Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. U.S. evacuations are ramping up as Afghanistan celebrates Independence Day under Taliban rule. United Nations warns of deteriorating humanitarian situation in Afghanistan. Calls mount for Biden administration to expedited evacuation of Afghani’s threatened by Taliban. San Jose … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Reports accuse the Taliban of harassing and beating Afghani’s attempting to flee the country. President Joe Biden pledges to keep military in Afghanistan until every American is evacuated. U.S. health officials recommend COVID-19 booster shot to ward … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. U.S. ramps up evacuation efforts in Afghanistan, expects to evacuate up to 9,000 people daily. Taliban offers amnesty to Afghans who worked with U.S. forces and vows to uphold women’s rights. More than 1,300 dead after earthquake … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden sends 3,000 troops to evacuate U.S. embassy staff in Afghanistan, amidst Taliban rise. Census Bureau figures shows growing multiracial population and smaller white population for 1st time ever. Texas Republicans advance bill to limit … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Governor Gavin Newsom makes California 1st state to require teachers and school staff be vaccinated. Senate passes $3.5 trillion human infrastructure framework, along party lines. California could receive tens of billions of dollars in funding from $1.2 … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Senate passes bipartisan $1.2 trillion infrastructure package. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo resigns, after sexual harassment probe. More than 900 homes and buildings destroyed in Dixie fire, California’s largest wildfire. Dallas and Austin schools defy Governor Greg … Continued