The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

Conservative Supreme Court justices seem unlikely to uphold student loan forgiveness plan; Heated political rhetoric against China on Capitol Hill; San Francisco sanctuary ordinance supporters rally to its defense: The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – February 28, 2023

  Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental, and economic justice. Supreme Court’s conservative majority seems hostile to President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program China comes under bi-partisan political attack on Capitol Hill March marks 50 year anniversary of Wounded Knee occupation at the Pine Ridge Indian … Continued


Law & Disorder

Lateefah Simon announces run for Barbara Lee’s seat; Plus: Black Panther Party Graphic Novel Fundraising Special

On today’s show, we’re joined by Lateefah Simon, who announced her election campaign for the 12th Congressional District seat that is being vacated by Barbara Lee. Lateefah Simon is a 25-year veteran organizer and nationally recognized advocate for civil rights and social justice. In 2016 – driven into politics by the tragic murder of Oscar Grant … Continued