The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

President Joe Biden eases requirements for veterans to prove toxic exposure in line of duty on Veterans Day; Hundreds rally in San Francisco at solidarity protests for climate justice as U.N. Secretary says climate goals “on life support” at COP26

 

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.

  • President Joe Biden honors Veterans Day, eases requirements for veterans to prove toxic exposure in line of duty.
  • United Nations General Secretary Antonio Guterez says climate goals on “life support” at COP26 climate talks.
  • Hundreds rally in San Francisco at solidarity protests for climate justice.
  • California and Santa Clara County health officials urge all Californian’s to get COVID-19 booster shots to ward off Holiday surge.
  • Union organizers and local officials rally in support of Hello Fresh meal kit warehouse workers push to unionize in Richmond, Ca.
  • Defense in Kyle Rittenhouse’s trial rests it’s case, critics slam presiding judge as biased towards Rittenhouse.
  • Defense attorney of one man charged in Ahmaud Arbery’s murder urges a ban on black pastors in the court room.

Photo of climate justice activists at COP26 solidarity protest in San Francisco, by Stuart Blackwell.