Sticks and Stones

Mapped your run? Found the nearest Starbucks? Thank the British Empire and the Cold War.

How 100’s of years of progress in naval navigation now helps us find our way. GPS is a great example of how our day-to-day lives are changed by spending…

Mar 28 •

Brad Dobson

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From Bagels to Bullets: The Incredible Story of the World’s Longest Sniper Shot

How did little towns in the provinces of New Brunswick and Québec, the German state of Hesse, coxswains in New York, a Brazilian beverage maker…

Mar 2 •

Brad Dobson

What is Sticks and Stones?

This newsletter is about how militaries fit into our society world-wide. Societal attitudes and media coverage of wars range from outright glorification…

Dec 12, 2022 •

Brad Dobson

Sticks and Stones

Sticks and Stones explores the impact of military spending on our society worldwide. We shed light on the depth and breadth of military spending and its effects on our economy, media, and communities.

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