employee found himself in a St. Louis student encampment. One year later, he’s left the “moral gymnastics” of the defense industry behind.
By: @hurwitz.bsky.social
inkstickmedia.com/how-one-diss...
By: @hurwitz.bsky.social
inkstickmedia.com/how-one-diss...
How One Dissenter Left Boeing
One young Boeing employee found himself in a St. Louis student encampment. One year later, he’s left the “moral gymnastics” of the defense industry behind.
inkstickmedia.com
April 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
One young Boeing employee found himself in a St. Louis student encampment. One year later, he’s left the “moral gymnastics” of the defense industry behind.
By: @hurwitz.bsky.social
inkstickmedia.com/how-one-diss...
By: @hurwitz.bsky.social
inkstickmedia.com/how-one-diss...
"Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) said there was clearly "no urgency" for U.S. military airstrikes against the Houthis in Yemen... Therefore, the administration should have gone to Congress for authorization and without it, those strikes are illegal."
responsiblestatecraft.org/massie-houth...
responsiblestatecraft.org/massie-houth...
Massie interview: Houthi strikes 'not America First'
Also said signal chats proved there was no clear 'urgency' and therefore Congress should have been notified
responsiblestatecraft.org
March 27, 2025 at 5:51 PM
"Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) said there was clearly "no urgency" for U.S. military airstrikes against the Houthis in Yemen... Therefore, the administration should have gone to Congress for authorization and without it, those strikes are illegal."
responsiblestatecraft.org/massie-houth...
responsiblestatecraft.org/massie-houth...
Sick of being advertised weapons on your DC commute?
So is Ben Freeman, who wrote his Responsible Statecraft column today about the ads from Anduril, L3Harris, and other Pentagon contractors that have blanketed our buses & metro system.
Read it here: responsiblestatecraft.org/defense-cont...
So is Ben Freeman, who wrote his Responsible Statecraft column today about the ads from Anduril, L3Harris, and other Pentagon contractors that have blanketed our buses & metro system.
Read it here: responsiblestatecraft.org/defense-cont...
March 25, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Sick of being advertised weapons on your DC commute?
So is Ben Freeman, who wrote his Responsible Statecraft column today about the ads from Anduril, L3Harris, and other Pentagon contractors that have blanketed our buses & metro system.
Read it here: responsiblestatecraft.org/defense-cont...
So is Ben Freeman, who wrote his Responsible Statecraft column today about the ads from Anduril, L3Harris, and other Pentagon contractors that have blanketed our buses & metro system.
Read it here: responsiblestatecraft.org/defense-cont...
Love this gesture from Penzeys Spices, who appear to have sent boxes of spices to DC customer addresses to be put out for sharing in the community. If anyone in Ward 5 is looking for some Resist! spices, hit me up.
March 15, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Love this gesture from Penzeys Spices, who appear to have sent boxes of spices to DC customer addresses to be put out for sharing in the community. If anyone in Ward 5 is looking for some Resist! spices, hit me up.
3 moments stuck out to me from today's Quincy Institute webinar on "A New Approach to America's Role in the World" with Rep. Adam Smith.
On Dem foreign policy: "I think...we are not where we need to be in terms of having a left side of the political spectrum foreign policy...we need to reset."
On Dem foreign policy: "I think...we are not where we need to be in terms of having a left side of the political spectrum foreign policy...we need to reset."
March 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM
3 moments stuck out to me from today's Quincy Institute webinar on "A New Approach to America's Role in the World" with Rep. Adam Smith.
On Dem foreign policy: "I think...we are not where we need to be in terms of having a left side of the political spectrum foreign policy...we need to reset."
On Dem foreign policy: "I think...we are not where we need to be in terms of having a left side of the political spectrum foreign policy...we need to reset."
Reposted by Tori Bateman
As the US approach to the rest of the world becomes increasingly incoherent, here’s an upcoming event that I encourage you to attend: x.com/tori_bateman...
Tori Bateman on X: "Does the U.S. need to dominate the world militarily? Join @RepAdamSmith and @tparsi next week for a @QuincyInst webinar on the future of Democratic foreign policy & the United States' role in a changing world. March 12, 12pm ET - Register here⬇️ https://t.co/JQ0bVDVK5y" / X
Does the U.S. need to dominate the world militarily? Join @RepAdamSmith and @tparsi next week for a @QuincyInst webinar on the future of Democratic foreign policy & the United States' role in a changing world. March 12, 12pm ET - Register here⬇️ https://t.co/JQ0bVDVK5y
x.com
March 5, 2025 at 7:39 PM
As the US approach to the rest of the world becomes increasingly incoherent, here’s an upcoming event that I encourage you to attend: x.com/tori_bateman...
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"if Trump is a threat to the military-industrial complex, no one bothered to tell the military-industrial complex. " Super useful guide to what's going on with Pentagon spending in the DOGE era from @stephensemler.bsky.social and @sarahlazare.bsky.social
The Myth of Pentagon Budget Cuts
As Trump and Musk slash social spending, military spending is set to soar.
inthesetimes.com
February 28, 2025 at 2:34 PM
"if Trump is a threat to the military-industrial complex, no one bothered to tell the military-industrial complex. " Super useful guide to what's going on with Pentagon spending in the DOGE era from @stephensemler.bsky.social and @sarahlazare.bsky.social
"In exchange for the use of military personnel and equipment, movie producers must abide by the Pentagon’s strict entertainment policy that grants the DoD final say over a movie’s script."
