Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
- Russia attacks 18 hospitals and other medical facilities in Ukraine, least 10 dead, dozens injured.
- Ukraine President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calls for tougher sanctions on Russia and no fly zone over Ukraine.
- Congress agrees on $1.5 trillion government spending bill with boost to military spending and Ukraine military support.
- Senate passes U.S. Postal Reform Act to salvage nations mail delivery system, sending it to President Joe Biden.
- Florida lawmakers passes “Don’t Say Gay” bill, banning references to homosexuality in public schools, K-12.
- California lawmaker proposes $25,000 grants for school mental health counselors to boost low staffing levels in public schools.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom pledges rebate from high gas prices in state of the state address.
- San Francisco to end vaccination mandates to enter businesses, says Mayor London Breed in state of city address.
- Democrats call for extension of moratorium on student loan repayments and zero interest rate.
Photo is a screenshot of video of Ukraine hospital bombed out by Russian forces on March 9, 2022.