Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump says tariffs going well, as China says US should stop threats and blackmail Budget proposal would phase out Head Start programs by 2026, as “war on poverty” program reaches 60th anniversary 40 state Attorneys General call … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Supreme Court hears case challenging LGBTQ-themed books in public schools San Franciscans hold Earth Day rally calling for clean-up of toxic Hunters Point shipyard site Detained Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil denied request to attend birth of his … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Supreme Court hears arguments challenging preventive care coverage under Obamacare, as Trump administration defends Affordable Care Act provision Former congressmember Barbara Lee becomes Oakland’s first black woman mayor, vows to stand against Trump administration State Assembly considers … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. SF marks anniversary of 1906 Earthquake, as some warn of human role in natural disasters Trump ready to “move on” from Ukraine peace negotiations, as Ukraine sanctions Russian and Chinese missile makers Trump administration shrinks definition of … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. UC Berkeley students rally as university expects Trump demands on DEI, hiring, deportations and more Activists plan “Day without an Immigrant” protests on May Day to protest Trump policies, following days of protests at ICE detention centers … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. AG Bondi sues Maine for not banning transgender athletes from women’s sports, says California and Minnesota are next Federal judge finds probable cause to hold Trump administration in criminal contempt of court for violating orders blocking deportation … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Marjorie Taylor Green defends Trump agenda at town hall meeting, calls opponents “brainwashed” Trump urges Congress to cut funding for PBS, NPR, as White House accuses them of “radical woke propaganda disguised as news” California college students … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump, Salvadoran president Bukele say they won’t release man wrongly deported to notorious Salvadoran prison San Jose begins construction on city’s first “safe sleeping site”, with 48 tents, water, electricity and parking Israeli airstrikes damaged last fully-functioning … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Democratic lawmakers urge SEC investigation of whether Trump engaged in market manipulation to benefit himself and allies Federal judge orders daily updates on return of man wrongly deported to El Salvador prison Healthcare advocates and CA congressmember … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. House advances Trump agenda with narrow passage of republican budget bill against democratic opposition Congressional Progressive Caucus says Musk must leave in 50 days, when his special employee status expires under law State senate committee approves bill … Continued