Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
- President Joe Biden calls Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a “genocide.”
- Ukraine claims Russia used chemical weapons in Mariupol.
- President Joe Biden loosens ethanol regulations to curb gas prices at the pump.
- Gunman in Brooklyn shoots at least 10 people, 5 in critical condition, spurs calls for gun control.
- January 6th committee to hold hearings on deadly capitol attack by June.
- Oklahoma Governor signs abortion ban and 10 year prison sentence to abortion providers into law.
- Congressional hearing considers legislation to reduce drug prices, including insulin.
Image from Ukraine’s Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktoval, April 12, 2022.