Chris Hedges: Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
The longer the proxy war in Ukraine continues, the closer we come to a direct confrontation with Russia. Once that happens, the Dr. Strangeloves running the show will reach for…
Patrick Lawrence: Europe’s Self Destruction
Despite the economically disastrous impact the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage will have on Europe, Western media still holds its tongue about it.
John Kiriakou: The Arms-Swapper
Antony Blinken has been foraging around for Russian weapons for Ukraine. He even asked Cyprus.
Patrick Lawrence: Sins of Silence
The media's treatment of the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage is reminiscent of a time in the 60s when disaster could have been avoided with responsible reporting.
Blinken Says Nord Stream Sabotage Is a ‘Tremendous Opportunity’
The secretary of state says it's an opportunity to remove Europe's dependency on Russian energy.
Putin Approves Annexation of Ukrainian Territories at Ceremony Friday
Russia's two houses of parliament need to ratify the annexations.
The Timing of the Pipeline Attack
The U.S. had already forced Germany to shut down Nord Stream 2 but there are signs that an end to the Ukraine war would have put it back online, writes…
EU Parliamentarian Calls to Sanction Vanessa Beeley and All Observers of Donbass Referendums
MEP Nathalie Louiseau of France is lobbying for individual sanctions on all observers of the Russian-organized referendums in the Donbass region. She has singled out journalist Vanessa Beeley not only…
We Urgently Need to Give Ukraine Peace Talks a Chance
The only realistic alternative to this endless slaughter is a return to peace talks to bring the fighting to an end.
With Western Imperialism Decline, Capitalism Is in Crisis—a New Phase Is Emerging
The energy crisis in Europe, proxy war in Ukraine, rebellion in the Global South, and expansion of the BRICS reflect the decline of Western imperialism and growing cracks in the…
No to NATO in Madrid
Ann Wright reports on anti-NATO protests and declarations on the sidelines of the military alliance’s recent summit in Madrid.
Europe Dumps Its Climate Commitments After Facing Shortage of Russian Gas
The quick shift by rich European countries to “dirty” energy sources such as coal instead of managing demands raises serious concerns about the fate of global climate action and the…
Jacques Baud on US, EU Sacrificing Ukraine to ‘Weaken Russia’ (Video)
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters a new phase, former Swiss intelligence officer, senior United Nations official, and NATO advisor Jacques Baud analyzes the conflict and argues that the US and…
G20 Summit Deemed ‘Abysmal and Total Failure’ on Vaccine Equity, Climate Action
By Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Leaders of the world’s richest nations wrapped up the Group of 20 Summit in Rome on Sunday after taking virtually no concrete action to…
Climate-Change Transition in the Age of the Billionaire
The potential pitfalls of a Green New Deal are many. Just look at the lessons from recent history.