Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Governor Gavin Newsom signs 5 police reform bills including one to strip badges from bad cops. Congress passes bill funding the government as the Treasury Secretary urges eliminating debt ceiling. Democratic Party at odds over $3.5 trillion … Continued


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House Democrats lift nation’s debt ceiling, amidst Republican obstruction and rhetoric; Workers rights advocates urge Governor Gavin Newsom extend supplemental COVID-19 paid sick leave until pandemic is over; City of San Jose apologizes for “racist” and “xenophobic” role in 1887 arson of Chinatown

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. California Governor ‘considering’ vaccine mandate for California school children. City of San Jose apologizes for “racist” and “xenophobic” role in 1887 arson of city’s Chinatown. Los Angeles City Council considers COVID-19 vaccine mandate to enter restaurants and … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Republicans continue to block an increase in the nation’s borrowing power. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns failure to raise debt ceiling will result in recession. Governor Gavin Newsom signs package of housing bills to invest $24 billion … Continued


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The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – September 27, 2021

House Democrats Begin Debate on ‘Build Back Better’ bill. German Social Democrats Win Parliamentary Elections, Coalition Talks to Follow. New York Jury Convicts Singer R. Kelly of Racketeering Sex Trafficking. US Murder Rate Climbs 30 percent in 2020, Report Shows. Santa Clara County Supervisors to Consider Affordable Housing Land Purchase.


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. California Governor Gavin Newsom announces $15 billion climate package, environmentalists say fails to address root causes of climate crisis. Democrats say they’ve agreed on social and climate budget reconciliation spending framework, as Republican leaders urge no votes. … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Calls mount for Biden administration to end Trump era immigration policy after viral video of border patrol agent whipping Haitian immigrant. Democrats on deadline to increase debt ceiling or face government shutdown; Republicans refuse to increase debt. … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Widespread outrage over video of border agent whipping Haitian immigrant attempting to cross Rio Grande into U.S. Thousands rally in Washington D.C. for March for immigration, care and climate. President Joe Biden speaks at United Nations General … Continued