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Our Best Weapon Against Soaring Gas Prices Is Dramatic Climate Action
To confront the climate crisis, we have to break capitalism's rules.
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine May Have Disastrous Cascading Effects for Climate
U.S. oil lobbyists are pushing increased production, as Germany boosts military spending. Both worsen climate change.
Leaked Video Shows Madison Cawthorn Calling Ukraine’s Zelenskyy a “Thug”
The far right lawmaker said without evidence that Zelenskyy has been pushing disinformation to the U.S.
After Russia Accused of Bombing Maternity Hospital, No Progress Toward Ceasefire
Amid repeated attacks on civilian infrastructure, Russia has refused to guarantee promised “humanitarian corridors.”
War in Ukraine Needs to Be Understood in Context of New Russia-China Alliance
At the core of recent geopolitical conflicts is an entente between China and Russia not seen since the Cold War.
Republicans Who Attacked Refugees Under Trump Are Pivoting for Ukrainians
The U.S. should extend welcome to Syrians, Afghans, Yemenis, Central Americans, and others fleeing violence.
Far From “Denazifying” Ukraine, Russian Invasion May Empower Ukrainian Neo-Nazis
Both Russia and Ukraine are obscuring the role of neo-Nazis in the current war.
Warren Says Democrats Are Working on a Bill to Tax Big Oil’s Windfall Profits
The bill could discourage oil companies from jacking up gas prices to pad their profits.
Ukraine Officials Warn Power Cut at Chernobyl Plant May Lead to Radioactive Leak
The decommissioned nuclear plant was reportedly disconnected from the power grid by Russian forces.
Ocasio-Cortez Slams GOP Senator for Saying Gas Prices Were Lower Under Trump
Sen. Marsha Blackburn tweeted that gas was cheap in 2020, ignoring the fact that oil prices plunged due to the pandemic.