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Can Russia and Ukraine Negotiate an End to War Amid New Wave of Strikes?
The war is now in its 11th month, and Russia unleashed a new bombardment this week of cities across Ukraine.
Democrats Are Making a Devil’s Bargain on Pentagon Funding. It’s Not Paying Off.
Progressives can’t win unless Pentagon spending is put on the chopping block.
More Than 1,000 Faith Leaders in the US Call for a Christmas Truce in Ukraine
The letter preceded Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to D.C., where Joe Biden announced more military aid for Ukraine.
Chomsky: Advanced US Weaponry in Ukraine Is Sustaining Battlefield Stalemate
“Ukraine is already facing a major economic and humanitarian crisis,” Noam Chomsky says.
Washington Preps for Visit From Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy This Week
Zelenskyy said the purpose of his visit is to “strengthen resilience and defense capabilities” of his country.
Biden, Like Trump, Derails Effort to End US Support for Saudi War in Yemen
Sen. Bernie Sanders withdrew a War Powers Resolution Tuesday, following pressure from the White House.
Only 11 Senators Voted “No” on $858 Billion Military Budget
The amount is roughly 10 percent higher than last year's and $45 billion more than the historic sum Biden requested.
ICC Wanted to Investigate Israeli War Crimes. Now It’s Caving to US Pressure.
Two years after launching an investigation of war crimes in Palestine, the ICC is still dragging its feet.
Leahy Calls for Expanding Human Rights Law to Cover US Intelligence Agencies
The Vermont senator says the agencies should be barred from providing training and equipment to human rights violators.
Advocates Call on Biden to Commute Sentence of Drone Whistleblower Daniel Hale
Rep. Ilhan Omar, human rights attorney Steven Donziger and whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg joined calls for a full pardon.