The West is already at war with Russia. NATO boots may not be on the ground, but the US and its allies are helping Ukraine with arms and cash, and by upping the pressure on Moscow with tough sanctions. Vladimir Putin knows this, but he's fighting a 20th-century war...
This Black Woman Chemist Created a Leprosy Treatment, but a White Man Took Credit
Alice Augusta Ball was just 24 years old when she died in 1916. But she already was a superstar in chemistry, having developed the first successful treatment for those suffering from leprosy (Hansen’s disease). Born in Seattle, she earned undergraduate degrees in pharmaceutical chemistry and pharmacy from the University...
‘Putin Owns Biden’: Absurd GOP Attacks Require a Strong Democratic Response
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is many things: a crime against humanity, a disaster for the Ukrainian population, and a complex policy challenge for the United States and its allies. But to hear Republicans tell it, everything is simple, and all the United States needs to do is be tougher and...
Russia May Not Stop With Ukraine – NATO Looks to Its Weakest Link
The United States is moving more military equipment into Europe, including vehicles and weapons to Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and Poland that could be used immediately by newly arriving U.S. troops, rather than waiting weeks for tanks and trucks to be shipped from U.S. bases. This comes in response...
Anonymous: How Hackers Are Trying to Undermine Putin
The Anonymous hacktivist collective has been bombarding Russia with cyber-attacks since declaring "cyber war" on President Vladimir Putin in retaliation for the invasion of Ukraine. Several people operating under its banner recently spoke to the BBC about their motives, tactics and plans. One hack interrupted the normal programming on...
Florida Governor Refuses to Recognize Trans Swimmer’s Win
Florida governor Ron DeSantis has signed a proclamation recognizing runner-up Emma Weyant as the winner of a national college swimming title - in an event she lost to transgender athlete Lia Thomas. Last week in Atlanta, Thomas became the first known transgender athlete to win the title in the...
Russia’s Orthodox Church Paints the Conflict in Ukraine as a Holy War
In Russia, church and military go hand in hand. Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, implicitly supports Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. He spouts Kremlin propaganda, claiming that Russia is not the aggressor and that genocide is being perpetrated by Ukrainians against Russian speakers. Nor is...
Other States Are Slashing Taxes. How Would California’s $400 Gas Rebate Compare?
Tax cuts are trendy in 2022. Americans accustomed to hearing politicians' complaints about budget shortfalls are now learning their states are swimming in cash — and legislators want to share the wealth by slashing taxes on groceries, gas, income and more. California lawmakers are floating a $400 rebate that...
Why Jewish Refugees From Ukraine Are Choosing Germany Over Israel
With much of the Jewish world focusing on Ukrainian refugees fleeing for Israel in what could become the largest immigration wave in decades, a key aspect of the Ukrainian-Jewish refugee crisis has been largely ignored: the growing numbers of refugees who are automatically eligible for Israeli citizenship who choose to wait...
Americans Will Feel the Impact as Fed Raises Rates. Here’s What You Should Know
After years of very low interest rates, a change is coming. The Federal Reserve is raising rates. Borrowing will get costlier for everything from mortgages to car loans to credit cards. For many Americans, that will be a bitter pill. But there are some silver linings. For instance, rising...