Sung to the tune of West Side Story's Maria) Na solidarnist? z ukrayins?kym narodom By Laurie Baron Crimea! It was mere practice, Crimea. For the invasion pain I’ll inflict upon Ukraine. You’ll see in Ukraine. The Ukraine, It claims it’s a nation, the Ukraine. It was Russian under the Czars And under the commissars. We’re back in Ukraine. I’ve prevented … [Read more...] about Satire: Ukraine
Biden picks Ketanji Brown Jackson as historic U.S. Supreme Court nominee
Published by ReutersBy Jarrett Renshaw, Jeff Mason and Lawrence Hurley WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden has selected federal appellate judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to become the first Black woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, the White House said on Friday, setting the stage for a confirmation battle in the closely divided Senate. Biden picked Jackson, 51, for a … [Read more...] about Biden picks Ketanji Brown Jackson as historic U.S. Supreme Court nominee
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Fighting in Kyiv as Putin calls for Ukraine coup
Published by AFPKyiv (AFP) - Ukrainian forces fought off Russian troops in the capital Kyiv on Friday on the second day of a conflict that has claimed dozens of lives, as Russian President Vladimir Putin called on the Ukrainian army to remove the country's leadership. Small arms fire and explosions were heard in the city's northern district of Obolonsky as what appeared to be … [Read more...] about Fighting in Kyiv as Putin calls for Ukraine coup
Biden hits Russia with new sanctions for ‘premeditated’ Ukraine attack
Published by ReutersBy Steve Holland, Jeff Mason and Nandita Bose WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden hit Russia with a wave of sanctions on Thursday after Moscow invaded Ukraine, measures that impede Russia's ability to do business in major currencies along with sanctions against banks and state-owned enterprises. Biden described Russian President Vladimir Putin as an … [Read more...] about Biden hits Russia with new sanctions for ‘premeditated’ Ukraine attack
America’s cost of ‘defending freedom’ in Ukraine: Higher food and gas prices and an increased risk of recession
A woman in Ukraine appears to pray as she waits for a train out of Kyiv. AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti William Hauk, University of South Carolina Americans may be tempted to view the war in Ukraine as an unfortunate, but far away, crisis. As an economist, I know the world is too connected for the U.S. to go unaffected. On Feb. 22, 2022, President Joe … [Read more...] about America’s cost of ‘defending freedom’ in Ukraine: Higher food and gas prices and an increased risk of recession
Trump and Putin (Mike Peters Guest Cartoon)
Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his outstanding work as both a political and comic strip cartoonist. His favorite expression “WHAT A HOOT” certainly sums up his outlook on his life and work which are inexorably entwined. Mike’s warm, easygoing and zany demeanor is evidence that his personality matches his creative talents. As … [Read more...] about Trump and Putin (Mike Peters Guest Cartoon)
Former President George W. Bush’s Statement on Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Former President George has issued this statement about Russia's invasion of Urkraine: Russia’s attack on Ukraine constitutes the gravest security crisis on the European continent since World War II. I join the international community in condemning Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine. The American government and people must stand in solidarity … [Read more...] about Former President George W. Bush’s Statement on Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Russia invades Ukraine – 5 essential reads from experts
Damaged radar arrays and other equipment is seen at a Ukrainian military facility outside Mariupol, Ukraine, Feb. 24, 2022. AP Photo/Sergei Grits Naomi Schalit, The Conversation This is a frightening moment. Russia has invaded Ukraine, and certainly those most frightened right now are the people of Ukraine. But violent aggression – a war mounted by a … [Read more...] about Russia invades Ukraine – 5 essential reads from experts
Former comic actor Zelenskiy is unlikely war leader for Ukraine
Published by ReutersBy Matthias Williams KYIV (Reuters) - Volodymyr Zelenskiy swept to power three years ago promising to end a war with Moscow-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine. He now faces a Russian invasion that could result in the overthrow of his government and the end of Ukrainian democracy. As Russia rained missiles down on Ukrainian cities including Kyiv on … [Read more...] about Former comic actor Zelenskiy is unlikely war leader for Ukraine
