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When on earth will the DSA and ‘the Squad’ come up with a principled position? <strong>Daniel Lazare</strong> reports on the dismal failings of the US ‘pwogs’

Midterm elections are a series of federal, state and local elections characterized by pundits as an "exam” on the president’s performance halfway through his term. What do they mean for the country and when are they taking place?

The decision by the entire slate of Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) members of congress to rescind a letter to Joe Biden calling for peace talks with Russia to end the war in Ukraine under pressure from the military-intelligence apparatus is a decision that increases the likelihood of direct conflict between the US and Russia and raises the risk of nuclear war.

Putin’s Russia is the greatest threat to world peace and security.

I heard my first subway announcement on Thursday about how “there are police officers on the last car if you need their assistance.” And a few stops later, that “police officers are on the platform.”

Victory would send a clear message to the Palestinians that they cannot achieve their war aim of destroying Israel.

While other members of the Progressive Caucus seek to distance themselves from the now-withdrawn letter sent to President Biden urging diplomacy in Ukraine, Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) stands by his decision to sign onto the letter, promoting a middle ground message of “common sense” diplomacy paired with continued aid to Ukraine.

That neither the Democrats nor the Republicans are offering anything to alleviate the problems working people face is illustrated by their campaign fear-mongering – the former over “fascism” and the latter over “socialists” and “radicals.” No matter which party dominates the midterm elections, do not expect either will herald in fascism or socialism. Actual socialists

Ukraine has been wracked by shocking destruction and deadly violence since Russia invaded the country in February. Estimates of the death toll range from - Medea Benjamin for Antiwar.com Original

Candidates aren't addressing, and voters aren't asking, tough questions about Ukraine. Or about China's threats to Taiwan.