Prep for Oscars w/ coverage of new @costsofwar.bsky.social series⬇️
responsiblestatecraft.org/oscars-milit...
Prep for Oscars w/ coverage of new @costsofwar.bsky.social series⬇️
responsiblestatecraft.org/oscars-milit...
And the Oscar goes to ... the Pentagon!
Can you feel it? An estimated one-third of blockbuster films have been produced with US military support.
responsiblestatecraft.org
February 28, 2025 at 2:40 PM
"In exchange for the use of military personnel and equipment, movie producers must abide by the Pentagon’s strict entertainment policy that grants the DoD final say over a movie’s script."
Prep for Oscars w/ coverage of new @costsofwar.bsky.social series⬇️
responsiblestatecraft.org/oscars-milit...
Prep for Oscars w/ coverage of new @costsofwar.bsky.social series⬇️
responsiblestatecraft.org/oscars-milit...
As both the left and right start to question conventional wisdom on defense & foreign policy, one thing I'm watching is Trump's openness to big Pentagon spending cuts.
Cutting the Pentagon budget is a great idea! 🧵
www.axios.com/2025/02/13/t...
Cutting the Pentagon budget is a great idea! 🧵
www.axios.com/2025/02/13/t...
Trump wants U.S., China and Russia to cut military spending in half
"There's no reason for us to be spending almost a trillion dollars on military," he said.
www.axios.com
February 14, 2025 at 5:33 PM
As both the left and right start to question conventional wisdom on defense & foreign policy, one thing I'm watching is Trump's openness to big Pentagon spending cuts.
Cutting the Pentagon budget is a great idea! 🧵
www.axios.com/2025/02/13/t...
Cutting the Pentagon budget is a great idea! 🧵
www.axios.com/2025/02/13/t...
"Any efficiency package that excludes reductions at the Pentagon will be a hollow promise."
- Bill Hartung & Gabe Murphy in Hawaii Tribune Herald today on the importance of holding the Pentagon to the same standards as the rest of gov't.
www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2025/02/13/o...
- Bill Hartung & Gabe Murphy in Hawaii Tribune Herald today on the importance of holding the Pentagon to the same standards as the rest of gov't.
www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2025/02/13/o...
Budget efficiencies should start with the Pentagon
<p>Well before he took office, President Donald Trump promised to dramatically reduce the federal budget, and delegated the task of finding potential cuts to Elon Musk and the Department of Government...
www.hawaiitribune-herald.com
February 13, 2025 at 3:23 PM
"Any efficiency package that excludes reductions at the Pentagon will be a hollow promise."
- Bill Hartung & Gabe Murphy in Hawaii Tribune Herald today on the importance of holding the Pentagon to the same standards as the rest of gov't.
www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2025/02/13/o...
- Bill Hartung & Gabe Murphy in Hawaii Tribune Herald today on the importance of holding the Pentagon to the same standards as the rest of gov't.
www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2025/02/13/o...
Reposted by Tori Bateman
Policymakers must step up to defend human needs from cuts and to prevent taxpayer dollars from being used for war and tearing millions of families apart.
February 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Policymakers must step up to defend human needs from cuts and to prevent taxpayer dollars from being used for war and tearing millions of families apart.
New resource: This "Think Tank Funding Tracker" has transparency ratings for the top 50 U.S. foreign policy think tanks.
You can use it to explore think tank funding from foreign gov'ts, MIC companies, and the U.S. gov't since 2019.
➡️https://thinktankfundingtracker.org
You can use it to explore think tank funding from foreign gov'ts, MIC companies, and the U.S. gov't since 2019.
➡️https://thinktankfundingtracker.org
January 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM
New resource: This "Think Tank Funding Tracker" has transparency ratings for the top 50 U.S. foreign policy think tanks.
You can use it to explore think tank funding from foreign gov'ts, MIC companies, and the U.S. gov't since 2019.
➡️https://thinktankfundingtracker.org
You can use it to explore think tank funding from foreign gov'ts, MIC companies, and the U.S. gov't since 2019.
➡️https://thinktankfundingtracker.org
It's about time that we had bipartisan work on the bloated Pentagon budget. The Pentagon:
➡️Just failed its 7th audit
➡️Gets ripped off by contractors
➡️Plays budget tricks to funnel more taxpayer dollars to war instead of our communities
thehill.com/homenews/hou...
➡️Just failed its 7th audit
➡️Gets ripped off by contractors
➡️Plays budget tricks to funnel more taxpayer dollars to war instead of our communities
thehill.com/homenews/hou...