Analysis-Putin’s Ukraine assault confounds Biden strategy, puts leadership to the test
Published by ReutersBy Matt Spetalnick, Simon Lewis and Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) - He threatened to impose the harshest sanctions ever on Russia. He worked to galvanize U.S. allies into a united front. He supplied Ukraine with more weapons than any American president before him. And he beefed up U.S. forces on NATO's eastern flank as reassurance of his commitment. … [Read more...] about Analysis-Putin’s Ukraine assault confounds Biden strategy, puts leadership to the test
PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN’S FULL STATEMENT ON RUSSIA’S ATTACK ON UKRAINE
President Joe Biden has issued this statement on Russia's attack on Ukraine: The prayers of the entire world are with the people of Ukraine tonight as they suffer an unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces. President Putin has chosen a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering. Russia alone is responsible for … [Read more...] about PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN’S FULL STATEMENT ON RUSSIA’S ATTACK ON UKRAINE
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PUTIN LAUNCHES WAR ON UKRAINE: (PLUS REACTIONS)
Russian President Vladimir Putin has pulled the trigger: he announced in a speech that he has ordered a "special military operation" in Ukraine. Explosions were heard in several cities. Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the Kremlin had decided to carry out a “special military operation” in Ukraine. “The situation requires us to take decisive, swift … [Read more...] about PUTIN LAUNCHES WAR ON UKRAINE: (PLUS REACTIONS)
US lawmakers often unite when war looms. Not this time
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - There is a longstanding custom in US politics that, whatever squabbles are dominating the domestic agenda, Democrats and Republicans rally around the flag when crisis looms overseas. But the threat of war in Ukraine is severely testing Congress's traditional role as a foreign policy partner to the White House as lawmakers, hobbled by bitter … [Read more...] about US lawmakers often unite when war looms. Not this time
Trump’s ‘Love Tweets’ to Putin: Gone but not Forgotten.
In a recent piece at the New Republic, Pam Segall reminds us how, in January 2021, Twitter permanently suspended Trump from “his favorite social platform” (Twitter), where he regularly spewed lies and, worse, because of “the risk of further incitement of violence” in the wake of the January 6 insurrection. ”Twitter not only revoked Trump’s ability to share 280-character … [Read more...] about Trump’s ‘Love Tweets’ to Putin: Gone but not Forgotten.
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Ukraine declares state of emergency, summons citizens home from Russia
Published by ReutersBy Pavel Polityuk and Polina Nikolskaya KYIV/DONETSK (Reuters) -Ukraine declared a state of emergency on Wednesday and told its citizens in Russia to come home, while Moscow began evacuating its Kyiv embassy in the latest ominous signs for Ukrainians who fear an all-out Russian military onslaught. Shelling intensified at the line of contact in eastern … [Read more...] about Ukraine declares state of emergency, summons citizens home from Russia
TRUMP CALLS PUTIN A “GENIUS…SAVY…PEACEKEEPER”
No, it wasn't a surprise. But it still did come as something as a shock when a former President of the United States (again) blasted the man who defeated him in the last election before praising his country's number one head of state enemy as a "genius...savy...peacekeeper." When the world is on the brink of war. But Donald Trump did that just which means it's likely to be … [Read more...] about TRUMP CALLS PUTIN A “GENIUS…SAVY…PEACEKEEPER”
Biden announces first tranche of Russia sanctions, targets banks and debt
Published by ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced the first wave of sanctions against Russia for what he said was the beginning of an invasion of Ukraine, and vowed steeper punishments ahead if Russia continues its aggression. The sanctions, among others things, target Russian banks and sovereign debt. (Reporting By Jarrett Renshaw; … [Read more...] about Biden announces first tranche of Russia sanctions, targets banks and debt