The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – January 24, 2022

US puts 8,500 troops on alert for possibility of Russian invasion of Ukraine. Supreme Court to hear arguments against racial considerations in college admissions. San Jose poised to pass first-of-its-kind gun ownership liability insurance and fees. California lawmaker introduces bill to require school attendance Coronavirus vaccine requirement.  


The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

Voting rights showdown on Senate floor as vote looms on two bills; Secretary of State reiterates U.S. support for Ukraine in face of Russian aggression; California Attorney General announces investigation into Santa Clara County Sheriff

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Voting rights showdown on Senate floor as vote looms on two bills to protect the right. President Joe Biden marks 1st year in office highlighting challenges and successes in COVID-19 pandemic and inflation. New York Attorney General … Continued


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Senate Democrats to forge ahead with voting rights bills, despite Republican obstruction; White House warns Russia could attack Ukraine at any moment; Nurses at U.C. hospitals oppose new policy they return to work sick with COVID-19

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Senate Democrats pledge to forge ahead with voting rights bills, despite Republican obstruction. House panel investigating January 6th insurrection subpoena Donald Trump’s election lawyers. White House warns Russia could attack Ukraine at any moment, as Russia stages … Continued


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Voting rights legislation on shaky ground amidst filibuster debate; Navient settles predatory student loan suit for $1.85 billion; Nurses hold nationwide day of action to oppose relaxing of COVID-19 safety measures, amidst surge

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden unsure whether Democrats can pass voting rights legislation, amidst filibuster debate. +100 mayors sign letter urging legislation to protect voting rights. 12 members of far right group Oath Keepers charged with sedition for January … Continued


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COVID-19 infections shatter world records; Bill to reform Ellis Act evictions advances; Bill to create universal health care in California advances

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. W.H.O. reports global COVID-19 deaths at all time record, urges vaccinating poorer countries. New report finds fast spreading Omicron variant not as lethal as Delta variant. San Francisco COVID-19 infections spike, schools agree to provide students with … Continued


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President Joe Biden urges Senate to pass voting rights legislation, stalled by Republicans; On 20th anniversary of Guantanamo Bay-human rights advocates and 9-11 victims families call for its closure

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden urges Senate to pass voting rights legislation, stalled by Republicans. January 6th panel subpoena’s Donald Trump’s speech writer and strategists. W.H.O. warns Europe will peak with Omicron infections as it hits CDC Director warns … Continued