Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
- New York City imposes nations toughest vaccine mandates for the workplace.
- Biden administration to boycott Winter Olympics in China, cites human rights abuses.
- Biden administration sues Texas redistricting plan, cites racial discrimination.
- Bay Area Congresswoman Jackie Speier endorses former staff, Assemblyman Kevin Mullin to replace her.
- California lawmakers consider reforms to state’s recall process after failed recall attempt of Governor Gavin Newsom.
- President Joe Biden pledges to lower prescription drug prices to rally support for Build Back Better plan.
- Healthcare and senior advocates urge reforms to Medicare, warn of privatization and unfair increased costs.
- Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi given 4 year prison term that was cut in half, faces more charges that could lead to life in prison.
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