Author Archives: Mort Brussel

The 2018 U.S. Militarized Budget

The 2018 U.S. Militarized Budget My premise is that the military budget, as proposed by the current administration, is a principal reason for the strangling of our civil society. This article explains why it is unnecessary, why it is promoted, … Continue reading

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CU Challenges FBI Over Raids on Peace Activists

On Monday, September 27, several anti-war protesters and civil rights advocates from our community decided to appear at the FBI quarters in west Champaign to register their protest and dismay upon learning of the actions of the FBI in raiding … Continue reading

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Protests, a Reflection

At this time of frustration and anger over U.S. aggression against Iraq, the question of what can be done to thwart the seemingly inevitable and devastating course of events has arisen. There are questions about the usefulness of the protest … Continue reading

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