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Biden and Putin Meet in Geneva for Summit on “Mutual Interests”
Russian American journalist Masha Gessen says the two leaders have fundamentally different goals.
Chomsky: Republicans Are Willing to Destroy Democracy to Retake Power
Let's not discount the threat posed by the proto-fascist GOP, especially in the context of the global climate emergency.
Over 1 Million Lose Power in Puerto Rico After Privatization of Electric Utility
Many people are still without power or facing ongoing blackouts.
To Address Increasing Inequality and Global Poverty, We Must Cancel Debt
Massive debt levels are creating a global crisis. “The slates must be wiped clean,” says scholar Eric Toussaint.
Pentagon Papers Whistleblower Reveals US Weighed 1958 Nuclear Strike on China
The U.S. military pushed for a nuclear first strike during the Taiwan Strait crisis, says whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg.
Activism Made AIDS Treatment More Accessible — That’s What It’ll Take for COVID
AIDS researcher Sam Friedman discusses the lessons learned from the movement to lower prices for vital AIDS treatments.
Sustainable Peace Must End Israeli Apartheid. Anything Else Is Just a Ceasefire.
Naftali Bennett, who is expected to succeed Benjamin Netanyahu, is more of an extreme opponent of Palestinian rights.
BDS Is Gaining Momentum With #BlockTheBoat Actions in Oakland and Seattle
The current protests build on a long history of port shutdown organizing.
Activists Demand G7 Take Urgent Action on Climate, Vaccine Apartheid and Poverty
Protests are planned throughout the G7 summit amidst a heavy police presence.
Labor Unions Rally Behind California’s Zero-Emissions Climate Plan
Green transitions need union support to gain ground. That’s afoot in California, where a new plan promises good jobs.