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Ukraine Agrees to Meet for Negotiations With Russia at Belarus Border
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed to hold discussions with Moscow “without preconditions.”
Top Climate Publisher Has Played Major Role in Supporting Fossil Fuel Industry
Elsevier, a Dutch company behind many peer-reviewed journals, works with industry to help increase oil and gas drilling.
Russian Labor Confederation: Workers “on Both Sides” Will Suffer Most From War
The two-million member confederation called for a “cessation of military action” and “renewal of peaceful dialogue.”
Hundreds of Antiwar Protesters Have Been Arrested Across Russia
Russian police also have detained journalists covering the demonstrations against the invasion of Ukraine.
Union Files “Precedent-Setting” Charges of Misconduct Against Amazon
A survey found that nearly two-thirds of local residents support a union at the Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama.
Warren Expresses Concern Over Transition to Restarting Student Loan Payments
Many borrowers may not be notified in time that payments are slated to restart, lawmakers wrote.
Dark Money Is Behind “Women’s Groups” Attacking Biden’s Supreme Court Pick
Dark money groups are continuing their fight to dominate the institution by attacking Jackson’s appointment.
House Committee Expands Inquiry Into Trump’s Destroying, Hiding of Documents
The committee requested the information to better understand the extent of Trump’s destruction of federal records.
Big Oil and Conservatives Are Using Russia’s Conflict to Call for More Drilling
It took big oil cronies less than 24 hours after Russia invaded Ukraine to call for more drilling.
Biden Picks Ketanji Brown Jackson to Replace Breyer on Supreme Court
As a candidate for president, Biden promised, two years ago to the day, to nominate a Black woman to the court.