TOP NEWS: "They're Lying to You": Anti-War Protester Interrupts Russian State TV Broadcast

 

March 14, 2022 Top News "They're Lying to You": Anti-War Protester Interrupts Russian State TV Broadcast "It's in our power alone to stop this madness," the demonstrator, Channel One editor Marina Ovsyannikova, says in a pre-recorded video. "Go protest. Don't be afraid of anything. They can't put us all in prison." by Brett Wilkins Democrats Demand IG Probe Into USPS Contract for New 'Gas-Guzzling' Fleet House Dems have also introduced legislation to prevent the Trump-era postmaster general's purchase of polluting delivery vehicles. by Jessica Corbett Manchin Opposes Fueling US Electric Vehicle Revolution Because... the 1970s Oil Crisis "Tell us you don't know how electric vehicles work without telling us you don't know how electric vehicles work." by Jessica Corbett More Top News • 'Now Is the Moment': Progressives Urge Schumer to Jumpstart Bold Agenda on Care and Climate • 'Countdown to Catastrophe': UN Agencies Warn of Hunger Emergency in 'Overlooked' Nation • Tens of Thousands March in 'Look Up' Climate Rallies Across France • Pregnant Mother and Baby Photographed After Hospital Bombing by Russia Did Not Survive: AP • House Democrats Urge Biden to Renew Push for Climate Legislation • China, Hong Kong Battling 'Stealth Omicron' Surges as US Lifts Restrictions • UK Top Court Rejects Assange's Request to Appeal Extradition Decision VIEW ALL NEWS Quality journalism. Progressive values. Our new media model is simple: we rely on our readers and thousands of small donations to keep us moving forward. No ads; no paywalls: our content is free, and our readers sustain us. DONATE TODAY Opinion Message to Biden: Help De-Escalation in Ukraine or Risk Nuclear War Instead of pouring in weapons and piling on sanctions, we should call on President Biden to begin good faith negotiations with all concerned parties, respecting each of their security concerns. by Gerry Condon Trump and Putin Proved Me Wrong: Democracy Is Not Inevitable I expected globalization would blur borders, create economic interdependence among nations and regions, and extend a modern consumer and artistic culture worldwide. by Robert Reich I Resigned My Diplomatic Post Over the US Invasion of Iraq. Will Any Russian Diplomats Do the Same? I would not be easy. But from my own experience, I can tell those Russian diplomats that a heavy load will be lifted from their consciences if they do. by Ann Wright VIEW ALL OPINION Call 207.775.0488 to donate by phone or mail a check to: Common Dreams, PO Box 443, Portland, ME 04112, United States Common Dreams is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your contribution is tax-deductible. EIN: 20-3368194

WEEKEND EDITION: Mass Anti-War Protests Held Across Europe as Russia's Assault Continues

 

March 13, 2022

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Mass Anti-War Protests Held Across Europe as Russia's Assault Continues In addition to protests in Berlin and London, people also took to the streets in occupied Ukrainian cities and in Moscow, despite the threat of arrest. by Jake Johnson Russia Bombs Ukrainian Military Base Near Border of NATO Member Poland The strike came after Russia declared Western arms convoys in Ukraine "legitimate targets." by Jake Johnson 'Brutal Display of Impunity': Saudi Regime Executes 81 People in Single Day "Just last week the crown prince told journalists he plans to modernize Saudi Arabia's criminal justice system, only to order the largest mass execution in the country's history." by Jake Johnson

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