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Chomsky: US Is Prioritizing Its Jockeying With Russia, Not Ukrainians’ Lives
The U.S. appears dedicated to the grotesque experiment of seeing if Putin will destroy Ukraine or slink away in defeat.
Russian and US Escalations Raise Risk of Direct Military Clash in Ukraine
Supporting people in Ukraine means bolstering negotiations, not sending more weapons, Medea Benjamin says.
Calls Grow for Biden to Gain WNBA Star Brittney Griner’s Release From Russia
The Biden admin participated in a prisoner swap with Russia this week, but the basketball player's fate is unclear.
Noam Chomsky: Propaganda Wars Are Raging as Russia’s War on Ukraine Expands
To analyze Russia’s war on Ukraine, we need to discuss the propaganda wars being waged by Russia, Ukraine and the U.S.
US Fossil Fuel Lobbying Ramps Up as Russia Cuts Gas to Bulgaria and Poland
U.S. fossil fuel companies anticipate windfall profits. Climate activists say we should focus on renewables instead.
Sweden and Finland Will Apply to Join NATO, Officials Confirm
Peace activists in both countries have spoken out against NATO membership.
Global Capitalism Has Become Dependent on War-Making to Sustain Itself
The Ukraine crisis is not the cause but a consequence of the general crisis of global capitalism.
Vets Push “No War, No Warming” Climate Campaign Amid Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Echoing Earth Day’s antiwar roots, veterans are pushing for an accounting and reduction of Pentagon emissions.
International Solidarity With Ukrainians Should Extend Beyond Aid and Refugees
Ukrainians also need cancellation of foreign debt and support for a just post-war recovery, says Ukrainian historian.
Ukrainian Officials Call for Humanitarian Corridor in Last Mariupol Holdout
Around 1,000 civilians, including children, are reportedly trapped following Putin’s blockade order.