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Senate holds $15 minimum wage hearing; House passes Equality Act

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden marks 50 millionth COVID-19 vaccine, defends $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan. Senator Bernie Sanders holds $15 minimum wage hearing: “Should Taxpayers Subsidize Poverty Wages at Large Profitable Corporations?” U.S. strikes Syria, targets Iran-backed militia. … Continued


Today on the Show: A powerful new short Documentary “One Eleven Taylor” that show’s extreme neglect and an attempted cover-up of a covid outbreak at the GEO GROUP’s-half-way house in the San Francisco’s poverty-wracked Tenderloin District. We’ll speak with the San Francisco’s Public Defender about the situation and about new mini-doc, that strongly supports resident … Continued


0:08 – Impeachment Watch: Trump acquitted for a second time, 57-43 Geoffrey Kabaservice (@RuleandRuin) is a historian and Director of Political Studies at the Niskanen Center and the author of a number of books, including Rule and Ruin: The Downfall of Moderation and the Destruction of the Republican Party, from Eisenhower to the Tea Party. … Continued


February 14 2021

GALLERY ROUTE ONE

AVAILABLE NOW THROUGH FEBRUARY 2021

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Gallery Route One continues its vibrant program of exhibitions and events. The gallery is open Thursdays through Sundays, from 11am to 5pm. Covid related protocols are in place. The gallery is located at 11101 Highway One, Point Reyes Station. For more information visit galleryrouteone.org or call 415.663.1347.


February 14 2021

THE CATASTROPHIST

AVAILABLE NOW THROUGH FEBRUARY 2021

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The Marin Theatre Company presents an online performance of “The Catastrophist,” Virologist Dr. Nathan Wolfe, known for his work in tracking viral pandemic outbreakes, proposed pandemic insurance years ago. Now – in a post covid world - this play tells his story. The presentation happens online throughout February. For access details, go to: marintheatre.org or...


Today on A Rude Awakening, environmental justice and disaster preparation go hand in hand. Attorney and council member for the National Justice Advisory Council, Ayako Nagano, discusses a series of upcoming town hall meetings to discuss yet another season of environmental disasters in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. We then speak with Benjamin Preston, … Continued