Tag: Russia
Evidence of Russian war crimes, says leading human rights group
"The cases we documented amount to unspeakable, deliberate cruelty and violence against Ukrainian civilians."
Russia, Ukraine, NATO, and the left
In not recognizing multiple imperialisms, is the Left also guilty of Americocentrism?
US investment firms prop up ad revenue for Russian propaganda sites
“Investors need to also think through how their money is being used, where that money is being invested, and how they can contribute to isolating Russia and Russian companies.”
Who’s enabling Putin’s enablers?
We need a progressive politics that shows solidarity with all victims of military violence — while resisting the militarism of our own government.
Putin’s messiah syndrome drives the invasion, brutality to cities and civilians,...
Putin's messianic vision sees the destruction of an independent Ukraine almost as a religious duty.
How the invasion of Ukraine underscored the importance of the world’s...
The world’s nuclear professionals work across international boundaries to learn from each other, enhancing their safety and that of all they serve.
How drones in Ukraine help fuel propaganda and shape perception
These unmanned flying machines are also contributing to an information war.
Media repeats Kremlin anti-fracking claims—while ignoring Russia’s promotion of climate denial
Climate skeptics have revived an old claim that anti-fracking campaigns around the world have been bankrolled by the Kremlin.
The West’s fanaticism over blaming ‘evil’ Putin misses the point—and an...
Pointing fingers won’t help—an attitude shift is what the world needs now.
Ukrainian conservation organizations shift missions to humanitarian support
Environmental groups fight Russia’s invasion by hosting refugees, delivering medical supplies and using drones to document war crimes.
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Popular sugar substitute erythritol damages blood-brain barrier, elevating stroke risk
A new study shows how erythritol, a zero-calorie sugar alternative, directly damages human cells that comprise the blood-brain barrier.
Nearly all plant-based meat alternatives Contain mycotoxins
The researchers found that 100 percent of the plant-based meat substitutes contained at least one of 19 different types of mycotoxins, often showing high "co-occurrence" (multiple toxins in a single product).
Waterboarding for dollars in Cuba
The CBS Sunday Morning program, “Next: Cuba?” which aired on April 26, presented a discussion of the recent intensification of sanctions on...
California officials accuse Trump administration of targeting blue states after Medicaid funding freeze
Federal officials cite fraud concerns while California leaders warn millions could lose access to critical healthcare and in-home support services.
Butter (and schools), not guns (and warfare)
The War Against Iran, Up Close and Personal (and All Too Far Away).