Khanna says Democrats will work with Musk’s DOGE on cutting defense budget
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Monday suggested that Democrats could work with tech billionaire Elon Musk’s “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) on cutting the defense budget. The issue came …
thehill.com
November 25, 2024 at 9:16 PM
It's about time that we had bipartisan work on the bloated Pentagon budget. The Pentagon:
➡️Just failed its 7th audit
➡️Gets ripped off by contractors
➡️Plays budget tricks to funnel more taxpayer dollars to war instead of our communities
thehill.com/homenews/hou...
➡️Just failed its 7th audit
➡️Gets ripped off by contractors
➡️Plays budget tricks to funnel more taxpayer dollars to war instead of our communities
thehill.com/homenews/hou...
This is the right idea.
From "slashing the Pentagon to strictly enforcing antitrust laws," there's room for progressives to hold the incoming Administration to their promises as they seek to rebuild the Democrats' credibility on issues the public cares about.
www.politico.com/news/2024/11...
From "slashing the Pentagon to strictly enforcing antitrust laws," there's room for progressives to hold the incoming Administration to their promises as they seek to rebuild the Democrats' credibility on issues the public cares about.
www.politico.com/news/2024/11...
This is the new progressive strategy for warring with Trump
Even Sen. Elizabeth Warren is finding common ground with Trump.
www.politico.com
November 25, 2024 at 6:19 PM
This is the right idea.
From "slashing the Pentagon to strictly enforcing antitrust laws," there's room for progressives to hold the incoming Administration to their promises as they seek to rebuild the Democrats' credibility on issues the public cares about.
www.politico.com/news/2024/11...
From "slashing the Pentagon to strictly enforcing antitrust laws," there's room for progressives to hold the incoming Administration to their promises as they seek to rebuild the Democrats' credibility on issues the public cares about.
www.politico.com/news/2024/11...
"Moving forward, those concerned with establishing a stable Israeli-Palestinian peace should question whether the kind of deference to Israeli priorities practiced by the Biden administration can accomplish this goal."
New QI brief from @djpressman.bsky.social: quincyinst.org/research/min...
New QI brief from @djpressman.bsky.social: quincyinst.org/research/min...
Mind the Gap: U.S. Preferences and Israel’s War Conduct
This brief provides an examination of Biden administration policies toward Israel during the war that has followed Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack.
quincyinst.org
November 25, 2024 at 6:03 PM
"Moving forward, those concerned with establishing a stable Israeli-Palestinian peace should question whether the kind of deference to Israeli priorities practiced by the Biden administration can accomplish this goal."
New QI brief from @djpressman.bsky.social: quincyinst.org/research/min...
New QI brief from @djpressman.bsky.social: quincyinst.org/research/min...
Reposted by Tori Bateman
Senators who voted to approve arms sales to Israel this week took over *three times more* money from pro-Israel donors than those who voted to block the sales.
Nice political system we've got here
www.stephensemler.com/p/did-pro-is...
Nice political system we've got here
www.stephensemler.com/p/did-pro-is...
November 22, 2024 at 10:12 PM
Senators who voted to approve arms sales to Israel this week took over *three times more* money from pro-Israel donors than those who voted to block the sales.
Nice political system we've got here
www.stephensemler.com/p/did-pro-is...
Nice political system we've got here
www.stephensemler.com/p/did-pro-is...
Reposted by Tori Bateman
Last night, 19 Senators voted to end illegal arms sales to Israel.
We stood up to AIPAC, the Democratic Senate leadership, and the Biden administration.
We must continue going forward to end illegal arms sales and hold Netanyahu accountable for his war crimes.
We stood up to AIPAC, the Democratic Senate leadership, and the Biden administration.
We must continue going forward to end illegal arms sales and hold Netanyahu accountable for his war crimes.
November 21, 2024 at 7:58 PM
Last night, 19 Senators voted to end illegal arms sales to Israel.
We stood up to AIPAC, the Democratic Senate leadership, and the Biden administration.
We must continue going forward to end illegal arms sales and hold Netanyahu accountable for his war crimes.
We stood up to AIPAC, the Democratic Senate leadership, and the Biden administration.
We must continue going forward to end illegal arms sales and hold Netanyahu accountable for his war crimes.
🧵Thread:
Between Biden’s failed Israel policy & Harris’ embrace of hawkish rhetoric, it’s clear that the left needs new foreign policy leadership.
After a disastrous election, is it time for the Dems to rebuild the party for peace?
The answer: YES!
Between Biden’s failed Israel policy & Harris’ embrace of hawkish rhetoric, it’s clear that the left needs new foreign policy leadership.
After a disastrous election, is it time for the Dems to rebuild the party for peace?
The answer: YES!
November 15, 2024 at 10:02 PM
🧵Thread:
Between Biden’s failed Israel policy & Harris’ embrace of hawkish rhetoric, it’s clear that the left needs new foreign policy leadership.
After a disastrous election, is it time for the Dems to rebuild the party for peace?
The answer: YES!
Between Biden’s failed Israel policy & Harris’ embrace of hawkish rhetoric, it’s clear that the left needs new foreign policy leadership.
After a disastrous election, is it time for the Dems to rebuild the party for peace?
The answer: YES!
Bat-signaling my antitrust lawyer bf from the metro car
November 15, 2024 at 9:58 PM
Bat-signaling my antitrust lawyer bf from the metro car