Tag: Russia
Facing severe repression, Russians are turning to antiwar graffiti
As the Kremlin cracks down on antiwar protests, subversive street art critiquing the war in Ukraine is proliferating across Russia.
Putin puppet urges Russia to ‘take’ back Alaska—fine, trade for DC...
Isn't it reassuring that Russia has its own unhinged, Trumpian-Marjorie Taylor Green-types?
Will Ukraine write the alt-right’s epitaph?
Most of the leaders of the alt-right are scrambling to distance themselves from Vladimir Putin. It might be too late.
NATO is not a defensive international organization but was founded to...
Time for a history lesson about NATO.
Mass anti-war protests held across Europe as Russia’s assault continues
The demonstrations Sunday came amid some signs of diplomatic progress in talks between Russia and Ukraine, which have been negotiating on the border of Belarus since the early days of the invasion.
Can global sports boycotts help end the war in Ukraine?
The power of sports to legitimize a regime also means they have the power to delegitimize one, too.
Vladimir Putin’s war has dealt a blow to the ‘populist’ right
Russian imperialism must be challenged.
In the Ukraine war, we can make oligarchs — everywhere —...
Ending the tax-evading ways of Russia’s rich could be a giant step toward reining in oligarchy worldwide.
Ukrainians took to the streets to avert a nuclear disaster. Will...
The near disaster at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant shows why activists fought for decades to end these risks — and why mass action is needed once again.
Moscow accuses US of waging ‘economic war’ gainst Russia
"Blanket sanctions against the Russian economy are having an effect," notes Robert Reich. "But the burden has fallen mostly on ordinary Russians, many of whom have already suffered from Putin's brutal regime."
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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).