We speak with Pecolia Manigo and Kampala Taiz-Rancifer about the push to reopen in-person instruction. We also explore the impact of COVID-19 on communities of color. Guests: Pecolia Manigo with Bay Area PLAN Kampala Taiz-Rancifer with the Oakland Education Association photo: MChe Lee via Unsplash


0:08 – A civil rights class action lawsuit has been filed against San Jose for police violence against protesters in demonstrations after the killing of George Floyd Tifanei Ressl-Moyer is Thurgood Marshall civil rights fellow for the Lawyer’s Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area, and one of the attorneys representing plaintiffs … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden marks 1 year of the coronavirus pandemic with national address and signs $1.9 trillion relief bill. President’s nominees to lead Health and Human Services and Department of Interior advance. Community groups in California organize … Continued


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House sends $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill to President Biden; House passes pro-union, worker’s rights bill PRO Act; California Governor gives State of State address amidst right wing recall effort – March 10, 2021

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Senate confirms Merrick Garland to lead Justice Department and Marcia Fudge to lead Department of Housing and Urban Development. House gives final approval of $1.9 trillion pandemic relief American Rescue Plan. House passes pro-union, worker’s rights bill; … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. House Democrats say they will send the $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill to President Joe Biden. Republicans say they will oppose President Biden’s nominee for 3rd ranking position at Department of Justice. More than 1,800 arrested during … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Senate Republican delays vote on $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill, American Rescue Plan. House approves sweeping voting rights bill to expand voting access and protections. Deb Haaland, Department of Interior Secretary nominee advances to full senate. House … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden directs vaccination of teachers, says all adults can be vaccinated by May. FBI Director Christopher Wray says January 6th capitol siege “domestic terrorism” by white supremacists. Progressive Democrats propose millionaire tax. San Francisco Mayor … Continued