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Russia blames Ukraine for assassination of pro Russian oligarch; 3 Arkansas officers suspended after video of detained suspect’s brutal beating; Recount of abortion protection measure in Kansas finds narrow passage in red state – August 22, 2022

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Lawyers for Donald Trump ask judge to prevent FBI review of documents seized at Mar-a-Lago estate. FDA approves Novavax vaccine for COVID-19 for adults and teenagers. Russia blames Ukraine for assassination of Russian oligarch’s daughter, both support … Continued


About Health

8/22/22 All About Monkeypox

I’m sure you’ve heard of it by now: Monkeypox. It’s not a new disease, but it’s one that’s now spreading in the United States. Here in the Bay Area, people have been lining up to receive vaccines, asking their doctors questions, and fearing yet another pandemic. But, just how much should we be worried about … Continued


Who gets put into solitary confinement, and why? What roles do race, racism, and mental health diagnoses play? Terry Kupers describes what spending time in solitary does to the human psyche; he also cites recent changes in attitudes toward, and laws regulating, solitary confinement. (Encore presentation.) Bruce Arrigo and Brian Sellers, eds., The Pre-Crime Society: Crime, Culture, … Continued