What Does Trump Really Want From Russia’s War on Ukraine?
The confrontation between Trump and Velenskyy is unprecedented and should be treated as such.
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Diaries of the War in Ukraine
In this excerpt, author Nora Krug illustrates her correspondence with two individuals who share their diverging experiences of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Cluster Bombs Are as Outdated as War
The Biden Administration’s decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine is out of step with the rest of the world.
Photo Essay: Wheels of Hope
Twice a week, at a German skateboarding hall, young Ukrainian refugees can escape from reality.
Carving a Better Tomorrow Out of a Worsening Today
Frida Berrigan reflects on living in a world of tipping points.
Race and Religion Have Always Played a Role in Who Gets Refuge in the U.S.
The treatment of Ukrainian versus Black and Brown asylum seekers has prompted criticism that the administration is enforcing immigration policies in ways that favor White, European, mostly Christian refugees.
Can We Make an Alien Nation Familiar Again?
The decline of civil society has been well-documented, but its political turn poses a unique danger for the U.S.
Why Binary Thinking on Russia’s Invasion Is a Losing Strategy
The idea that we have to either support military action and sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, or “do nothing,” is a false binary.
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Demonstrates Our Need to Break Away From Oil
We can’t let the war justify an expansion of our fossil fuel dependence.
The Myth That Violence Keeps Us Safe
A romanticized belief in violence renders people irrational to the point of hurting ourselves, over and over again.
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