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Lavrov Says 'There Will Be No War' Over Ukraine Unless US Escalates

"If it depends on Russia, then there will be no war," said the Russian foreign minister. "We don't want wars."

by Julia Conley

'Huge Victory' as Judge Blocks Biden's Oil Lease Sale in Gulf of Mexico

"The Biden administration must end new leasing and phase out existing drilling," said one advocate. "Anything less would be a gross failure of climate leadership."

by Jake Johnson

Poll Shows Majority in US Want Diplomacy, Not War With Russia Over Ukraine

The survey's findings echo the pleas of progressive lawmakers, who assert "there is no military solution" to the crisis involving the world's two foremost nuclear powers.

by Brett Wilkins

Clyburn Asks: Who Would Oppose Means-Testing Child Tax Credit? Answer: Lots of People

"There is literally not a single thing that the means-tested approach is better at than the universal approach," said one policy expert.

by Jake Johnson

Ukraine Crisis Demands Diplomacy and De-escalation, Not More Weaponry

Diplomacy and de-escalation remain the most urgent priorities. We can't risk putting out the fire with gasoline.

by Kevin Martin

CalCare flag in California in support of state-level single-payer bill

CalCare: Now Is the Time for Universal Healthcare in California

Lost in so much of the reporting and "analysis" are the very real people whose lives illustrate why CalCare is needed.

by Chuck Idelson