Amanda Bransford

Amanda Bransford writes for Inter Press Service.

Israeli Documentary Probes Death of a Peace Activist

The 2003 death of young peace activist Rachel Corrie, crushed by an Israeli military bulldozer, inspired worldwide press coverage, demonstrations and debates – and eventually at least two plays and a number of songs. Years later, however, mystery still surrounds the exact circumstances of Corrie’s death. Simone Bitton’s 2009 documentary Rachel, which premieres Friday night … Continue reading “Israeli Documentary Probes Death of a Peace Activist”

US Military Spending Far Outpaces Rest of the World 

The United States continues to lead the world in defense spending, according to a new report released Thursday by the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation, a U.S.-based non-partisan research organization. In fact, the U.S. outspends Russia, the next highest spender, by more than 800 percent.  In 2008, the most recent year for which figures … Continue reading “US Military Spending Far Outpaces Rest of the World “