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Lately, in the West, the sentiment on the prospects of a peaceful end to the war imposed on the Ukrainian people is heard more and more often. But are such negotiations possible, and who will benefit from them? And does Putin actually want peace?

As yet another scandal involving Medicare Advantage made headlines this week, progressive U.S. lawmakers and advocates renewed calls to abolish the private health insurance program.

Rage in Peru and Iran, and new takes on socialism

Other state legislatures should seize the moment to advance worker, racial, and gender justice in 2023

"The way for the climate movement to start winning is to treat climate change as a class struggle" is how reviewer Williams characterizes this book's main argument.

If he wanted to, Joe Biden could give railworkers the sick days they’re seeking without any need for Senate approval. He is choosing not to.

"Justice is not advanced by taking a life, and the state should not be in the business of executing people," said Gov. Kate Brown.

Teachers are not only burnt out and undercompensated, they are also demoralized. They are being asked to do things in the name of teaching that they believe are mis-educational and harmful to students and the profession.

And why everyone’s ignoring it

Rian Johnson’s murder mystery follow-up takes on the self-styled founder class, with riotous results.