Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden urges booster shots as Omicron spreads and world nations scurry to respond. C.D.C. advisory panel recommends Pfizer or Moderna booster, not J&J vaccine citing blood clot side effects. Santa Clara County health officials announce … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden visits Kentucky, ravaged by tornadoes, pledges support. U.S. marks 800,000 COVID-19 deaths, urges vaccines and boosters to ward off Omicron. Senate passes bill to increase debt ceiling, just in time to avoid default, sends … Continued


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House votes to hold Mark Meadows in criminal contempt; Washington D.C. sues Proud Boys and Oathkeepers; California reimposes indoor mask mandates in public spaces

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. House votes to hold Mark Meadows in criminal contempt for defying January 6th subpoena. Washington D.C. sues Proud Boys and Oathkeepers for deadly January 6th insurrection. Death toll grows from spate of Midwest tornadoes, Kentucky to probe … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. New York City Council gives non-citizens access to the ballot in municipal elections. Judge denies Donald Trumps request to block January 6th Commission’s subpeona for his presidential records. President Joe Biden convenes world leaders at virtual Summit … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden says he warned Russia of “severe” economic consequences if it invades Ukraine. Canada to join U.S. in boycotting Winter Olympics in China. Senate votes to block President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for large employers. … Continued


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Early evidence shows Covid-19 omicron variant not as severe as delta variant; President Joe Biden threatens to sanction Russia if it invades Ukraine; Oakland City Council approves more police staffing

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Public health officials say early evidence shows Covid-19 omicron variant not as severe as delta variant. President Joe Biden threatens sanctions against Russia if Moscow invades Ukraine. U.K. whistleblower slams Britian’s exit from Afghanistan, says ‘abandoned’ allies. … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. New York City imposes nations toughest vaccine mandates for the workplace. Biden administration to boycott Winter Olympics in China, cites human rights abuses. Biden administration sues Texas redistricting plan, cites racial discrimination. Bay Area Congresswoman Jackie Speier … Continued