The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – November 18, 2024

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Israel launches new wave of airstrikes on Beirut, killing Hezbollah senior spokesperson, as Lebanese resistance group hits Tel Aviv. United Nations holds conference to establish Middle East zone free of nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction. … Continued


Today, three to five giant corporations control up to 80% of almost every industry and marketplace. These monopolies depress wages, exploit workers, and decimate small businesses. Stacy Mitchell from the Institute for Local Self Reliance has been a leader in a growing anti-monopoly movement with a broad political base. Can this emerging movement – along with bold federal antitrust action – create a force that can challenge corporate power for the first time in decades?