Our latest for TomDispatch on the United States history with human rights, the need for them to be revived and reinstated, and how the administration’s values free foreign policy poses a threat to our national security. If you care about USAID and the State Department, give it a read.

“Pop culture has been militarized. Americans are often inundated with cultural projects such as movies, games, and TV shows that promote militarism, leading America’s cultural identity to become intertwined with the nation’s military interests.”

“Superheroes are intrinsically linked to our perception of reality and often directly influence our security state.”