Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant pushed back against international calls to wrap up the country’s military offensive in the Gaza Strip, stating that the current phase of the operation against the Hamas militant group will “take time.” … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Michigan teen sentenced to life for 2021 high school mass shooting. Biden touts $8 billion in federal funding for passenger rail, including funds for California high speed rail. Labor Department reports 199,000 new jobs in November and … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. UN Secretary General urges Security Council to call for permanent ceasefire in Gaza. Texas judge allows woman with fetus with terminal diagnosis to have abortion. Former President Trump appeals ruling denying him immunity from criminal prosecution. House … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Israel expands ground offensive in Gaza to Khan Younis and elsewhere. COP28 climate summit continues with delegates searching for concrete decisions. Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville no longer blocking military promotions. San Francisco Supervisors debate resolution calling for … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Israel expands ground offensive as fighting in Gaza restarts. Biden Administration officials urge greater protection of civilians in Israeli Gaza campaign. Long-time American diplomat charged with spying for Cuba. UC Berkeley activists rally for Gaza healthcare workers. … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.   Secretary of State Blinken concludes Middle East diplomatic trip with stop at COP28 Summit in Dubai. Federal appeals court rules Donald Trump can be sued over his role in January 6 riot. House votes Congressman George … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Hamas releases eight more hostages, Israel releases dozens more prisoners as shaky truce enters seventh day. New York Appeals Court judge reinstates gag order on Donald Trump in fraud trial. Republican Congressman George Santos defends his record … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. photo courtesy: flickr Israeli military says Hamas release several more hostages as Israel releases dozens more Palestinian prisoners. Senate leader Chuck Schumer warns of rising antisemitism since start of Israel Hamas war. U.S. life expectancy tick up, … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. wikimedia commons Hamas releases 12 more hostages and Israel releases 30 Palestinian prisoners on fifth day of truce. Koch Brothers PAC throws its support behind Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley. Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter memorialized today … Continued