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Patel confirmed to head FBI despite fears of political purge; Gaza residents face housing shortage and accumulated war rubble – February 20, 2025

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Climate groups file first environmental challenges to Trump administration rollback of limits on oil drilling in oceans State lawmakers gird for devastating impacts of Trump policies on California health, education Senate confirms Patel to head FBI, 2 … Continued

Hard Knock Radio

The Hidden Side of Target: Surveillance, Policing, and a Call for Scrutiny

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On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with Minneapolis-based educator and freelance journalist Marjaan MJ Sirdar. The conversation delved into the deeper history of Target’s involvement in law enforcement, racialized surveillance, and its strategic influence over public policy. As Target rescinds its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, Sirdar’s research reveals that … Continued

Voices of the Middle East and North Africa

Special Winter Fund Drive Programming: Rob Larson on Today’s Billionaires

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Today’s episode of Voices of the Middle East and North Africa is preempted by special programming for KPFA’s 2025 Winter Fund Drive: Sasha Lilley and economist Rob Larson discuss the power and wealth of the capitalist class, how they rule, and how to fight against them. Larson’s latest book is To support KPFA’s mission, please … Continued

Law & Disorder

Trump’s Second First Month as President & the Trans Lifeline – Fund Drive Special

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On today’s show, we begin by exploring the human impact of transphobia on our transgender family and community members, in conversation with kai alviar horton, the Executive Director of Trans Lifeline, a peer support and crisis hotline offering phone support to transgender people. It is the first transgender crisis hotline to exist in the United … Continued