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A demonstration against Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Condemning Russia's Invasion, Voices for Peace Say 'War Is Not the Answer'

Russia's military attack on Ukraine sparked anti-war demonstrations across the globe—including in downtown Moscow.

by Jake Johnson

Over 1,000 Russians Arrested for Protesting Putin's Ukraine Invasion

"This is an unprecedented atrocity, for which there is no and cannot be any justification," said nearly 200 officials from cities across Russia.

by Jessica Corbett

'Every Asset They Have in US Will Be Frozen': Biden Orders Massive Sanctions Against Russia

"This is going to impose severe cost on the Russian economy, both immediately and over time," said U.S. President Joe Biden.

by Kenny Stancil

• Ahead of SOTU, 1,000+ Groups Demand Biden 'Build Back Fossil Free'

• House Progressives Denounce Russian Aggression, Demand Diplomacy

• Russian CyberAttack Could Trigger Article 5 NATO Response, Says US Senator

• Russian Attack of Ukraine Underway: 'Extremely Dangerous Moment in World History'

• UN Chief Calls on Putin to Stop 'Unacceptable' Russian Aggression

• 'Outrageous': Sanders Rips Trump for Praising Putin's Invasion of Ukraine

• Reported Fighting Near Chernobyl Sparks Fears of Nuclear Disaster

From Putin in Ukraine to Bush in Iraq, Illegal Invasions Must Be Condemned

Do not accept war as the answer to any dispute.

by Ann Wright

Nothing Can Justify This Flagrant Violation by Russia

Now is the time to unite in condemnation of Russia's flagrant breach of international law, and in support of immediate sanctions.

by Anatol Lieven

Millionaires Don't Pay Their Fair Share Into Social Security. Rick Scott Wants to Keep It That Way

It is wrong that minimum wage workers contribute to Social Security all year long while Laura Ingraham and other plutocrats stop contributing in January each year.

by Nancy J. Altman