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Peace in Ukraine – Peace in Europe

Walter Baier European Left
The EL has condemned Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine as a violation of international law and denial of Ukraine’s sovereignty. However the EL has not aligned itself with NATO whose objective has been to end the war through military means.

Giving Tuesday and 2026: A Year of Reckoning

Portside Moderators Portside
As a reader of Portside, you know it’s been a rollercoaster year. While many economic, legal and academic elites rushed to capitulate to a wannabe dictator, millions of people resisted the lawless grab for absolute power. Giving Tuesday lets you help

Farm-to-Prison Cuisine

Liz Susman Karp Ambrook.com
Using nutritious, local ingredients in a prison setting to cook food from scratch is far from the norm. MVRCF is one of a handful of correctional facilities throughout the country serving fresh food crafted from area products.

9 Vaccine Myths That Won’t Go Away

Jess Steier, Aimee Pugh Bernard and Amy Gragnolati Unbiased Science
Confusion around vaccines comes from the sheer volume of conflicting claims people encounter every day. And when misinformation spreads faster than evidence, straightforward explanations become essential. Here, we address common vaccine myths.

This Week in People’s History, Dec 3–9, 2025

Portside
1860 Harpers Weekly illustration showing Boston abolitionists under attack
Short Tempers In a Polarized Nation (1860), Justice for the Wilmington 10, Better Late than Never (1980), Just How Bad Can the Federal Courts Get? (1910), Witch Hunters Against Common Sense (1950), War Crimes Are Common, But Not Convictions (1985)

This Is the Story of How the Democrats Blew It on Gaza

Ben Rhodes The New York Times
By letting go of an outdated approach, Democrats can reclaim their values, foster a bigger and more stable coalition and start building the world they want, rather than defending the indefensible.