Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
- Israel launches largest military attack in 20 years, on Jenin Refugee Camp in Palestine.
- Heat wave bakes south east and California.
- Mass shooting in Baltimore, renews calls for gun control.
- Gun control legislation to beef up conceal carry laws advances in California legislature.
- Hotel workers in Southern California go on strike, for higher wages, health care and better working conditions.
- Legislation aimed at preventing homelessness includes rent control and just cause evictions.
- Legislation to advance universal health care in California advances; critics say doesn’t go far enough.
- Global day of action for WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange’s 52 birthday, including a rally in San Francisco.
Image of a protest for Julian Assange outside Belmarsh prison, 2022 by Alisdare Hickson.