Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
- Ukraine President Volodymr Zelenskyy says Russia is holding civilians in Mariupul hostage.
- U.S. says Russia is guilty of war crimes in Ukraine.
- Russia says it’s nuclear arsenal should deter the West from intervening in the Ukraine war.
- United Nations considers 3 resolutions addressing Ukraine’s humanitarian crisis, Russia’s resolution shot down at Security Council.
- California bill to divest from certain Russian investments clears first senate committee.
- Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown-Jackson fields Republican attacks for third day.
- New COVID-19 Omicron subvariant spreading rapidly, warns COVID-19 task force, urges 4th booster shot and increased funding.
- Los Angeles Mayoral candidates square off at 2nd televised debate.
- Chevron oil refinery workers in Richmond enter day 3 of strike.
Photo of Cherniv, Ukraine by former Deputy Prosecutor General of Ukraine @MamedovGyunduz March 23, 2022.