🌐New analysis from @w2t2impact.bsky.social uncovered how the 1122 Program channels hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars to militarize local police with minimal oversight ⬇️ Of 650 agencies using the program, 95% were law enforcement, not emergency services. internationalpolicy.org/publications...

“Our tax dollars are being weaponized against us under the guise of ‘domestic terrorism.'” - @nancyokail.bsky.social, President and CEO of @cipolicy.bsky.social, in @commondreams.org Read more: www.commondreams.org/news/police-...

No to SNAP for struggling families. Yes to BearCats. Our co-founder Lillian Mauldin spoke to @theintercept.com’s Matt Sledge: “When so many cities face homelessness [and] food insecurity, [...] how are police justifying hundreds of thousands in military gear?” theintercept.com/2025/10/30/m...

NEW: A federal War on Drugs-era program is arming police with BearCats, surveillance tech, and armored vehicles. Our investigation uncovers $126.87M in 1122 Program purchases - all with no standardized reporting or federal oversight. Read the full report: static1.squarespace.com/static/66269...

TONIGHT: Sen. Bernie Sanders will force a vote to block weapons transfers to Israel, including: •5,000 1,000-lb bombs •7,000 JDAM kits •Thousands of M4 assault rifles 📞 Learn more and urge your Senators to vote yes. It only takes a minute: armssalesaccountabilityproject.com/take-action/

Trump removed restrictions on the transfer of certain military-style equipment to police, increasing danger to US residents, especially where local police cooperate with ICE raids and arrests. @w2t2impact.bsky.social & @cipolicy.bsky.social’s Lillian Mauldin: corruption-tracker.org/blog/u-s-pol...

What happens when immigration enforcement & police militarization collide? Our co-founder Lillian Mauldin dives into the dangerous consequences of Trump-era ICE raids via @armstradect.bsky.social. 🔗 t.co/xQD3ii1jUF

Peaceful protests met with snipers, SWAT teams, and armored vehicles? Our new piece in @theprogressivemag.bsky.social explores the 1122 Program’s role in fueling police militarization and endangering civil liberties. #Militarization #CivilLiberty Read here: progressive.org/op-eds/when-...

W2T2 stands with 100+ organizations against U.S. sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court. Sanctions on the ICC weaken justice, embolden perpetrators, and harm atrocity victims. Read the full letter here: civiliansinconflict.org/press-releas... #ICC #UnitedStates #Accountability

A huge thank you to @carnegiecorp.bsky.social for supporting @w2t2impact.bsky.social’s research!

Honored to join John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi on Security Dilemma! We unpacked U.S. arms transfers, militarization of police, and Biden’s Gaza response. Listen now—and don’t forget to apply for the Marcellus Policy Fellowship by Jan. 13! open.spotify.com/episode/5YIW...

Excited to see our co-founders Janet Abou-Elias and Lillian Mauldin featured on Young Professionals in Foreign Policy’s panel later today, alongside Veronica Marcone! Don't miss their insights on the Leahy Law's impact on #ForeignPolicy and accountability in arms trade. 📅 Dec 9 #LeahyLaw

Sen. Van Hollen & @repsarajacobs.bsky.social have introduced joint resolutions of disapproval to block a major arms sale to the UAE and bills to prohibit arms sales to UAE until they stop arming the RSF, a Sudanese armed group. 1/ www.reuters.com/world/us-law...

Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we underscore the devastating impacts of armed conflict on women and demand their inclusion in peace processes.