World Leaders

The Loathsome Hypocrisy of Republicans Who Now Applaud Volodymyr Zelensky

The Loathsome Hypocrisy of Republicans Who Now Applaud Volodymyr Zelensky The Loathsome Hypocrisy of Republicans Who Now Applaud Volodymyr Zelensky

When congressional Republicans had a chance to impeach and convict Trump for blackmailing Zelensky, 247 of them refused.

Mar 18, 2022 / John Nichols

The War of Words Between Between “Rashka” and Ukraine

The War of Words Between Between “Rashka” and Ukraine The War of Words Between Between “Rashka” and Ukraine

On the culture front between “Rashka” and Ukraine.

Mar 17, 2022 / Benjamin Moser

Zelensky speaking in Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky Is Not a Comedian—and That’s No Joke Volodymyr Zelensky Is Not a Comedian—and That’s No Joke

A belated review of Servant of the People that may turn into an obituary.

Mar 16, 2022 / Barbara Garson

The Dreams of a New Cold War Are Here to Stay

The Dreams of a New Cold War Are Here to Stay The Dreams of a New Cold War Are Here to Stay

Consider that a calamity in its own right.

Mar 16, 2022 / William Astore

Fossil Fuels Beget Dictators

Fossil Fuels Beget Dictators Fossil Fuels Beget Dictators

Americans may think we are powerless as we bear witness to Putin’s war and the bravery of the Ukrainian resistance. We’re not.

Mar 16, 2022 / Matthew Miles Goodrich

Stand With Ukraine

Stand With Ukraine Stand With Ukraine

New York City rallies in support of peace. Times Square, March 5, 2022.

Mar 15, 2022 / OppArt / George de Castro-Day

The Human Cost of War

The Human Cost of War The Human Cost of War

Devastating loss of human life in Ukraine.

Mar 14, 2022 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

Poland border attack ambulances

Russia Strikes Closer to NATO’s Front Door Russia Strikes Closer to NATO’s Front Door

An early Sunday morning attack 12 miles from the Polish border follows a threat to target weapons shipments.

Mar 14, 2022 / Nicolas Niarchos

Presidents Putin and Jinping

Russia and China, Together at Last Russia and China, Together at Last

At the core of recent conflicts is an entente between China and Russia that the world hasn’t seen since the start of the Cold War.

Mar 14, 2022 / Alfred McCoy

Biden bans Russian oil imports

The Case for Declaring a National Climate Emergency The Case for Declaring a National Climate Emergency

Biden’s move to ban Russian oil imports shows he can act boldly when he wants to.

Mar 11, 2022 / Jean Su and Maya Golden-Krasner

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