Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Feb. 14th layoffs of a thousand park rangers spark protests against “Valentine’s day massacre” House Republicans pass Trump-agenda budget bill with massive spending cuts, as Dems call it an attack on workers to benefit billionaires House committee … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Federal workers sue over Musk firing threat, as Trump posts SpongeBob SquarePants meme mocking federal employees Trump talks about getting Ukrainian minerals to pay for aid, while France’s Macron says truce may be weeks away with Europe … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.   Trump fires Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman over “DEI” Senate passes $304B budget plan after all night vote-a-rama Steve Bannon faces backlash after apparent Nazi salute at CPAC LAFD chief Kristen Crowley axed by Mayor Karen … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Climate groups file first environmental challenges to Trump administration rollback of limits on oil drilling in oceans State lawmakers gird for devastating impacts of Trump policies on California health, education Senate confirms Patel to head FBI, 2 … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. February 19th marks anniversary of Executive Order 9066 Japanese internment, Newsom proclamation urges standing up for civil rights regardless of immigration status Trump’s Labor Secretary nominee tells senators she’ll implement Trump agenda, allays republican qualms over past … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Leonard Peltier free after 5 decades in prison, vows to continue struggle for indigenous people US begins negotiations with Russia as Ukraine, Europe complain they’re left out Despite ceasefire, hospitals in Gaza still suffering from destruction or … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. People take part in the “No Kings Day” protest on Presidents Day in Washington, in support of federal workers and against recent actions by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, by the Capitol … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Zelensky says Ukraine wants security guarantees before peace negotiations, will only meet Putin after negotiating plan with Trump Vice-president Vance scolds Europeans over free speech and migration at Munich Security Conference Trump orders fund cut-off for schools … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump opens peace negotiations with Putin, as Defense Secretary Hegseth says Ukraine recovery of occupied territories is “unrealistic” Hamas says it will release next group of hostages this weekend as planned, allowing ceasefire to continue – at … Continued


The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – February 12, 2025

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as National Intelligence Director House oversight committee holds hearing on Department of Governmetn Efficiency Attorney Tori Noble weighs in on DOGE’s far-reaching measures Health care policy advocate Leslie Dach analyzes the new republican … Continued