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Russian Invasion Isn’t a Cold War Replay. It Could Portend Something Worse.
The risk of war is growing in many places across the globe.
Ilhan Omar Criticizes Biden Visit to Saudi Arabia Over Oil as “Wildly Immoral”
As the U.S. mulls banning Russian oil imports, it is considering asking Saudi Arabia to ramp up production.
Putin Issues Warning About “Future of Ukrainian Statehood” Amid Refugee Crisis
Putin's rhetoric has heightened fears about potential nuclear war as anti-war activists opposed calls for a no-fly zone.
Why It’s Hard for Most People in the US to Talk About War
To create an antiwar culture, we must demand accountability, reparations and reconciliation for U.S. war crimes.
Sanctions May Sound “Nonviolent,” But They Quietly Hurt the Most Vulnerable
Economic sanctions are a weapon of war, not an alternative to war.
Ukrainian Civilian Death Toll Likely “Considerably Higher” Than 351, UN Says
Ukraine has also accused Russia of violating a ceasefire for evacuation routes out of Mariupol and Volnovakha.
War Is Forcing Ukrainian Leftists to Make Difficult Decisions About Violence
An anarchist resistance fighter and an isolated pacifist take divergent paths toward peace.
Biden Offers Protected Status for Ukrainians, Shielding Them From Deportation
The Department of Homeland Security estimates that 71,500 Ukrainians in the U.S. will benefit from the designation.
Russia’s Use of Cluster Bombs Should Spur a Global Recommitment to Banning Them
Many of the world's most powerful countries, including the U.S. and Russia, aren't signatories to the cluster bomb ban.
Russian Police Have Arrested More Than 8,000 Antiwar Protesters in 8 Days
Meanwhile, Russia is taking further steps to criminalize independent media.