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Biden Offers Protected Status for Ukrainians, Shielding Them From Deportation
The Department of Homeland Security estimates that 71,500 Ukrainians in the U.S. will benefit from the designation.
Russia’s Use of Cluster Bombs Should Spur a Global Recommitment to Banning Them
Many of the world's most powerful countries, including the U.S. and Russia, aren't signatories to the cluster bomb ban.
January 6 Committee to Start Public, Likely Televised, Hearings Next Month
The committee believes that Trump and his allies engaged in a “criminal conspiracy” to overturn the election.
February Job Growth Strong as Private-Sector Hours Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
The unemployment rate fell to 3.8 percent, with disadvantaged groups seeing the largest gains.
Fire Is Out at Nuclear Plant Seized by Russian Forces, Officials Watch for Leaks
Ukrainian officials say Russian shelling sparked the fire at the plant.
Trump Just Endorsed an Oath Keeper’s Plan to Seize Control of the GOP
The “precinct strategy,” which Bannon also has promoted, aims to have Trump supporters consolidate control of the party.
Neoliberalism Is Normalizing Extreme-Right Discourse in the UK
Boris Johnson has followed the Trump playbook by parroting a baseless conspiracy theory promoted by extremists.
Investigation Shows Police Are Still Secretly Surveilling Minnesota Activists
Though officials announced the end of the surveillance program last April, it appears to be ongoing.
Texas College Protesters Shut Down Event for Anti-Trans Candidate Jeff Younger
Younger lost custody of his trans daughter in 2019, partly over his refusal to recognize her gender.
Biden’s SOTU Speech Channeled Reagan While Nearly Ignoring Climate
The state of the union is weaker today than it has been in my lifetime. Why not confront our real crises with honesty?